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Walter's expression didn't change. He said, "No, | wouldn't think like that.

Suddenly, Shakira leaned in close, accidentally bumping his nose with hers. She said, "I don't know why, but |

have a feeling you and Mr. Goodman are keeping something from me." Back then, she hadn't thought much

about it. But recently, Walter had been cooperating with her treatment and showed neither resistance nor

emotion, so she found it quite strange. She thought, 'Why's he so calm?

'Has he convinced himself? Or is there another reason?"

Walter just let her observe him, looking honest.

After staring at him for a long while without gaining anything, Shakira had to give up.

She rolled to the other side, lay on her back, and stared at the ceiling.

Seeing that Shakira seemed to becdejected, Walter slightly raised his eyebrow with mixed emotions in his

eyes.

He reassured her, "Don't be too discouraged. Maybe your method will work in the end."

Shakira turned her face toward him and looked at him with hope gleaming in her eyes. She said, "Really? Do you

really believe in me?"

Walter curled his finger to tap her nose and said, "If | don't believe you, who will | believe?"

Shakira said, "Great! Then starting tomorrow, we'll try a few more acupuncture points. Who knows, it might

work!"

Shakira showed a triumphant smile, revealing her dimples.

She said, "I've been struggling with how to bring this up to you. Those acupuncture points are on the upper body,

and it might be pretty uncomfortable. But since you agreed, I'll go ahead without holding back!" Walter was

speechless.

He thought, 'Alright, this cunning fox was just settingup."

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At the Nelson residence. Rebecca threw a tantrum in the car, and just as she got home, she saw Cody and Finn

returning from outside. One looked sullen, and the other looked worried.

Rebecca's heart skipped a beat. She thought of Sean's call. Then she quickly went to Cody and asked, "Did

something happen to the company?" Cody's expression got even worse. He said, "You've known it, too? Sean

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Reynolds that damn bastard!"

Rebecca's heart sank hard as she heard that name.

Finn explained in a low voice, "Just a few hours ago, Sean suddenly announced that he would no longer

collaborate with our Nelson Group. "People from Yonder Digital not only pulled out of previous collaborations but

also said that they would meddle in any

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Cody said, "What the hell is wrong with Sean? The last issue was already over. Why is he targeting us again all of

a sudden?" C

He was so angry that he kicked the carved wooden table next to him.

However, this solid, hundred-pound wooden table really wobble. Then the priceless porcelain vase, passed down

for generations, suddenly fell to the ground. With a crash, it shattered into pieces.

Rebecca was so shocked that she covered her mouth.

Cody's face completely darkened.

In an instant, everyone held their breath, not daring to make a sound.

The loud and sharp noise even startled Selena, who had been resting quietly in her room, and she rushed out to

see what was happening.

When she saw the scene, her knees went weak, and she almost passed out.

She cried and cursed, "Con! This is the vase left by your great-grandfather, representing our Nelson family's

prosperity and harmony! Which bastard smashed it?!" Cody's expression froze. He stiffly instructed his butler,

"Go find a restoration expert and see if it can be repaired."

Selena's sobbing paused, and she didn't know what to say. She pointed at Cody with trembling fingers from the

upstairs railing. She was clearly furious.

Clenching his fists, Cody said, "Finn, go get someone to look into that."

Before Finn could reply, Rebecca, scared to hide it any longer, blurted out the entire story.

After hearing that, Cody got furious.

He said, "Sean's really gone too far!"

Rebecca felt a bit guilty. She said, "This is my fault. If | hadn't been so impulsive, | wouldn't have provoked Sean."

Selena was saddened by the smashed vase, and hearing about Nelson Group being pressured made her even

more upset.

She said, "Don't reveal our problems in public! If Felix has done something wrong, can't it be handled at home

instead of causing a scene outside?

"Even if Lonely Bird cfrom a tough background, Mr. Goodman is still around. Are you deliberately causing

trouble for our family?"

Rebecca lowered her head embarrassedly.

Cody, though unwilling to criticize his wife, still couldn't offer comforting words once he thought of the

company's problems.

He was really furious.

Suddenly, Yvette dashed out and stood in front of Rebecca. She said, "Grandma, Dad, blme if you need to.

"If I hadn't told Mom about Felix's matter, she wouldn't have gone to see Lonely Bird, and wouldn't have

encountered Sean. It's all my fault. Hitinstead!"

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Rebecca said, "Yvette...

She felt deeply moveil as she watched her daughter stand up to protect her without hesitation.

Rebecca said, "No, this isn't your fault, Yvette. You don't need to speak up for me."

Selena said. "Enough!"

Seeing them defending each other, Selena got a bit annoyed. She said, "Things have cthis far, so what's the

use of blaming you two? We should cup with a plan to handle Sea's attack!" Selena struck the ground hard

with her cane. After the vase was shattered, she couldn't help but feel anxious.

She said, "What a disaster! The vase handed down from our ancestors is broken. This is an ominous sign!

Everything has been smooth in our family for the past 18 years, but this year... Rebecca's expression changed

slightly. She gritted her teeth in frustration and blarned, "It's all because of Shakira that jinx! Our family has been

in trouble since she showed up!" Selena's face turned cold, and she mumbled to herself, "No, | have to choose a

day to visit the master to figure out how we can clear away the bad luck surrounding our family!" Cody's eyes

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flickered when he heard that. With a serious expression, he was lost in thoughts.

By the end of the year, Lago finally got his new company up and running, and the factory was ready to go.

This time, Lago was full of energy. He asked Gideon to hire a group of employees, planning to let them boost

production during the New Year.

Gideon hesitated. "Mr. Smith, isn't that a bit too rushed?"

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Lago said, "Gideon, relying on luck alone isn't enough in business. The key is and execution. We have to seize

every opportunity!"

Lago looked at the company that was finally on track. Although it was just a small factory for now, he had great

ambitions. Soon, this place would certainly expand and becmuch bigger.

He patted Gideon's shoulder and said sincerely, "I've already made all the plans. For the first batch, we'll make

fifty thousand units without worrying about the costs.

"We'll distribute them for free to gain spublicity and build a reputation. We need to make a loud impact with

our first

move!

"Of course, we also need a backup plan. I've already talked to a few clients, so we'll test the waters and see how

they respond. If the feedback is good, we can proceed with official collaborations." Gideon looked at Lago with

admiration and said, "Mr. Smith, you have such vision and careful planning. I've been too narrow-minded!"

Lago was feeling a bit full of himself. "Hahaha, young man, you still have a lot to learn, Just stick withand

work hard. You'll achieve great things one day as well!"

Gideon said, "Sure!"

Gideon grinned widely.

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After Rebecca caused a stene, Shakira thought Felix would leave To her surprise, the next day he acted like

nothing had happened and continued working as her medical assistant:

Shakira didn't want to pay attention to him. With the holidays approaching, she was busy at the hospital and

spent her free trushing to her studio, working from morning until night to finish Walter's birthday gift.

As the days went by, finally, Shakira finally completed her last day of appointments at Haruca Hospital before

the holiday. She thanked her department and the show crew with an afternoon tea and then left the hospital

early. Tonight, she was flying with Walter to Silverwave Bay to start their vacation.