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Rebecca shot a look at Jessica.

Jessica was focused on the road, talking a mile a minute. Finally, she asked, “So, what do you think? Can you live

with that?”

“You're the one who bought it, aren't you?” Rebecca called her out without holding back. But deep down, she felt

grateful to have a friend like Jessica.

“What?” Jessica tried to look cool.

Rebecca didn’t want to drag her any deeper into this. “Jeffrey already toldeverything. As long as he says no,

nobody dares buy that ring. In the whole company, you're the only one who'd risk pissing him off to help me.”

“You're such an idiot,” Jessica said, still playing it cool. “Okay, maybe people are scared of him-but not his

enemies. They wouldn't think twice.”

Just then, her phone lit up with notifications. Each message said her cards were frozen.

There was also a text from Eugene: [I froze your accounts. Jeffrey just made it clear-none of us is to get involved

in Rebecca's business, or our company will face consequences we can’t handle.

[If you need anything during this time, letknow. I'll take care of it.]

Both Jessica and Rebecca fell silent.

Jessica pulled into the parking lot, still making excuses. “What if | told you this was just another one of my dad's

stupid jokes? Would you believe me?”

“Sure,” Rebecca said smoothly, then quickly added, “Not.”

Jessica was about to lose it. She didn’t even care that Rebecca saw right through her lie. Grabbing her phone,

she dialed Eugene.

‘My cards are frozen. How am | going to transfer 3 million to Rebecca now?‘ she thought.

Rebecca reached over and ended the call.

“What are you doing?” Jessica asked, totally confused.

“You've already done more than enough,” Rebecca said. She had seen the messages and knew Jeffrey wanted

her to stand on her own. “I'll take it from here.”

“And how exactly are you gonna do that?” Jessica asked sharply. “Can’t you see? Jeffrey’s cutting off all your

options so you have no choice but to go back to being his little trophy. Don’t pretend you don’t see what he’s

doing.”

Of course, Rebecca could see it.

When Jeffrey blocked her from getting a job, she thought he was just being petty-angry that she'd refused his

terms during the divorce and bruised his

ego.

But now with her mom in deep trouble, and Jeffrey's words echoing in her ears, the way he held her trapped that

day-it all finally made sense. Not to mention everything she’d just gone through.

“It's exactly because | see it that you can’t get involved,” Rebecca said, trying to keep her tone light. “You're my

last real backup. | can’t afford to lose you this early.”

Jessica wanted to argue, “Jeffrey can’t takedown that easily.” But then she remembered-he had frozen all

her accounts with several words. She had no comeback.

She knew if he really cfor her, her entertainment company would be crushed in less than a week. The Scott

Group wouldn't stand a chance either. This man had influence everywhere. Whatever he wanted, happened.

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“Starting today, let's keep things casual, like we used to be,” Rebecca said calmly. She understood exactly how

Jeffrey operated, and she was ready to face him alone. “You can help nie pick up Samuel if I'm busy, but don’t

get involved in anything else.”

“But...” Jessica started, frustration simmering. For the first time, she hated feeling so powerless.

Rebecca gave her forehead a gentle tap. “Be good.”

“At least tellwhat trouble you're in,” Jessica insisted. She couldn't relax without knowing. “Why are you so

desperate to sell the ring?”

“My mom took a turn for the worse. She needs surgery now,” Rebecca explained honestly. “It’s going to cost at

least 150 thousand.”

Jessica immediately pulled out her phone to transfer money. Sure, her cards were frozen, but there was still some

cash in her digital wallet.

Rebecca stopped her.

“Saving your mom comes first,” Jessica said, all hesitation gone. ‘If Jeffrey has a problem with it, let him cat

me,‘ she thought.

“It's okay,” Rebecca said calmly, her voice firm. “I've got a plan.”

Jessica looked skeptical. “What plan? You're not thinking of going back to Jeffrey, are you? I'd rather deal with

him myself than watch you do that.”

“I'm going to Stephen, Jeffrey's brother,” Rebecca said. She’d gotten the idea right when she heard Jessica

talking about rivals.

“300 thousand for something worth 30 million?” Rebecca grinned. “He won't say no. Especially since Jeffrey

blacklistedeverywhere—Stephen loves messing with him.”

“But Stephen’s not exactly safe either,” Jessica frowned. She didn’t know much, but the rumors were enough.

“Won't Jeffrey lose it if he finds out you went to Stephen?”

The rivalry between the Hanson brothers was an open secret in their circle. If Rebecca went to Stephen, she was

basically jumping out of one hell and straight into another.

But she had no other choice. She couldn't let her best friend take the fall for her-and she definitely couldn't

leave her mother behind.

That night, Rebecca had a message delivered to Stephen. She was gambling-betting everything on Jeffrey's

pride and possessiveness-he wouldn't let her get near Stephen, and especially not let the ring end up in

Stephen’s hands.

If she won the bet, Amelia's surgery was paid for. If she lost, she could sell the ring anyway.

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“Oh, really?” Stanley said sarcastically, taking his sweet time. “Then why did she send word to him?”

Jeffrey's expression darkened. He never expected Rebecca to challenge him like this.

“If you really want to stop her, have someone buy that ring now,” Stanley suggested bluntly. “Once she connects

with Stephen, it's over.”

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“Send someone pretending to be Stephen’s man. Offer her 200 thousand,” Jeffrey said coolly. His head was

totally stuck on making Rebecca learn a

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“You're serious?” Stanley asked carefully.

Jeffrey looked up, his gaze intense. “Do | sound like I'm jaking?

Stanley was left speechless. He got to his feet, grumbling. “Like | owe you shuge favor or something”

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