TYWN Ch 8

Early morning. A white sedan cut 1f6cd51f20 across the road.fe648dd403601047

Amidst the black cars, it stood out, moving at a moderate speed—neither too fast nor too slow—as if reflecting its owner’s personality. News flowed from the radio, swirling within the confines of the closed windows.9182a543e1efc3a5

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The smoothly gliding car stopped in front of a streetcar crossing. The driver’s fingers tapped the steering wheel.8ebb30865b1759d7

“This is just great.”c212778e428d634d

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Gripping the wheel, Claude 1406521f31 glanced at the rearview cff7dd6d77 mirror. Yuris, impeccably dressed af948d56cf in a suit, ab1abc2ea0 sat in the f865e0f819 back seat, leisurely 0b1dc38835 yawning.f770a665153b22a6

“She was the one who suggested the contract.”2b9bbc088f805dd4

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“What else could she have done? He didn’t want to be with her.”8e7130e8c4b6c907

“Whose side are you on?”0aa4087c4fba554a

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“Yours, I told you.”9ef1515e0abcc2b0

Frowning as if 38afc872de dealing with a 1e06603245 bothersome question, Claude 01bd528327 started the car c555377c5b again after the e0470cc5e7 streetcar passed. He usually 2af2dc2cfd let his ec3d734c27 chauffeur drive, af609afb1b but made 36fecfa74a exceptions for 8a02b85a57 confidential conversations.877960cd3781e4d9

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Claude muttered softly,86bcb7759f21cde5

“I thought he was hiding his true nature quite well, but it finally exploded…”b9275c32f100aa99

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“What did you say?”253458963c1c4c52

“Nothing.”f2afbfbd53c53ae0

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The sedan crossed the bridge over the river and entered the financial district. Home to the headquarters of various banks and financial institutions, this area was the heart of the kingdom’s economy. Ancient buildings bearing the marks of time, roads weaving between them, and countless people walking along the sidewalks filled the scene.76da053581d3b3ec

“So, what are you going to do?”e862e49cfd78edbf

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“I’ll keep my memory loss a secret for now. You keep quiet too. Nothing good will come from it being known.”a97a993751a87d19

It had been 1e5800536e two years since 3d8dd7c70f Yuris left his 462e818951 previous company and fcafc52eae joined Astin as 2fb244f813 an executive. If the 4b515c0643 fact that 2e1b416249 his memory 99c13d8ad7 was incomplete 3ab0e0dc6b became public, ef4712f6af it would e980b30084 undoubtedly cause e022818dec a stir 68b336d988 among the f0970b1733 other executives e8cc0b4226 and investors. He was just establishing e5c88c0634 his foundation and saw 6e88c1f223 no need to create dfd7bae836 vulnerabilities.3800742657c22be1

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“Of course. Why would I go around talking about something like this?”1c29fc3271983d85

Currently, only a few people knew about Yuris’s amnesia. He’d had to inform his secretary, but she was discreet, so there was no need for excessive worry.c7a1f40c1e6d97de

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However, he couldn’t hide it forever. Radia knew this, which was likely why she had set the contract period as she did. Claude couldn’t imagine how much would be overturned if it became known that Yuris had lost his memories of Radia.dbd47abad814e1d2

Therefore, it 8d1748446b was better a078f5279b to resolve c9745f21dc the situation c1bff6b867 quickly. While recognizing the cold 9b403ceb72 logic of this, Claude 86e2be8c4f tightened his grip on 4e0d109885 the steering wheel.16becf87dae200cb

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“Right, have you told your uncle? About your memory loss.”eef7131820e76612

“I told him.”9a9448103e4742de

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While it didn’t significantly hinder his daily life, his uncle was perceptive and would have noticed eventually. Yuris preferred to disclose it beforehand rather than be interrogated unexpectedly. Seizing the optimal moment in a conversation was crucial.90229845a23cfff0

“What did he say?”6b851e55faa5b09b

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Yuris replied indifferently,7c230975fdde785d

