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There was a villa at No. 28 on Circus Street.
It belonged to Lilian Morales’s family. It had been almost uninhabited since Lilian went to college in Oakhaven and her father became the mayor there.
The number of days when Lilian and her parents lived in the villa each year could be counted on one hand.
Despite being empty, the villa was often cleaned by her relatives in town.
Therefore, she didn’t have to clean it up every time she returned from Oakhaven.
A Mercedes drove into the courtyard of the villa.
Gilmore Reed and Lilian Morales alighted.
Gilmore was marveled at the various beautiful flowers of different colors and lush trees, whose branches climbed up the walls around the yard.
The bright moon shone quietly on the flowers on the wall, creating a tranquil and picturesque scenery.
Under the moonlight, Lilian and Gilmore stood side by side in the yard, lost in an air of sweetness and happiness like a romantic violin piece.
Gilmore let his gaze fall upon Lilian’s stunning face. She was like a fairy with a pair of eyes as enchanting as stars in the night sky.
“Why didn’t you go in when you arrived at my place a few days ago? Gilmore asked, staring at her.
Lilian lowered her head slightly and said under her breath, “Didn’t you tell me you’ve got a girlfriend…”
Gilmore got the implication of her words.
He looked at her and said with an air of mocking tease, “They why did you go there since you know I have a girlfriend?”
“I didn’t go there for you. I was there to enjoy the plum blossoms” She blushed scarlet and hurried to make up an excuse for
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“I didn’t know plum blossoms bloom in August. I’ve never heard of it.” He stared at her with a mischievous smirk.
Her excuse was exposed, so she stomped her feet and said in a pretending annoyed tone, “I don’t wanna talk with you. You’re annoying”
Then she stepped towards the gate while digging the key out of her handbag
She opened the door with a click and walked in.
When she was about to shut Gilmore out, he said, “I’ve already broken up with Tiffany.”
She removed her fair hand from the knob and spun around to walk into the house.
A victorious smile appeared on Gilmore’s face. It worked out.
If he hadn’t clarified his relationship with Tiffany, he wouldn’t have been allowed to enter Lilian’s villa
He followed her in and closed the door behind him.
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Lilian placed her handbag op the sofa in the living room, then walked to the table and poured two cups of cold water.
She walked up to Gilmore with the water and handed one cup to him. “Take a seat.”
Gilmore held the cup and sat on the sofa with her.
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“Why did you break up with her? Didn’t you tell me you loved her very much?” Lilian asked in a seemingly unconcern tone while taking a sip…..
In fact, she just wanted to make sure Gilmore had broken up with Tiffany.
If he hadn’t, she would not date him.
On the other hand, Gilmore knew well that she was probing into his feeling about her.
The only reason I dated her is that I think you’re out of my league.” He poured his true feeling on her.
A trace of surprise appeared on her face.
She had known Gilmore had a crush on her in high school, but he kept his love hidden deep down instead of confessing it
to her.
He did it because he felt a sense of inferiority due to his ordinary family.
She had often expressed her concern for him, hoping that he could take it easy.
Later on, they went to university. She got in touch with him, trying to push their relationship into a closer phase.
But unexpectedly, Gilmore became Tiffany’s boyfriend.
So, she thought he must have transferred his affections from her to Tiffany.
She could only hide her affections.
Only until now did she realize that he dated Tiffany only because he felt that he was not worthy of her.
mayor of Oakhaven, “I mean, you’re the most beautiful girl in Film Academy and a rising star in art. And your father is the a while I’m just a poor boy. We live in totally different worlds. A trace of resigned affection flashed across his eyes. “You have a promising future, and I don’t want to hold you back, so I had no choice but to let you go!
Her heart was full of an indescribable surprise,
It turned out that he had always been in love with her.
It turned out that he let her go just for fear of impeding her bright future.
She stretched out her fair hand to hold his, eyes brimming with tears. “Please don’t let me go from now on. Otherwise, I won’t be truly happy even if I became the most famous star in the world.”
Gilmore nodded at her. “I won’t be silly anymore. I promise I will protect you and make you happy forever.”
She leaned her head on his shoulder gently, a blissful smile on her face. “You must remember what you said today. You’ll suffer if you go back on your word.”
Gilmore spun his head and kissed her plump and fair forehead. Sure, I’ll keep my promise.”
It was the first time Lilian kissed her. Her pretty face blushed crimson like a ripe apple.
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Despite being shy, she was delighted that they walked through a mist of misunderstanding and eventually knew each other’s
affections.
Right at this moment, the noise of cars came from outside.
Gilmore’s eyelids suddenly twitched, and his pupils contracted. He saw Ian Thompson talking with Dave Thompson in the car at Milky Way Hotel through his God’s Eye.
A vicious light flashed through his eyes. “It’s them,” he thought.
“Lilian, it’s getting late. How about you take a shower upstairs and go to bed early?” he said.
Lilian nodded, “Okay, I’ll clean up the guest room for you sleeping here tonight.”
“Well, since we’re together and we were not born yesterday, can sleep with you?” Gilmore said what he wanted brazenly.
However, Lilian glared at him and refused without hesitation, “Clear the idea out of your mind. I won’t sleep with you unless you marry me.”
“What? Really? But that will be a long time. Can you…” He looked frustrated.
“No. You’re allowed to take your words back if you can’t do it,” Lilian said in a righteous tone.
