— Mr. Labbe thought he was far better than young men.

In fact, they couldn’t compete with him.

He had status, money, power, and influence.

Young men, unless they were born into wealthy families, couldn’t match what he had.

Even many rich heirs didn’t have his level of power.

“I'm really busy right now and can't visit.

I do miss you a bit, though,” he said.

“I won't be able to visit during the New Year.

I have a lot of events to attend, and I need to be with my family.

My wife doesn’t care much about me most of the time, but during the holidays, she expects me to be with her for family gatherings.

You understand, right?” Carrie knew he was married with kids.

He never hid it from her.

still loved

have feelings for

place, nor

already had grown

his wife, but for now, they were

felt a

for her

he hadn't shown his cruel side—pinching her neck and torturing her

will you come?” Carrie asked softly, sensing

sweet talk from a

“It’s hard to say.

have time,

few friends and take a trip? Or attend some upper-class events in Wiltspoon

free,” Carrie said in a pitiful

bit, promising to send her

Carrie was pleased.

ended, Carrie let out a quiet sigh

got a notification from the bank—$500,000 had been deposited

it for

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