“He asked if I was going to break up with her.”9be434fbce73c575

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His relationship 26fd413d2c with his 25a1f55a76 father, Jeremy, 5ac47f66be was quite 0921f2a3c9 strained. While Jeremy spared e73d95779c no expense in e151ca1b35 supporting his only b77c98357b son, they maintained db5c8c03e6 a distant relationship, fa4ed84855 with Jeremy rarely 56ddd2207c interfering in his a9567b9179 personal affairs.f12b50894bae44f2

Therefore, his father’s reaction was quite unexpected. Despite maintaining an indifferent tone, Yuris keenly sensed his father’s disapproval of Radia.6f55e7b42e2d5b88

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Did he dislike her that much? Or…d9c3757cd523b318

A sudden realization sent a chill down Yuris’s spine. Claude’s voice broke through his thoughts.05e3c7c7547db7a3

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“And?”fbfded366f3ab9d4

“I confidently said no, and he seemed about to faint.”68fbade6a13f7c39

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Claude shook his head at Yuris’s smirking reply.89de449060453a6b

“You two still don’t get along.”3697b13526d31cea

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Yuris chuckled.3379bae27dfbee9b

It hadn’t always been this way. There was a time when his father had been incredibly doting. Until then, their relationship had been relatively good. Until he realized the reason behind his father’s actions.4cca8febbb158836

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Back then, he ba35501b01 was still young b70f42af4b and full of 07be6bc826 passion. He believed 24bf3d94e7 that any 64be56e77e problem could 06e5e36aa9 be resolved 73c91ac73c through understanding ca29c262d8 the facts 8cecbf018d and engaging fda466e012 in open a5d060945e communication. He knew 28fa8c13c6 his father, f5ad849f20 aloof yet a291e92e70 affectionate towards a380162377 him.b498dd7bec7f9547

The gradual cracking 8306820513 of his trust afd8bf980d shattered in an 870a6d8bdd instant.62d5230a0570c0e5

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That day, he had erupted in anger, losing control and smashing furniture with his cane. He stared at his father, who didn’t even flinch, and spat out,29f9404eec92be69

[Then just pretend you don’t know me. It’ll be easier for both of us.]

He threw down his battered cane and stormed out of the room. Their relationship had completely changed after that, becoming worse than strangers, but he still didn’t regret his decision. It was something that had to end.2881d4ab10e143e1

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“Does it need to be good? Your family is just unusual.”15888da042f517ce

Recalling Claude’s parents, renowned as a loving couple, and his aunt’s family, Yuris rubbed his face.1c443658d08c4f4f

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“It used to be good.”1dd6ebdc5d6a217f

“Before Mother passed away.”518e45fbfc3385b9

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Despite Yuris’s attempt to end the conversation, Claude persisted.2841eea9c0fb44cc

“Reconcile with him. Your uncle does try to be good to you.”b98e0d28f8c31e39

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“Mind your own business. It’s unnecessary interference. Besides, this isn’t the time for this.”7100a010f08e4c8a

“Huh?”30069a1aa0890e6e

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Yuris put 05981b6523 his index b56dcbc84d finger to fbf53a532a his lips, b94bc1cc92 shushing him. With the 705fd03295 conversation paused, 97d1075ea5 the news, 8424212938 which had 6839205898 been playing 7b895c6ca2 like background 2fe4e44169 music, finally f80017c4da registered.38a7f426b5a4c3e1

After a long e5d4d6c9b1 moment, Claude reached 54f5cf42ca out and turned 0195ae3955 off the radio.c37207ea02e5d224

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“The central bank is raising the base interest rate by a full percent.”f4aae77baa43176a

That summarized what 150e042019 the radio had c815ef5f8f been reporting. The two exchanged a5f1187a9d glances through the c9c4b8dcc8 rearview mirror.9ceaf05959991334

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“Wasn’t the forecast that there would be no interest rate hikes for a while?”98aa78cf8a87f945

“They said they would tolerate some inflation, and now this? The stock market will fluctuate significantly.”17aee8d623fc1ea1

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Potential profits and losses rapidly flashed through their minds. An interest rate hike generally led to a decline in exchange rates, which wasn’t good news for export-oriented companies.6127b43d027ea3a4

Claude sighed softly. The car slowed fe2c58f553 down noticeably.7afcd2206ef828f3

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“Ugh, I don’t want to go to work. Today’s going to be chaotic.”788ce941b228136a