Then she reached for her bag and went upstairs, showing little interest in his response.
Gilmore smirked, looking at her charming figure from behind. I can’t wait so long. I must sleep with you tonight,” he thought.
Right then, he heard a car stopping outside. Someone got out of the car, closed the door, and walked towards the villa. A hostile light flashed in his eyes. He exuded an intimidating air all over.
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The villa’s door, unlocked, burst open.
A gust of wind blew in.
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masked men in black leather jackets strode in with sharp and shining daggers in their hands.
The door shut behind them.
Gilmore, who was sitting on the sofa, was instantly besieged.
They were Dave Thompson and four of his men.
Their mouths and noses were covered with black masks for fear of exposing their identity.
To their surprise, Gilmore was strangely composed despite being surrounded.
Generally speaking, if it happened to somebody else, he would feel panicky and shriek in fright.
But Gilmore was unexpectedly imperturbable.
He drank the water calmly without a trace of panic.
Dave was astonished, admiring his calmness inwardly.
He couldn’t believe Gilmore was so collected at this juncture,
But he would make Gilmore beg for mercy later anyway.
He figured that Gilmore was nothing more than a coward, pretending to be unflappable. He had met such men before after all.
“Are you Gilmore Reed?” Dave asked.
Only then did Gilmore put down the cup and look up at him. “You are Dave Thompson, aren’t you?
A hint of shock flashed across Dave’s eyes.
His men were dumbfounded. They thought, “Holy shit! How did he know our boss’ name without seeing his face!”
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But Dave would by no means admit his identity even if Gilmore had recognized him.
“Dave Thompson? Who is Dave Thompson? Tell me if you’re Gilmore Reed,” he growled.
Gilmore nodded. “Yes, it’s me.”
He looked Dave in the eye without flinching. “Tan Thompson let you come here, didn’t he?
His words rendered Dave and his men slack-jawed. They thought, “How did he know?”
“Fine. You seem confused. Let me tell you anything then. Gilmore sighed.
Dave was more confused. He thought, “What is he trying to say?
Did Ian Thompson tell you that I took his woman away?
Dave remained silent, which proved that what Gilmore said was right.
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But it didn’t matter. What mattered was how Gilmore knew it.
Dave had a feeling that he was nanipulated.
Something icy crawled its way up his back.
“Did he say I won two million dollars in a lottery and tell you to take away my money?” Gilmore continued.
Dave rocked on his feet and almost fell to the ground,
He was frightened into a cold sweat on his forehead.
This was unbelievable!
He couldn’t believe that Gilmore had known everything.
He looked at Gilmore with an astonished expression. “How did you know these?”
Gilmore smirked. “Ian Thompson told me.”
“What?” Dave and his men were dumbstruck.
“Why did he tell you?” Dave asked with confusion..
“Because he worries that you’ll fight over his father’s money,” said Gilmore.
“No way! Uncle Stuart is hale and hearty. It’s too early to worry about his distribution of property,” Dave Said.
Gilmore sneered. “Do you really think so? Are you really so naive as to think that Stuart ran around and pulled strings to get a lawyer for you purely out of familial ties?”
“Or what?”
“Absolutely not! He tried so hard to get you out of prison just because he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.”
“Nonsense! He’s in good health.”
“You might not believe me, but you can sneak into his bedroom to find out the evidence. His diagnosis report is in an envelope under his pillow. It can prove what I said is right.
“He was diagnosed three months ago. Ian Thompson has known it, so he’s afraid you’d fight with him over his father’s
money.
Gilmore’s words came as a terrible shock to Dave.
But on second thought, he had to admit it made sense.
In fact, before Stuart hired a lawyer to help him out, he had been imprisoned for ten years.
Several months ago, he suddenly pulled his strings and spent much money in employing a lawyer for him.
“Did he really do it just for me?” Dave thought.
In addition, Stuart had rarely shown up recently, and he looked thinner and thinner somehow.
He had figured that it must have been because of exhaustion.
But now, he had to change his assumption given what Gilmore ud.
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“So what if you’re sight? Ian is Uncle Stuart’s only son and the only one who can inherit his property. Why would he bother to worry about it?” Dave asked.
“That makes sense. He doesn’t have to worry about it if he’s Stuart’s only son. But the truth is you are also Stuart’s son!”
“What?” Dave was appalled. His expression went straight up disbelieving-
He thought, “How could I’m Stuart’s son?
I’m his nephew.”
“It’s all because of your so-called father, Mark Thompson. He’s infertile, so your mother had an affair with Stuart, and he got
pregnant with you.” Gilmore said evenly.
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“But Stuart didn’t know you’re his son until your mom told him some time ago. So, he spared no effort to get you out of prison upon knowing his days were numbered. He wanted to leave half of his property to you.”
Dave was dumbstruck.
“If you don’t believe me, you can call your mom now and ask her. I’m sure she’ll tell you the truth,” Gilmore said levelly.
Actually, Dave basically believed in his words.
But he still took out his phone and dialed his mother’s number.
It got through after two seconds. “Dave, why are you calling me so late at night? Is there something wrong?” A gentle voice from an elderly woman came.
“Mom, I have something to ask you.”
“What’s it?”
“Uncle Stuart is my biological father, isn’t he? Am I his son?”
A sudden silence dropped over the phone. Dave’s mother sighed after a while. “Dave, how did you know it? Yes… he’s your biological father.”
Dave hung up the phone.
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Stuart was his biological father.

