Lila visited Summer, whose condition had visibly deteriorated. "Looking at you now, do you regret any of it?" Lila asked.

If Summer hadn't been so fixated on Ben, she wouldn't have ended up this way, consumed by obsession.

Summer gave a bitter smile. "With so many twists and turns in life, who even has the right to speak of regret?"

She reached out and held Lila's hand tightly. "Lila, let my experience be a lesson to you. Make sure you see things clearly and never do anything foolish for someone who doesn't love you." It was sound advice, and Lila couldn't help but feel indignant on Summer's behalf.

But her indignation was meaningless. Back then, all she had wanted was to make things difficult for Jamie. In the end, it had backfired, leaving her worse off.

"I'm sorry, Summer," Lila said remorsefully. "I couldn't even help you get justice. I still carry that guilt."

"You don't owe me an apology," Summer replied gently. "You came to see me and cared enough to think of me. That's more than enough."

She paused, her tone serious. "Don't make an enemy of Ben for me. And whatever you do, don't go after Jamie. You're no match for either of them."

Especially not Ben.

he often had to weigh his actions carefully.

heavily. "I know. That's why I feel so ashamed whenever I face you. Focus on getting through this, Summer. When you're out, live freely

Summer said with a

a long conversation, Lila finally

to find herself in talks

you are, acting like you're a big deal. I don't

paid attention to Jamie

And his best friend was none other than Nash, one of the most prominent business tycoons in Birkham. Even Nash's assistant, Quincy, had ventured out on

powerful backing, who would dare

should admire me. If you don't want to collaborate, feel free to leave. I won't stop you. But

and poised, her every word and movement exuding a presence reminiscent of

couldn't afford to pass up this

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