Chapter 45

"I know you're shocked, I was too," Fathia said calmly. But when Jess's touch grazed her cheek, which had been burned and left a scar that made her unrecognizable to whoever was in front of her, Jess winced. "Does it hurt a lot?"

Fathia just chuckled softly. "It hurt more to see my own funeral on TV."

Jess wanted to laugh, but instead, she started crying again. Fathia immediately embraced her. "I'm so lucky to still be able to meet you, Jess, seriously," Fathia whispered, also succumbing to tears. Many stories were exchanged during their three-month separation.

"But... I was asked to stay away from Sebastian's life," Fathia said softly. "That Fox woman said I'm dangerous for Sebastian. Well, I guess... as far as I remember, I've been the troublemaker."

"But in the news, you... you're the sole heir of Group Azure? Is that true or a lie?"

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