Dave knew the truth.

It turned out Gilmore didn’t lie to him.

How calculating and malevolent lan was to ask him to kill Gilmore and rob his money!

“Now you must know why lan let you kill me,” Gilmore said.

Dave gnashed his teeth, his eyes flashing with hatred. “He used me to deal with you and rob you of your money. If I’m seriously–injured, he’ll call the police and arrest me again. In this way, no one could fight with him over the property

“You’re smart.” Gilmore praised him

He looked at Dave and his men. “Do you still want to kill me and rob me of my money?”

Dave pulled off his mask and kneeled in front of Gilmore. “Mr. Reed, I’m sorry for having offended you, If you hadn’t told me the truth, I would have been trapped by lan and spent the rest of my life in prison. Thank you very much!”

The other four men followed suit.

Gilmore did not expect Dave to be so flexible and sensible.

He walked forward to help Dave up. “I know you were used by Ian, so I won’t blame you.”

Gilmore coughed slightly. “Since he’s so malevolent as to come up with such an evil plan for you : give up if his plan comes to ruins today.

me, I’m sure he won’t

“He will definitely trap you next time.”

Dave snorted. “Don’t worry, Mr. Reed. I won’t give him another chance. He must be hoisted by his own petard tonight I will cripple him. 

He clasped his hands towards Gilmore. Tll be grateful to you for your kindness today and repay you someday.”

He cupped his hands and said, “Dave, take care.”

“You too.” Then Dave strode outside with his four men.

He ordered his men to close the door when leaving the villa. He was truly respectful and polite to Gilmore.

Gilmore resolved the crisis without effort.

In fact, Gilmore lied. He didn’t know Dave’s name and his purpose of coming here from lan.

It was thanks to his God’s Eye that he knew everything, such as Gilmore’s conversation with Dave in the parking lot of Milky Way Hotel, Stuart’s cancer, and Dave’s real relationship with Stuart.

He made up the story that lan framed up Dave to monopolize the family property.

The story sounded convincing and reasonable.

But there was another reason why it worked out.

Gilmore saw by his God’s Eye that lan would scheme against Daye by all means for the property a year later.

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So, it was fair to say that he just revealed the story in advance..

That was why Dave was completely convinced by his words.

At this moment, footsteps came from the stairs.

Gilmore looked up in the direction of the sound. His eyes lit up upon seeing Lilian walking down in black silk pajamas.

Her long wet hair was draped over her shoulders. She looked gorgeous with her perfect face, fair and thin neck, charming collarbone, and silky skin.

The shape of her plump breasts and her slender waist was defined by a sash.

Her legs were fair and slender on a pair of pink cartoon slippers.

Gilmore swallowed

He had known that Lilian was hot.

But it was the first time he saw her in pajamas. She looked so provocative and pure that he was completely captivated by her perfect curve.

Lilian walked toward him, a look of suspicion on her face. “How come I heard another man’s voice?”

Instead of answering her question, Gilmore gazed at her breasts with his mouth opened.

When noticing his gaze, she blushed faintly and pinched his arm slightly. “You bastard! Are you done staring at me!”

Gilmore cried out, “Ouch! Easy!”

“Til dig your eyes out if you keep looking, Lilian said, pretending to be annoyed.

“Are you trying to kill your boyfriend?” Gilmore said with a mischievous smile.

Lilian reached out with both hands to pinch his arms.

But Gilmore ducked her hands swiftly and ran away.

Then Lilian began to chase after him.

“Don’t run!” she shouted.

“I bet you can’t catch me,” he said.

Both of them enjoyed the game.

Lilian ended up catching him. She panted for breath out of exhaustion, so she gave up pinching him

However, Gilmore hugged her tightly, and she nestled against his chest.

They could hear each other’s heartbeats.

Lilian’s cheeks flushed red as if having applied rouge.

Gilmore looked down and pressed his lips against her. She closed her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings.

It was a wonderful moment. They felt a wave of affectionate current spreading from their lips to their souls.

After a while, Gilmore swept her up into a full bridal carry and walked upstairs.

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Meanwhile, a BMW parked at an intersection about 300 feet away from the villa.

lan was sitting in the car.

He looked anxiously at Lilian’s villa with a cigarette butt in his hand.

“What took him so long?” He threw the butt out of the window. He had smoked more than a dozen cigarettes.

He was eager to know whether Dave had disabled Gilmore.

He wouldn’t leave with relief unless Dave did it.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to fall asleep tonight.

If Gilmore stayed in Lilian’s villa longer, he would sleep with her.

It was unacceptable for lan.

Right then, he spotted some men walk out of the villa and get into the Audi parking there.

It was Dave and his men.

“He must have done it,” Dave thought with wild excitement.

Then the car left.

Jan immediately dug his phone and dialed Dave’s number.

It got through in a second. “Follow my car if you wanna know how Gilmore is,” Dave said indifferently,

Then he hung up without bothering to hear lan’s answer.

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Dave’s words ignited his anger. “Who does he think he is to talk with me so rudely? But for my father, he would still be in prison.

Despite being angry, lan couldn’t deal with him.

He started the car and followed Dave’s car.

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The morning sunshine shone through the window into the bedroom.

In the bed lay Lilian, whose skin was as tender and smooth as an egg without a shell. She rested her head on Gilmore’s shoulder.

After a night of sex, she looked as delicate and alluring as a flower moistened by dewdrops.

She looked at slumbering Gilmore, who snored slightly. “You’re a cute pig,” she whispered.

Even so, she felt like being surrounded by an indescribable sweetness.

She had given herself to Gilmore.

She had deemed him as the only man in the rest of her life.

“Who are you calling a pig? I am your future husband. Please show some respect,” Gilmore murmured…..

As he rubbed her silky long hair with his palm, he opened his eyes.

“I didn’t know you were awake. She gave him a soft punch.

“I heard someone call me a pig, so I woke up,” he said in a teasingly affectionate tone….

They got up, got dressed, and washed up in the bathroom.

When Lilian walked out of the bathroom after washing up, she heard her phone ring.

Ring!

“Who calls you?” Gilmore asked casually while wiping his face with a towel…..

“A cutie, of course,” Lilian said deliberately..

Gilmore strode towards her after washing up. “Don’t answer it then.”

She rolled her eyes at him and picked up the call. “Hello, Celia, what’s wrong?”

Only then did he realize that Lilian was just teasing him.

“Oh my, haven’t you got up yet?” Celia said in disbelief over the phone,

“I’m already up. Come to my house,” Lilian said.

“I’ve been waiting downstairs for more than an hour. If you don’t get up, I’ll call the hospital,” Celia said in a feigning complaint.

“Call the hospital?” Lilian was confused.

“I figured you might have been hurt due to the passionate sex lag night, so I was gonna call the emergency for you,” Celia smirked.

“How can you make fun of me? I… I’ll go downstairs right now. Wait there for me!