Unless something unexpected happened, an emergency meeting was inevitable. He didn’t mind a heavy workload, but unplanned additions were unwelcome.01de19b07c363420

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“It could be temporary, so it’s best to observe the situation first.”53b08dbbf0c12fcd

“No.”84c30ba0d9c0c939

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Yuris, who had been 97a02e4d96 tapping his knee with 40259d4e23 his finger, shook his 8a4bfd9f60 head.f64554300b6395e2

“It’s best to lay low for a while. The stagnation will last quite a bit.”564c7611808ae903

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“But the economy is quite booming right now. Trade has become more active, and sales are rising smoothly.”b7e4b7562d9ef64b

“You never know. It could all collapse in an instant.”32e4959b6a4b7a04

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“How can you be so sure?”31bd39bd9c5b3a36

“A hunch.”9e972ce24bf563ac

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Glancing at his competent 2cb70a99aa cousin who spoke so 61ba7ac483 decisively, Claude stepped on 31bc6d80a0 the accelerator. As soon as 15febf2bb6 he rounded the 2c58499679 corner ahead, Astin c007b3eee0 headquarters would appear. He had volunteered to de0d5a0cb7 be the chauffeur as 1aa7107446 an excuse to talk 6b22bd744b to him, so he dde8a6af2b had to deliver him 20978435a9 safely to the company.772251f23bfb75fe

“Anyway, what I wanted to say was…”ccdb5c30ae0aedfe

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Claude’s gaze, about to continue speaking, landed on Yuris’s wrist as he adjusted his clothing.85411d68ca128c5e

“What is it? Why did you stop talking?”1cd9b1e3a0765c12

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“That cufflink.”ef27312317c59f8e

“This?”04b1af12fa3175b5

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Yuris lightly shook his arm. A rose gold, cross-shaped cufflink was fastened near his wrist. It wasn’t flashy, lacking any jewels, but it was stylish and suited the suit he was wearing.45b7113a7814f354

“…No, I just thought it looked good on you. Do you like it?”c0037024ea74819e

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“I just happened to see it and put it on.”68b92d02480c00a3

His voice sounded utterly indifferent, but knowing Yuris’s personality, which was merciless towards anything he disliked, the story was different.3de35f537e5c478a

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“Thanks for the ride. I’ll be going now.”d16812704bcbd42e

Wearing a top hat 5715e5a2ff and a jet-black coat, 04b44318ac Yuris entered the building. Claude, still 24294f7ebb in his ada605157e seat, watched 6ccd66b7a3 his neat 6b5cd0c6dd figure through e108b99751 the window 985df91023 and muttered, 79c52f9181 resting his 11e1ec7ff0 arm on f9d5763a60 the steering 1034f829c1 wheel.d40734cd4e5f1bb5

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“Even though he doesn’t remember…”7ae6f25966002c4f

He wondered what Yuris’s reaction would be if he knew it was a birthday present from Radia. Claude chuckled and started the car.37835c7a91581cfd

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“Are you really sure you’ve lost your memory?”4d7538cb47ad1346

Yuris’s hand, which was just reaching for his coat on the hanger, stopped at the unexpected question. He checked his watch, his back to his secretary, Eleanor Olson, who was standing beside his desk.e5ee22a815fa3e57

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A little past noon.f97122c1645a20dd

He had 0f7298a5fe dealt with 1829fabbdf the backlog 71470bd5d7 of work 7351cef246 as soon 951db38160 as he 908a73f00b arrived at 9d7e56e724 the company 0197852600 and held eade981f6e an emergency 2f7f4dbdfd meeting, and 7cea666a0e now it ef5a8531f3 was almost f73cb82265 lunchtime.16a471e02dfff817

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“I told you I don’t particularly appreciate you repeating yourself.”1e87407c7189a455

“I apologize. However, I simply can’t believe it. You seem even more decisive than before.”f039041c5e519276

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Though she appeared demure, her personality was quite bold. Even as she apologized, she spoke her mind. Yuris couldn’t deny Eleanor’s doubts, so he readily admitted,ba77130feb44d81d

