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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 4

by Christopher Harris — I Don't Want Your Money The next morning, the reporter came to Jack with the morning newspaper that carried the report of his deeds. But Jack still refused to come downstairs and insisted on waiting for the witnesses to appear. At noon, an old lady really came to testify. As soon as the old lady saw Jack, who looked haggard, she said tearfully, "Yes, it's this young man! It was him who saved the whole bus of people!" As she spoke, she took out a handkerchief from her inner pocket, unfolded it, and…
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 3

by Christopher Harris — Waiting for Evidence on the Roof Mr. Smith understood. So Jack wanted to extort some money to go back and treat his father! He walked over and saw that Jack's eyes were fixed on a striking news headline: A migrant worker threatened to jump off a building to get his unpaid wages, and the wages were finally settled. After a while, Jack's eyes lit up. He stood up suddenly and shouted excitedly, "I've got it! I have a way!" Then he left in a hurry. Mr. Smith shook his head. "Crazy!" It was getting a bit…
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 2

by Christopher Harris — Give Me an Explanation Mr. Smith quickly came up with a plan after assessing the situation. He exaggeratedly slapped his head. "Oh, I remember! There was indeed an accident, and I rushed to the scene immediately after it happened. But... young man, I have no impression at all of you saving people while injured!" "How could this be!" Jack said unwillingly, trying to remind him. "Please recall. When I was saving people, my right leg was cut by a big piece of glass. The blood soaked my trouser leg. You…
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{{Claim for Compensation}} chapter 1

by Christopher Harris — Do You Still Recognize Me? One evening in the depth of winter, an old man named Mr. Smith, the manager of a long - distance passenger transport company in New York, was about to leave the office. Suddenly, there came several heavy knocks on the door. Then a young man limped in, bringing in a gust of cold wind. He looked furious and headed straight for Mr. Smith's desk. Mr. Smith was secretly startled. Judging from the young man's manner, he probably came to pick a fight. Strangely enough, when the…
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The Place of Love

by Rachel Poole — In the soft glow of the Breeze Coffee House, Amy summoned her courage to confess her love to Police Officer Tom, only to be met with a firm rejection. Little did she know, this refusal was just the start of a complex and emotional journey. Amy’s younger brother Jack had embezzled public funds, and Tom was the officer handling the case. As Amy tried to save her brother, she got closer to Tom, experiencing a whirlwind of emotions from hope to despair. What will happen next? Will Amy’s brother get a lighter sentence? And what’s the real reason behind Tom’s initial coldness? Dive into this touching story to find out.
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The Place of Love chapter 2

by Rachel Poole — Amy couldn't fall asleep. She didn't know how many years her brother would be sentenced to and whether he could still go to school in the future. She thought of Officer Tom. Tom was an honest and righteous man. Just the fact that he helped her get back the $70,000 she was cheated out of was worth repaying. It was quite common to give a red - envelope as a gift these days. Moreover, her brother's case was still in his hands. Also, out of a莫名 sense of jealousy, she wanted to see Officer Tom's home and…
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The Place of Love chapter 3

by Rachel Poole — Officer Tom, it was you who sent me to prison. Three years later, no, from today on, I'll behave well and strive for an early release. I hope you can come to pick me up from prison as my brother - in - law! With deep respect, Jack After reading it, Amy pretended not to understand and asked, "Why didn't you tear up this nonsense letter?" "Because... I love you!" "Why did you reject me before?" "I'm in this line of work, and I have to put my love in the right place." Amy stood up and threw…
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The Place of Love chapter 1

by Rachel Poole — Pretty Amy got involved with Police Officer Tom. Amy主动 invited Tom to meet at the Breeze Coffee House. The candlelight was flickering softly, and the romantic music was playing. Amy blushed shyly, while Tom gazed at her leisurely, smiling silently. Amy summoned up her courage and said, "I... I think I've fallen in love with you." After saying that, she looked up at Tom, with a sincere look on her face. "Sorry, I can't accept your feelings," Tom said, putting away his smile and looking…
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It has nothing to do with money. chapter 2

by Johnny David — "Do you have anything else?" Sarah asked half - angrily and half - mockingly. Who would have thought that the old man mumbled, "Yes, yes..." He felt around in his arms and really took out another certificate of deposit, also asking to change it to a three - month fixed - term deposit. Sarah took the certificate of deposit and glanced at it. Wow! This one was even more exaggerated. There was only $300 on it. She couldn't help but mutter, "Really, with only a few hundred dollars in total, why make such a…
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It has nothing to do with money.

by Johnny David — In the bustling city of New York, at a local savings bank, a young junior clerk named Sarah is about to experience a day that will turn her world upside down. With the bank raising the deposit interest rate, a flood of retired folks has descended upon the bank. One fateful lunch – time, an old man in a plain – cloth suit walks in with a small – amount certificate of deposit. Sarah, already hungry and impatient, can’t help but get annoyed as the old man keeps pulling out more and more tiny – amount deposits. But little does she know, this seemingly ordinary old man holds a huge surprise that will make her realize how wrong her initial judgment was. What could that surprise be? Keep reading to find out!
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