Lilian put on slippers and strode downstairs.

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“How could you tease me like that? You’re dead meat”

“Sorry, Lilian. I know you’ve slept with him. I was just joking. Don’t take it to heart.”

“Stop saying it. Stand still!”

“I will if you don’t run after me.

They didn’t stop fooling around until Gilmore showed up.

“Brother?” Everly called his brother upon seeing him. She had stood there silently.

Only then did Gilmore recall that he had forgotten Everly due to enjoying the time with Lilian.

“Everly, where… where did you sleep last night?” he asked with guilt.

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“Look who’s asking. You didn’t even give the room card to Everly, and I called both of you, but your phones were turned off So I have to book another room with Everly” Celia huffed.

Gilmore felt embarrassed and guilty.

He had driven Lilian home last night, so he had forgotten to give Everly the room card.

In case he and Lilian would be disturbed, he turned his phone off.

“Celia, thank you so much. Gilmore put on a smile. “How about I treat you to lunch at Milky Way Hotel?”

Celia’s face softened at the thought of the delicious meal Gilmore had treated last night. “Never mind. It’s not a big deal. You don’t have to treat me. It will be expensive.”

“Are y

you afraid of spending my money?” Gilmore teased.

“Of course not. I’m just afraid Lilian will blame me for spending your money,” Celia said.

“Celia, what nonsense are you talking about?” Lilian said immediately.

As she spoke, she reached out to tickle her.

Celia giggled due to being ticklish.

The corner of Gilmore’s mouth twitched faintly. “Were you bom yesterday?” he thought.

Ring!

Suddenly, Gilmore’s phone rang. It was a call from Robin Dunne

Gilmore picked it up. “Robin, what’s wrong?”

“Gilmore, you know what? There was a car accident on the road in the suburbs at about 12 o’clock last night. My father’s men and traffic police officers are there for investigation.

A BMW fell off the cliff from the road. The investigation reveals that it was caused by the drunk driver. The driver was alive, but he suffered a bad fracture, a serious concussion, and severely–damaged nerve.”

Robin told him about the accident briefly. “Do you know who the driver is?”

“Who?” asked Gilmore.

“Well, it was lan, one of Lilian’s admirers.” Robin smirked.

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“What? Ian had such a serious car accident?” Gilmore said in a pretending surprising tone.

In fact, he had guessed it was lan when Robin began the story.

But he had never expected that Dave would be so ruthless to lan

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Jan suffered from a serious fracture, a bad concussion, and a severely–damaged nerve, which meant that he would be a cripple.

But he had only himself to blame because he had tried to cripple Gilmore.

Lilian and Celia stopped playfully fighting when hearing the news. They looked at Gilmore.

“He’s badly injured. The doctor said he might become intellectually handicapped even if he could wake up.

“And he might lose his memories and the ability to walk. So he may become wheelchair–bound in the future.”

“What a pity! Drinking and driving is the least the thing we should do! I can’t believe a good young man ruins his own future,” Gilmore said, feigning care.

After a brief chatting. Gilmore hung up the phone.

Lilian and Celia hurriedly asked what had happened.

Gilmore told them about lan’s car accident.

Both of them were shocked. They couldn’t believe lan suffered so much in one night.

“Gilmore, why don’t we visit him in the hospital? He’s our classmate after all, Lilian said with concern.

Gilmore nodded heavily. “Okay, we should.”

He had asked Robin about the hospital lan stayed in and his ward number over the phone.

So, they got into the car and headed towards the hospital with some fruits.

After a while, they saw lan. He was wrapped in bandages all over, like a mummy.

There were various cables of medical machines and clips on him. He was having an intravenous drip.

They comforted lan’s parents and expressed their concerns.

After a short while, the doctor asked them to leave for fear of disturbing the other patients in the ward.

So, they left the hospital.

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After leaving the hospital in Gilmore’s car, Celia and Lilian still hadn’t recovered from their shock.

Obviously, lan’s state in the ward traumatized them just now. He was covered in bandages like a mummy and his whole body were connected with wires and IV drips.

“Gilmore, I heard that lan was drunk. Do you know why did he get into a car accident in the suburbs?” Lilian was still a little puzzled

Celia, who was sitting in the back seat, spoke meaningfully. “Isn’t it obvious? He must be emotionally hurt and got himself drunk after being rejected. Then, he drove off to the suburbs and got into a car accident!”

Lilian looked at Celia and asked, “Are you saying that lan had a car accident because I like Gilmore?”

Celia nodded. “Yes, I’m more than 90% sure.”

Lilian sighed. “I told him long ago that we’re only classmates!”

“Lilian, it’s not your fault. He’s just too persistent. Sometimes, being too persistent is harmful to both yourself and others.” Celia said,

Gilmore reached out and patted Lilian’s head. Thank god you didn’t choose him. Otherwise, wouldn’t you have cried every day for him if he suffers from setbacks in life and disregards his own safety by drunk driving?

Celia also agreed. “Gilmore is right. If you chose lan, you will be the one who is heartbroken now.”

Lilian thought in her mind. “Thank god my feelings for Gilmore have never changed. Otherwise, I will be the one regretting it now if I chose lan

Gilmore heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that Lilian seemed to have visibly relaxed and no longer worried about lan

In fact, Gilmore witnessed the whole scene with God’s Eye when lan got into a car accident and fell down the cliff.

It wasn’t a simple car accident.

It started when Dave and the others left Lilian’s villa

They got into the car and drove away.

lan was driving a BMW and tailing Dave’s car.

Then, they went to a private room in a bar. In the bar, Dave lied to lan and told him that he had broken Gilmore’s limbs.

lan believed him.

Dave and the group drank alcohol and celebrated with lan. Ian drank a lot of alcohol since he was very happy

After lan was drunk, Dave told him that he had broken Gilmore’s limbs and left him handicapped. He would need to go to the suburbs to lie low for a few days so no one would know that he did that to Gilmore..

