Chapter 17 When Aveline mentioned that person , her voice was calm , as if she had already come to terms with it . But Ryan knew very well that one couldnt simply come to terms with having truly loved someone . She had only hidden her wounds , and would lick them when no one was around . Ryan didnt ask much , but changed the tople , I know you havent paid for your fathers surgery yet . Consider it a friendly loan from me . You can repay me later . He knew that Aveline , a young girl , had a hard time earning money . He had wanted to help her on several occasions , but Aveline had always refused . Aveline shook her head once again this time , I dont need it , Ryan . Aveline , your fathers illness is serious . Are you willing to endure the humiliation from that scoundrel rather than accept my help ? I dont have any conditions , I just want to help you . You kn my family might not be as wealthy as the Sterling family , but this money is nothing for me . Dont burden yourself with guilt . Aveline held the cup in her hands and looked at him slowly . Her face was pale , and it was heartbreaking to see her like this . Ryan , I know youre a good person , but … I have no future . Whether it was this relationship or the money , she couldnt repay either . As the IV bag was running low , Aveline decisively pulled out the needle without using a cotton swab to stop the bleeding, and fresh blood flowed . She nonchalantly put on her coat and said , Ryan , you dont need to worry about the money . As long as I get the divorce certificate from him , he will give me the ten million dollars I asked for . My dad had surgery yesterday , so Im going to the hospital to see him . Her stubborn nature was evident . Even her mentor had expressed regret during their dinner , saying , What a promising talent she was , but its a shame . I wonder who influenced her . Perhaps sensing that he was about to offer her a ride , Aveline raised her phone and said , My car is here . Chapter 17 Blocking Ryans path . As she put on her coat and her hand touched the doorknob , Ryan asked , Aveline , have you ever regretted giving up everything to marry him ? Regret ? He had caused her family to suffer like this , her father had been traumatized , and their lovely child was gone . She should have regrets , but every time she closed her eyes , she could picture the man who had saved her from last love trap , the same young man in black she had once seen at the weeding . She forced back her tears and said , No , I dont regret it . With a click , the door closed , and Ryan watched her walk away , his heart filled with mixed emotions . At the hospital , Anthony was still in the ICU , and she could only watch from a distance . The questions she wanted to ask were stuck in her throat . In her memory , Anthony was a humble and gentleman . Before her parents divorce , they never had a serious argument . Even when Elizabeth left all those years ago , he never remarried . He spent all his free time with her . Alexander mentioned her father every time they ate together , which showed that he didnt hold any grudges against her . When they were together , she had heard that he had a sister who went missing when she was a child , and his mother had become mentally unstable after that . What did the missing sister have to do with her father ? Aveline decided to start investigating the people around her father . She went to visit Driver Joshua and Steward Jacob early in the morning . Strangely , these people who had been with her father for a lifetime either had strange accidents or were unreachable abroad . The only person who knew the truth , her father , was still unconscious . She felt like a headless fly , wandering through the night . The situation had clearly reached a point where it couldnt be a coincidence ; someone was intentionally Refusing To Be His Perfect Replica , I Choose The Chapter 17 behind it . Aveline couldnt find any information from her side of the family , so she immediately turned her attention to Alexanders driver , Lucas , and his assistant , Jordan . She looked at her watch ; it was only seven oclock . At this time , they should be on their way to pick up Alexander . Aveline called Jordan . Fortunately , after a few rings , he answered . He was as polite as ever , saying , Madam . Hearing this long lost address , Aveline suppressed the bitterness in her heart and said , Jordan , Ive made an appointment with Alexander for a divorce . Can you pick me up ? The other person fell silent . They , like Alexander , didnt like surprises . Aveline quickly added , Dont get me wrong . I dont have any other intentions . Im just afraid that there might be another accident today that delays our divorce . My father hasnt woken up yet , and the medical expenses havent been settled . L … In terms of personal relationships , she got along well with the two Hills , and she had never mistreated them . So when she showed a bit of vulnerability , Jordan agreed , Madam , where are you ? Ill come over right away . Aveline gave them the address closest to their location . This place was on the way to Noble Springs Residence , where Nora lived . Although Aveline was unwilling to admit it , Alexander had been photographed several times by the media staying there . He must have spent those months away from her here . Sorry , Madam , were about to reach Cedar Road . It might take us twenty minutes to get to you . Is that okay ? Jordan asked . Okay , Aveline replied , surprised . Cedar Road ? That was near Sterlings residence . They didnt live together ? Aveline quickly pushed that thought aside . Whether they lived together or not was none of her business . Lucas arrived quickly , and Jordan , as usual , opened the car door respectfully , Youve waited for a long time , Madam . Aveline nodded as she got in the car , It wasnt a long wait . Compared to Jordans calm demeanor , Lucas was more lively , Madam , how come youre not sleeping in Chapter 17 on such a cold day ? The roosters havent even crowed yet . Jordan glared at him , and Lucas quickly intercepted , Madam , I used to think that Mr. Sterling suddenly . changed his mind because of Nora . Now I think its not just about a woman . Youve been with him , and you should know about his sister . Squeak ! The car suddenly braked , and Lucas moved his hand away from the steering wheel . He hurriedly raised his hand , Madam , please dont say anything outrageous . Jordan calmly replied . Madam , you know that Mr. Sterlings affairs are off limits for us . We dont know much even if we wanted to . Please understand . Aveline covered her face with her hands , tears slipping through her fingers . I know Im putting you in a difficult position , but Im at my wits end . Alexander wont talk , my father just had surgery and hasnt woken up . and the Blackwood family has fallen apart . All the leads have gone cold . Even if it costs me my life . I just want to know the truth rather than being tormented by him day and night . Madam , Miss Sterlings matters are a forbidden zone for Mr. Sterling . We dont know much even if we wanted to . Seemingly aware that Aveline was going to continue pleading , Jordan wrote down a series of addresses on a piece of paper , Madam , for the sake of our past acquaintance , I can only help you this far . Five-year-old Annie, who can understand animals, saved Landon Hawthorne, a wealthy businessman, from suicide. Now she's his whole world and he's her legal cheat-code against every villain fate throws ...