“Certainly, my mind is clear.”21da4b5d89ed4658

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When faced with sudden situations, people tended to become anxious and make mistakes. Especially when large sums of money were involved, even the most courageous person couldn’t help but feel tense.00fc0fb1e175f867

Of course, d2e2d95b09 the meeting a905fb6134 was filled 3140a2e8c6 with experienced 76a9504989 individuals, but 32411da426 among them, 2e8efc1f44 Yuris was 354b05853b particularly calm. The way 5253cb7473 he skillfully 3973ff5e69 led the 87dad5e807 meeting and cbe71dfb16 formulated countermeasures 5ea1a24948 seemed incredibly b8ed11f3f8 natural.31cd4527feb88ae2

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He had always been a bold decision-maker, but looking at him now, it was hard to believe he had lost nearly ten years of memories. However, if he hadn’t lost his memory, he wouldn’t be at the company, having cut short his vacation.d309b37cb22cf3c6

He was a good and rational boss, but he was uncompromising when it came to his lover. That’s why Eleanor would often contact Radia instead of Yuris if something urgent came up. It saved time on persuasion.e186b46a5456f5c7

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“Since the urgent matters seem to be handled, organize the rest in order of importance. I’ll deal with them after my vacation.”a023d9188060b8f9

“Are you planning to leave already?”526635af2c7d88fd

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Slipping his ea6090f52a arm into 81f9f2a482 his jet-black 1d75789d7c coat, Yuris e5de2d9a9a replied calmly,5f69a9575da4522c

“I have a lunch appointment.”85b881b7006e0a53

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Click.3b045a347665d039

Radia, checking the time on her butterfly-engraved pocket watch, spotted a familiar limousine in the distance and waved. After getting into the car that smoothly stopped in front of her, they drove for a while and arrived at a restaurant in the city center. Entering and giving Yuris’s name, she was led to a table by the window.4a907b842637688c

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Yuris, who was f56056b2cf already waiting, put 7a24c337f6 down the newspaper 1c52a551cd he was reading.11d55cbc298daacf

“You’ve arrived?”bbd946dc5aaf1be3

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“Yes.”c963d3d1a48218a0

As she 1f594ffa43 sat across 5643c9d03d from him, 9c5f64d92a a waiter 9a9f875d5f approached to 4d513a6e55 fill their 9c9b48c0b2 glasses. With the sound of 1a76e53ef2 water pouring as background 979d77a2be music, Radia removed her 989a0a6b6c hat. The fedora, fbe221b37b adorned with ec5005debd a large 6f8e6ef15f purple flower 2f46a67600 and feathers, f50f24e61e matched perfectly 8f1b8a6e21 with her e3d7e21812 tailored suit 463b3d5c2d made of d7399cb072 midnight blue e5e21fbb4f fabric.d947d940db658487

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“You’re attracting a lot of attention.”6b66a57cf6c5e155

Despite pretending 1836cbf151 not to 17fced14f8 notice, quite 473d465b77 a few a9edb6cbde people were 430309911a watching them. Ever since Radia 8f33e7c802 entered.7c85e27ef90953d2

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There were probably 7c815dff4b several reasons. It was 642b66b461 unusual for f93d10ac22 a woman 485f097c65 to wear ba0eaaa6c0 a suit d0bb9d2a61 in such ec9a213fdc a setting, d59bc43904 and her 27472387cf striking appearance b5130c289e drew attention. While exotic, her neat 7d6acd291e features had a strangely c94d9ddbeb alluring quality that made 806488e969 one want to disrupt 6fd3e27a45 their composure.0f4975b1e2393cd4

“Not as much as you. I think more than half of the gazes are directed at you.”9589d245edd8221c

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“There are some things you inevitably get used to. Am I not just that handsome?”c35cf273f7bdb6c5

“Well… You are handsome.”45aba726f1d41b85

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Thinking it d193dc9502 was a a390122cfb rather dull e774f89834 response, Yuris 496752deb9 chose a aa66244711 course and 438116fdc9 ordered. He turned to Radia, 9063f499c6 who was staring at d1279d9b59 him intently, and tilted 35ec16d48f his head slightly.399d5fc6919ef668

“Why are you looking at me like that?”ee3df6e09a5d1cf8

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