Dave also asked lan to lie low.

Since lan was also afraid that he would be implicated in Gilmore’s matter, he promised Dave that he would lie low in the

suburbs.

And then, they left the hotel.

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When they arrived at the suburb, lan, who was drunk, drove too fast at a turn on a cliff road and didn’t stop his car on time. Plus, his reaction was slow since he was drunk.

Then lan fell off the cliff together in his BMW

After that, Dave and the others drove away.

These were the events that happened during lan’s accident.

Dave was the one who got lan into the car accident.

Moreover, Dave did not leave any evidence at all.

His tactics were brilliant.

After witnessing the whole ordeal. Gilmore couldn’t help but admire Dave.

However, lan’s matters had nothing to do with Gilmore anymore.

Gilmore told Lilian, “Let’s go home!”

She nodded 

Then, Gilmore drove the Mercedes and left the hospital.

He sent Lilian and Celia back to Lilian’s villa.

Gilmore told Lilian that he was going to move to Oakhaven today.

Lilian and Celia knew that Gilmore had won the lottery, so they were not surprised about Gilmore’s move.

“Gilmore, did you buy a house in Oakhaven?” Lilian asked in concern.

Gilmore nodded. “Yes, I did.”

“Okay, I’ll visit your parents and Everly when I have time.” Lilian said while looking at Gilmore and Everly.

Everly had learned from Celia last night that Lilian and her brother had liked each other since high school.

Lilian was not only beautiful but also had a great personality. She was also very nice to her brother and Everly liked her very much.

She told Lilian, “Lilian, you’re welcomed to visit us anytime!”

Gilmore also said, “Everly is right. Welcome. My house is yours anyway.”

Lilian blushed and said softly, “Gilmore, you’re being cheeky agen!”

“Lilian, it seems that someone is eager to marry you. Haha. Cela said with a smile.

Lilian suddenly looked at Celia and said, “Stop teasing me!”

Celia immediately covered her mouth with her palm and said guiltily, “I know I was wrong. I’ll keep quiet.”

Everly couldn’t help but smile when she saw their playful banter

Gilmore shook his head when he saw them. “When will these two mature?” He thought.

Then, he asked Lilian, Lilian, when are you preparing to return to Oakhaven?”

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Lilian frowned and said, “My grandma had just recovered. She wants me to stay with her for another two days. I’m afraid 1 can’t go back to Oakhaven today,

Gilmore nodded. “Then you should stay with your grandma.”

“Okay.

Il call you when I get back to Oakhaven. Lilian said.

Gilmore stayed in Lilian’s villa for a little longer before leaving with his sister. Then, he drove back to Springvale.

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n Springvale, inside Evermore Diner.

Sophia and Harlan were undecided aliout what to bring to Oakhaven. Meanwhile, Gerald received a call from Gilmore and said, “Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Gilmore said they will arrive soon and fold us to wait at the entrance of town.”

Sophia, who was undecided about what to bring to their new house, immediately pulled Gerald over and pointed toward the moving boxes in the house. “Gerald, tell me, what should I take to Oakhaven? This box is winter clothes, this box is summer clothes, and…

Gerald quickly interrupted her and said, “Mrs. Reed, Gilmore said you don’t have to bring anything. You can buy it when you get to Oakhaven.” 

“Buy?!” Sophia exclaimed. 

Even Harlan was shocked. How much would it cost to buy all these things in Oakhaven if they don’t bring anything with

them!

Mr. Reed, Mrs. Reed, Gilmore, he… He’s rich. He has plenty of money. Gerald knew that if he continued to explain, he might as well say that Gilmore had won the lottery.

Seeing that the two elders were looking at him in shock, he relented and said, “You can ask Gilmore when you see him later!“)

With that, Gerald rushed them out of the house.

Sophia was still caught off guard by Gerald. Then, Gerald grabbed the key from her and proceeded to lock the door.

“Let’s go and meet Gilmore now?” Gerald said.

Gilmore’s parents couldn’t believe that they were going to Oakhaven empty–handed.

However, they could only follow Gerald in doubt since the gate has been locked.

From a distance, they saw a luxurious Mercedes parked at the entrance of town.

“This car is so beautiful, it is even more beautiful than the car Lilian drove that day. Whose car is it?” Sophia couldn’t help. but feel envious when she spotted the luxurious car.

However, as soon as she finished speaking, Gilmore and Everly got out of the car.

They waved at Sophia and Harlan. “Mom, Dad! Here!”

Sophia and her husband were stunned.

At this moment, Gerald stood next to them and smiled. “Mr. Reed, Mrs. Reed, this car belongs to Gilmore!”

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After Sophia and Harlan got into the Mercedes, they couldn’t believe that such a luxurious car belonged to Gilmore.

They looked around and admired the car.

It wasn’t that they hadn’t seen luxury cars before. The reason why they were like this was that this luxury car belonged to

Gilmore.

That was why they looked around and admired the car, treating it like a treasure.

In the end, Sophia looked puzzled and asked Gilmore, “Son, why didn’t you drive to the town for everyone to see since you bought such a luxurious car?”

“Sophia, only the nouveau riche who have no taste would show off after buying a luxury car.”

Harlan pouted and said disapprovingly.

“Our son graduated from a top university. How could he act unrefinedly?”

Gilmore couldn’t help but smile when he heard his parents.

In fact, his father was right. Gilmore didn’t want to show off to the villagers like nouveau riche.

This was also the reason why he asked his parents to come to the entrance of the town.

Gilmore preferred to keep a low profile

“By the way, son, where did you find so much money to buy such a luxurious car?” Sophia asked one question after another.

She did have a lot of questions.

Especially after Gerald said that he has made a fortune.

At first, she didn’t believe it, but after sitting in Cilmore’s luxury car, she believed what Gerald said.

She wanted to know how her son got rich.

Harlan also looked at Gilmore curiously.

