Rekindling Bonds

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As Harry played his usual prank on his daughter, flour filled her hair. She grew a little angry, but quickly burst into laughter when she saw her reflection in the mirror.

"Time for you to take a bath and start studying right away. The exams are coming up," Harry said.

"I just took a bath two hours ago, and you're just like my mother - study, study, study," Sara replied.

Harry approached her and took her in his arms. "I know you miss her," he said.

"True, but I remain a lucky girl. My friend's mother is also deceased, and her father married another woman who doesn't care about her at all. I will not agree to a second marriage for you, just so you know," Sara said.

"Move it, little lady, or I'll have you drown in a mud bath next time," Harry warned playfully.

"It seems I'm not the only one who needs a bath," Sara retorted.

Harry looked at his shirt and beard, both now completely covered in flour, and burst out laughing.

Meanwhile, at the company, George had already started drinking his second glass, while his wife sat across from him.

"I understand from what you're saying that you're the one who instigated Vincent to bother Lily. How could you do that?" George asked.

"It had to be one of us," Olivia replied.

"But you didn't benefit at all," George said.

"I've become smarter and stronger," Olivia retorted.

"Did Vincent tell you that?" George asked.

"Vincent died. He was hit by a car in front of the hotel where he was staying," Olivia said.

George looked at her, shocked, then she continued, "All you have to do is say no to Lily, and she will leave and the story will end."
"I don't know if you're being coy or if you really are sometimes, but does my refusal to share Lily Rose mean her departure? The girl will open a branch for her company here if we refuse her offer," George said.

"Let her open it. She'll close it quickly. She's inexperienced," Olivia said.

"I can't determine if she's experienced or not yet, but she has enough money to gather a group of experienced people around her," George replied.

"You won't accept her offer, right?" Olivia asked.

George sat in his chair and started to pour himself another glass of whiskey. "I'll think about it," he replied.
Olivia's eyes remained fixed on George as he continued to drink from his glass without responding. She had come for revenge

Suddenly, the door opened, and the last model that George had brought in burst in loudly, "What is this never-ending meeting about, George?" But she was taken aback by the presence of Olivia. George attempted to justify himself to her, but she stood firm and said, staring at the girl, "You must think carefully, my dear husband, or you will fall into an endless abyss." And then she left.

The girl went up to George and hugged him from behind, "I came to talk to you about work, my love. I'm sorry." George asked, "What work do we have between us?" The girl replied, "Didn't you say we were going to reshoot the photos?" George replied harshly, "Take your pictures and get out of here immediately." The girl was shocked by George's words, but he stood up and dragged her out of the office.

Later, Carrol warned Lily Rose, "Olivia stole your daughter, and now you want to steal hers to hurt her." Lily replied, "My friends, even if I'm not entirely innocent, I'm still better than all of them." Carol reminded her, "Eva is the only one you haven't considered." Lily said, "Because she's not like them. I hope she doesn't get hurt by what I'm going to do to her parents and those she loves. She's the only beautiful thing I remember from the past." Carol asked, "And Harry?" Lily looked at her, then left without a response, leaving Carol to smile to herself.

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