At the airport, people came and went.

Many people looked at Ceres with a strange look.

Ceres stood there in a daze as if she had lost her soul.

Jamie had no mercy on Ceres.

Ceres got hurt so badly, physically and mentally.

Ceres didn't know what to do.

In order not to attract more attention from the folks, Ceres went into the bathroom. She sat on the toilet, held the mirror given by Jamie, and looked at her face in the mirror with tears quietly flowing from the corners of her eyes.

Ceres did not remember how she met Johny, but she was sure there was no red spot on her face then. Otherwise, she would never have won the favor of someone like Johny.

Ceres thought, 'If I had had those red spots when Johny met me the first time, he would have been completely disgusted by my appearance. Then Johny would never have approached me, let alone fallen in love with me.

Johny loves me very much! But will he love an ugly girl? Probably he will have nightmares if he has to stay with a girlfriend as ugly as me.

Not to mention that Johny is such a nobleman! Wealthy and out of touch, Johny is the CEO of Eagle Group. People will laugh at him if his wife is ugly.'

Ceres did not even dare to think more about the horrible consequence.

Two women were making small talk in the bathroom. Ceres could tell from the accent that they were from Country A.

"Have you heard of it? Eagle Group is now facing bankruptcy," one woman said.

"Shut up! How could that be? Johny Winsor is such a powerful person. He won a lawsuit several days ago. The group won't go bankrupt," the other woman said.

"Indeed, he won the lawsuit. So what? I don't know what was in his mind. He should strike while the iron is hot. He should launch new products right after winning the lawsuit. But he did nothing. Who knows what he has been busy with," the first speaker added.

"Really? That sounds too bad!" the other woman said.

"Well! No new products! Poor sales of old products! What's more, the Eagle Group is isolated and helpless. Someone told me that it had angered both the Winsor Group and the Andy Group," the first speaker continued.

"But I heard that Johny is preparing for his wedding. Is that true?" the other woman asked.

"That's right. And I can't figure out why Johny did that. How could he have the mood for a wedding before cleaning up the mess in the Eagle Group? Johny could have a promising future. But now, he is ruining it!" the woman said.

The two women walked out of the bathroom as they continued the small talk, but as they went further and further away, Ceres could no longer hear anything.

Ceres felt guilty after hearing their conversation.

'What? Is the Eagle Group going bankrupt? Why did I know nothing about it?' Ceres thought.

She knew that the Winsor Group and the Andy Group had always been trying to bring down the Eagle Group. In addition, the preparation of the wedding also took up some of Johny's time. However, Ceres had never seen Johny being panic or worried, so she thought he could handle it.

Johny originally planned to go on a honeymoon with Ceres right after the wedding, but Ceres refused that on the grounds of her schoolwork. She also hoped that Johny could focus on his career as her husband.

However, she did not expect the Eagle Group to be in danger.

If she went back, Johny would undoubtedly replace out who did that to her face. He would surely take revenge on Jamie, and Caleb would try all he could to protect his daughter.

If so, Johny would have another enemy.

Thinking of that, Ceres finally made a decision.

She stood up, stuffed the mirror into her pocket, and walked out of the bathroom.

She tore the plane ticket and threw it into a rubbish bin.

Standing in the airport, Ceres looked at the crowd and did not know what to do next.

"Why are you still here?" Someone asked from behind.

Ceres turned around and saw Roy.

"If your wife gets as ugly as I am, will you still accept her?" Ceres asked while pointing at the ugly red spots on her face.

Roy couldn't help looking away from the red spots that were indeed ugly.

"I will if she is my true love. And I think Johny won't mind those red spots," Roy said.

"I'm not a fool!" Ceres sneered.

Roy didn't say anything more. He wouldn't say a word about things beyond his knowledge. Besides, not having been in love before, Roy couldn't give any suggestions about love. "Do you have any plans?" Roy asked.

Ceres shook her head and answered, "I'll stay here for some time. I'm afraid to see him right now."

"Good luck then!" Roy said.

Roy accomplished his task.

Now, Roy could go back and report to Caleb. Jamie did release Ceres, but Ceres decided to stay.

Roy turned around to leave the airport after finishing his words.

Staring at Roy's back, Ceres had a brainwave. She then hurriedly chased after him.

"Hey, wait!" Ceres yelled.

After hearing Ceres's voice, Roy stopped and asked, "Is there anything else?"

"Find me a job!" Ceres answered.

Roy looked Ceres up and down. They only met with each other two days ago. To be exact, they did not know each other at all. They knew nothing about each other except for their faces. "Can you do me a favor?" Ceres asked.

"Do you know me? How could you trust a person you just met?" Roy asked.

"I don't know who you are, and I don't trust you, either," Ceres answered honestly.

"Then why did you ask me to help you replace a job? Aren't you afraid that I will sell you? Besides, Miss Jamie has a grudge against you. Why do you think I will help you?" Roy asked.

Roy found Ceres funny.

"I don't trust you. I am gambling on your good character," Ceres answered.

Ceres's eyes were filled with confidence.

"Gamble?" Roy asked.

"Yes, you protected me on the ship. I don't know you well, but I'm sure you own good character. I'm new to the city, and you are the only person I know. I can only gamble on the chance that you will help me," Ceres answered.

Her gaze shocked Roy.

Roy found her gaze was so similar to Caleb's.

Somehow, he wanted to bring Ceres back. Perhaps there were some secrets to be revealed.

Roy brought Ceres back to the Bullock's.

After all, the Bullock family needs maids to work in its large manor.

The butler, Dylan Beake, was honest and easygoing. Without any doubt, he would hire Ceres if Roy asked for a favor.

"Mr. Dylan, she is one of my distant relatives. She is new to this city, and she needs a job. Would you do me a favor and let her work here? Please keep it a secret for me! I don't want people to think I abuse power and position to get her a job here," Roy said.

Dylan was smart. He immediately understood Roy's intention and said, "Don't worry! I'll keep it a secret."

"She is not a good-looking girl. I'm afraid Mr. Caleb and Miss Jamie might get frightened by her appearance. Let her work outside!" Roy said.

Dylan glanced at Ceres and saw her ugly face, but he was old enough to have seen all sorts of strange things. Thus, Dylan didn't get startled and looked calm.

"What is her name?" Dylan asked.

Roy looked at Ceres.

"My name is Carly," Ceres hurriedly replied.

"Well, Carly! You will work in the garden from today on," Dylan said.

"Thank you, Mr. Dylan!" Roy said.

After Dylan left, Roy stared at Ceres and asked, "Do you know how much risk I took to bring you here?"☐☐☐☐☐☐☐

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