Gilmore smiled while driving. “I’m just lucky.”

“Everly, tell Mom and Dad how I made the fortune.”

Sophia and Harlan immediately turned to look at Everly, who was sitting in the back seat. Could it be that Everly–knows about Gilmore’s fortune?

Everly looked at her parents and said, “Before 1 tell you, please promise me that you won’t be overexcited and will remain

calm.”

“Silly girl, what are you talking about? Tell me, how did your brother get rich?” Sophia wasn’t a patient person. She nearly wanted to pull Everly’s cars when she told them to be calm.

“Okay, okay, okay. I’ll tell you! The reason why Gilmore can afford such a beautiful and expensive car is that he won the lottery recently. The reward was two million dollars.”

Sophia had eyes like saucers when she heard Everly. Her mouth was wide open, enough to fit an egg inside.

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Harlan was also stupefied-

Everly couldn’t help but feel concerned when she saw her parents. “Mom, Dad, remember what I just said. Don’t be overexcited and just stay calm.”

words seemed to have worked and her parents finally recovered from their shock.

They were huffing and puffing as if they had gone through a soul–stirring event.

Two million dollars!

A lottery worth two million dollars!

Unless one was rich, no ordinary person could remain calm after winning a lottery worth two million dollars.

Sophia and Harlan nearly fainted with joy when they heard that Gilmore won the lottery for two million dollars.

They were overexcited if it weren’t for Everly’s timely warning to them to remain calm.

“Gilmore, is Everly telling the truth?” Sophia, who had recovered from her shock, immediately sought confirmation from her son

Gilmore nodded as he drove, “That’s right. I won two million dollars. I’ve already bought a house in Oakhaven so that you, Dad, and Sister can have a better life in the future.

Harlan was touched and said, “Gilmore, you’re really a great son

“Dad, what about me?” Everly asked, looking hurt.

Gilmore and Sophia looked at each other and smiled, “You’re a great daughter too!”

Everly suddenly smiled.

Gilmore, who was driving, also laughed.

Even Gerald, who was sitting in the passenger seat, was touched by the warm affection between the family of four. He could not help but smile.

However, Gerald didn’t know why Gilmore didn’t tell his parents that he had made more than a billion dollars by investing In stocks.

On the contrary, he made up a story that he won a lottery worth two million dollars. Of course, Gerald did not know that it was not a story made up by Gilmore. He really did win the lottery.

To Gerald, it seemed that Gilmore wanted to keep a low profile and did not want to show off his wealth.

This made him respect Gilmore even more.

Elmwood was about 250 miles away from Oakhaven, the capital of Vane. About four hours later, Gilmore drove his car and entered Oakhaven, a prosperous city.

Having lived in the countryside for a long time, Harlan and Sophia were naturally amazed by the tall buildings and the number of people outside the car window.

The two of them pointed around and talked to each other about the things that they found novel.

Soon, the car arrived at the Palazzo.

Harlan saw the massive gates of the Palazzo and the tall and muscular guard who wore a beret and a military uniform.

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He asked Gilmore timidly. “Gilmore, this place looks expensive Did we go the wrong way?”

At this time, Gilmore had already arrived at the massive gates.

Then, the security guard who wore a beret and a uniform stood up straight and saluted Gilmore in the car.

“Mr. Reed, you are back!” He greeted Gilmore politely with a smile.

Harlan could not help but be shocked. Why did this security guard salute his son?

Gilmore rolled down the window and waved at him. “Thanks, Captain!”

This security guard was the captain of the security guards in the Palazzo.

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Last time, Marco’s two bodyguards broke into Gilmore’s villa and wanted to kill Gilmore. It was this security guard who had helped Gilmore and escorted the intruders away.

So, Gilmore remembered him.

Christine, the eldest daughter of Evergreen Group had specifically instructed him to protect Gilmore.

To him, Gilmore was a VIP that he had to protect.

The gates to the villa opened automatically. Gilmore entered the residential area under the watchful eyes of the security guard.

As Gilmore drove into the luxurious residential area, Harlan and Sophia were stunned by the number of luxury villas they saw in the area. 

Even Everly was a little excited. The villa was so luxurious that it looked like an exclusive and expensive place to live.

‘Did Gilmore really buy a house here?” She thought.

While Everly and her parents felt uneasy, they finally entered the courtyard of a large villa.

Then, Gilmore said to them, “Mom, Dad, Everly, we’re home!

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In the Business Department on the fifth floor of Commercial Pizza Building B, a young woman wearing glasses and office attire welcomed Gilmore and his family.

“Nice to meet you! I’m Irene East, the manager of Commercial Plaza’s Business Department.” Irene, the 24–year–old manager of the Business Department stood up and introduced herself politely with a smile.

Gilmore also smiled as he said, “I am Gilmore Reed. These are my parents and my friend.

He pointed to his parents and Gerald and introduced them.

“Mr. Reed, please sit down.”

Gilmore’s group of four sat down on the office sofa.

Irene also sat down. She adjusted the spectacles on her nose with her hand, looked at Gilmore and said, “Mr. Reed, on the phone just now, you said that you are a well–known restaurant brand. May I know which brand it is!”

An awkward expression immediately appeared on Gilmore’s parents‘ faces.

Gilmore said. “This brand has never been in Newhaven Commercial Plaza before, but it will definitely become the most popular brand in the future.”

Gilmore’s seemingly serious words fooled Irene.

She looked towards Gilmore and could not help but ask, “Could it be that your brand is KFC?”

Gilmore wore a mysterious smile on his face as he gently shook his head. “No.”

“MacDonald’s?”

“No.”

“Shake Shack?”

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Irene listed seven or eight brands in a row, domestic and abroad all brands that have not yet entered into Newhaven Commercial Plaza, but in the end, Gilmore’s answer was still no.

This confused Irene. She looked at Gilmore and asked, “Then may I ask Mr. Reed, what is your brand name…

Only then did Gilmore calmly say, “Evermore Diner”

As soon as Gilmore said the name, Gilmore’s parents‘ eyes immediately widened as if their nerves had been stretched taut.

Gerald, who was seated to one side, was so amused by Gilmore’s trickery that he did not dare to laugh. He desperately tried to suppress his laughter.

Irene was even more puzzled. Evermore Diner?

She searched in her mind for all the well–known domestic and foreign branded food chains. However, she was unable to recall a brand called the Evermore Diner.

Thus, she could only take out her mobile phone and searched for Evermore Diner on Internet

“Sorry, there is no information about Evermore Diner… This was the search result from Google.

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This time, Irene finally reacted, and her face turned cold. She looked at Gilmore and said, “Mr. Reed, I’m sorry, I didn’t hind the restaurant brand you mentioned.”

Gilmore said very seriously, “Ms. East, it doesn’t matter if you can’t find Evermore Diner, but this brand will become the most popular brand in Newhaven Commercial Plaza in future.”

“Mr. Reed, now I understand. Evermore Diner is not a branded restaurant at all. You are lying to me, aren’t you?” Irene sounded displeased.

Gilmore waved his hand and said, “No, I am not lying to you. Although Evermore Diner is not a branded restaurant now, as long as it opens for a month, it will definitely become the most outstanding restaurant in Newhaven Commercial Plaza.

“I’m sorry. Our Vice President specially told us that the unit number 10 is the most prime location in Commercial Plaza, with a large floor area. It can only be rented out to a well–known restaurant brand. Please go back!”

After saying that. Irene stood up. It was obvious that she had no interest in continuing their conversation.

Gilmore did not intend to leave. He continued to sit on the sofa looked at Irene and said, “Miss East, I would like to ask, how much is the monthly rental fee for this unit number 10 shop?”

Irene didn’t want to share that information initially, but since Gilmore asked, she answered casually, “Forty thousand dollars a month.”

Forty thousand dollars a month!

This caused Harlan and his wife to feel as if they were sitting on pins and needles,

Even Gerald felt that it was very ridiculously expensive! After all, his monthly salary as a bodyguard was only 4,0000 dollars

Tll pay sixty thousand dollars per month for this shop. How about it?” Right at this moment, Gilmore looked straight at Irene. He was determined to win, and his words sounded domineering.

Irene could hardly believe her cars.

Harlan and his wife almost fainted. Forty thousand dollars was already enough to make them tremble with fear.

Now, Gilmore actually suggested renting the shop for sixty thousand dollars, increasing the rent by twenty thousand dollars They felt that their hearts couldn’t stand the shock.

*Son, we don’t want it, we don’t want it… Harlan could not help but try to persuade Gilmore.

However, Gilmore looked at Harlan with a smile and said, “Dad, this money is nothing. As long as the brand of Evermore Diner can be set up, regardless sixty thousand dollars, six million dollars, or even sixty million dollars, it can be earned

back!

Gilmore’s words rendered Harlan speechless on the spot. Too arrogant! His son’s confidence was simply ridiculous

Even Gerald seems to be in high spirits after hearing this. “This is what a great man should be like Gerald was amazed by Gilmore’s boldness.

However, even though Irene felt his pulse race, Irene felt that Gilmore was crazy!

“Forty thousand dollars a month was already outrageously high. Not only did Gilmore not haggle to reduce the rent, he was even willing to add twenty thousand dollars to the rent, making it sixty thousand dollars! Wasn’t this something only a madman would do? What was even more ridiculous was that he said that after the Evermore Diner’s name was established, he would be able to earn back sixty thousand dollars, six million dollars, or even sixty million dollars! He couldn’t have thought that his Evermore Diner was an international food brand, like KFC or MacDonalds, could he?”

Therefore, Irene rejected Gilmore outrightly, trying to dampen his spirits. “Mr. Reed, your vision is very good, but it is not

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so easy to achieve it. Please go back!”

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“Seventy thousand dollars!” Gilmore continued, “Call your vice president and tell him that I will rent the number 10 shop for seventy thousand dollars a month.”

Everyone was stupefied. Gilmore had added another ten thousand dollars! This was no different from throwing money.

away. 

It was clear that he was rich and willful.

Irene had no choice but to turn serious, after all, the rent for the shop had doubled! Moreover, it seemed that Gilmore was determined to get the shop.

“If you are willing to call your vice president, I can give you 4,000 dollars once the rental contract of the store is signed.” parents Gilmore took out two bundles of cash from his pocket and threw them on the table. This time, when he and his came out to find a shop, he had come fully prepared.

He knew that if he wanted to rent a good store, he had to give the middleman like Irene some personal benefits. After all, dangling a carrot in front of the donkey makes it go faster.

Gilmore did not believe that Irene could remain unmoved after seeing his two bundles of cash.

True enough, Irene couldn’t remain indifferent or keep calm any longer. She only needed to make a phone call to get 4,000 dollars.

It was as easy as lifting a finger. She couldn’t refuse such a good thing.

Although she still wanted to pretend that she was not a greedy person, her hands did not listen to her. She took out her mobile phone and dialed the vice president’s number.

When Gilmore saw this, the corners of his mouth curled into an almost undetectable smile.

Money makes the world go round. It seemed that this saying was true!

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After Irene hung up the call, an extremely sweet smile appeared on her face. “Mr. Reed, Vice President Miss Carter invites you to her office.”

Gilmore’s parents were stunned.

“Didn’t this Miss East just say that the vice president of the mall only accepted branded restaurants? Why was the vice president willing to meet Gilmore after just a phone call? It seemed that when there was enough money in place, everything could be discussed.”

Gilmore picked up a bundle of cash from the table and placed it in Irene’s hand. He said, “This ten thousand dollars is for that phone call. I’ll give you the other ten thousand dollars after sign the lease.”

Thank you, Mr. Reed. You’re too kind.” Irene pocketed the ten thousand dollars and greeted Gilmore respectfully.

Gilmore looked at his parents and Gerald, then said, “Wait for me here. I’ll go.”

Gerald and Harlan nodded. After that, Gilmore followed Irene out of the office.

The vice president’s office was on the 20th floor of the building.

Gilmore and Irene took the elevator to the 20th floor, and walked to an office with the sign “Vice President’s Office“.

Irene tidied her clothes and knocked twice on the office door. “Miss Carter, Mr. Reed is here”

… “Come in, please!” A woman’s voice came from the office.

Upon hearing this woman’s voice, Gilmore felt that it sounded a little familiar.

Irene opened the office door and said to Gilmore, “Mr. Reed, please!” Gilmore nodded and walked in..

Then, he saw a young female in a red dress, seated at her desk and reading some documents. She looked so suffocatingly beautiful. Her long hair went around the back of her neck and was scattered all over her shoulders. She looked delicate, charming, and feminine.

Seeing this woman, a smile appeared on Gilmore’s face. He didn’t expect to meet her here.

At this time, the woman finished reading her documents and raised her eyes.

Then, her brows furrowed as she asked in surprise, “Gilmore, why are you here?”

That’s right, the beautiful young president was Claire Carter.

Irene was just about to introduce Gilmore to the vice president when she heard Claire’s words. She couldn’t help but be startled. “Could it be that the vice president knows Mr. Reed?”

After coming to her senses, Irene immediately said to Claire, “Miss Carter, this is Mr. Reed, who wants to rent the No. 10 shop.”

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Claire’s face. She looked at Gilmore and said, “So you’re the one who wants to rent the shop number 10 for seventy thousand dollars a month?”

Gilmore placed one hand on his chest and bowed like a gentleman as he said, “It is indeed me.”

Not only was Claire amused by Gilmore’s actions, but even Irene felt that Gilmore was very humorous and funny.

Then, Claire said to Irene, “Irene, go back to work.”

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“Yes, Miss Carter.” Irene said, and left the office, leaving Gilmore and Claire alone.

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Gilmore sat down on a chair in front of Claire’s desk. He looked at Claire and said, “Since we know each other, can we discuss the matter of the store!”

Claire said with a smile, “Gilmore, I suspect that you really do not know how to do business. You raised Forty thousand dollars rent to seventy thousand dollars. It seems like you are giving me money.”

Gilmore disagreed and said, “I think it’s worthwhile to make my parents happy with seventy thousand dollars a month. What’s more, how do you know that my parents‘ restaurant can’t make money?”

Claire did not expect Gilmore to be so confident.

She nodded and said, “Well, tell me, what are the characteristics of your parents‘ restaurant? How can it become the most popular brand in my mall as you said?”

Gilmore stood up from his chair and paced around Claire’s desk He said to Claire, “It’s very simple. It’s natural and healthy. With these two characteristics, it will definitely be popular.”

Claire didn’t quite understand. “Natural and healthy?”

Gilmore nodded and said, “The biggest feature of the food prepared by my parents is that it is natural and healthy.”

“Nowadays, in big cities, there is no shortage of food with high fat, high calories, and high protein. Even if it is in the name of natural health food products, most of the merchants are in fact unworthy of the name. Most of the time, they make the so–called natural products with inferior ingredients preservatives and seasoning.

Gilmore suddenly changed into an expert of the food industry who knew the market well and spoke with assurance.

Unconsciously, Claire was moved and attracted by his words.

Gilmore continued, “According to the data that Eldoria just released this year, Eldoria’s food industry has reached 427 billion dollars, and that’s 9.5% more than last year.

“In this market, there are a lot of fast food, as well as the high fat, high protein food that I had mentioned.

“For people who want to live better and have higher requirements for food, this is undoubtedly not enough, and it is also unhealthy.

“Therefore, natural and healthy food would be the future trend. It would inevitably become a new development point for the food industry.

“My parents are not only going to open a restaurant in your mall, but they are also going to open their natural and healthy restaurant in every mall in Oakhaven, and make it a real brand.

After Gilmore finished speaking, Claire looked at Gilmore with admiration, as if he was her idol

Her eyes were filled with surprise! She did not expect that Gilmore would be able to give such an insightful opinion on the food industry. It was professional and comprehensive, and contained a clear vision and planning.

Gilmore had saved her life by the sea and she had already developed a good impression of him. Now that Gilmore had revealed his talent in business, she was even more interested in him.

Thinking of the agreement between her and her family, if she couldn’t take charge of the business independently and gain some success, she must marry a man from another wealthy family.

Now, she seemed to have found a chance to make her breakthrough.

If she could cooperate with Gilmore and promote this natural and health food concept well, according to Gilmore, it would

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be a huge market. Their success would bring a tremendous amount of wealth.

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When her family saw her ability, not only would they not make her marry into a wealthy family, but they would also hand over all the Carter family’s assets to her.

Therefore, Claire made up her mind and said to Gilmore, “Gilmore, I agree to rent out that shop to your parents for their

restaurant.”

Gilmore’s expression was very calm, as if he was not surprised that she would agree to rent the shop.

The shortcomings and development of the food industry that he mentioned to Claire, plus the concept of natural and healthy living were not his own ideas, but what he saw with his God’s Eye.

In a few years, in Eldoria’s food industry, these two important concepts of natural and healthy living were popular.

He had only mentioned these concepts a few years in advance, so naturally, Claire felt inspired and intrigued.

Gilmore nodded at Claire and said, “Then let’s sign the contract now.”

Claire took out a document from her drawer and placed it in front of Gilmore. She said, “Take a look at the agreement. See if there are any problems?”

Gilmore looked at the document and was surprised to find that on the cover of the document, the words written were “Shares Agreement for Newhaven Group“.

It’s not a rental contract, but a cooperation agreement!

Gilmore looked at Claire and asked in confusion, “What do you mean?

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