Addison stared at the brooch in Marilyn's hand. Why did he ... Could it be that Harvey had already decided to marry me the third time we met? Back then, we had barely exchanged a few words ... "Addison, this is not Harvey's brooch, so where did you get it?" Marilyn stroked the brooch, her voice filled with confusion. "Um ... " Addison snapped out of her reverie. Caught off guard by Marilyn's question, she scratched her head. Momentarily at a loss, she blurted out, "I-I bought it." "Bought it?" But this brooch is unique to the Johnstons. Marilyn looked puzzled. She examined the brooch closely, turning it over in her hands, scrutinizing every detail—it unmistakably belonged to the Johnstons. "Addison, did you really buy this somewhere?" Marilyn asked earnestly. Feeling a twinge of guilt, Addison managed to keep her composure and nodded, "Yes." Marilyn fell silent. After a moment, she looked up. "Addison, I need to ask you a favor." Bracing herself for another request related to the Johnstons, Addison leaned back. "Marilyn, I've already said I can't help ... " Marilyn shook her head, cutting her off, "It's not about helping us. It's about this brooch. Could you let me have it?" Hearing this, Addison's eyes widened. "This brooch? Marilyn wanted the brooch?" "Addison, may I?" Marilyn's eyes were pleading. Her eyes, still red from crying, looked at Addison with an earnest tremble, cradling the brooch as if it were a fragile treasure. "I ... " Addison found herself at a loss for words. This brooch was the first gift Harvey had given Addison. And now that she knew its true significance, thanks to Marilyn's revelations, it held even more value.If Marilyn had not shared the story behind the brooch today, Addison might have considered parting with it. Now, knowing its importance, she could not let it go. Marilyn blinked nervously, tears glistening on her long eyelashes. "I don't need your help with our family anymore. Just give me the brooch, and I'll leave." ... Marilyn would rather have this brooch than save the Johnstons? Addison bit her lip. She did not decide right away but asked calmly, "Why? You'd choose a brooch over the Johnstons? And this brooch isn't even an heirloom. It could even be a fake. "Are you really going to make this decision?" Addison locked eyes with Marilyn firmly. Marilyn did not hesitate, "Yes." "Can I have it, Addison? I know this brooch isn't the one from our family, but I ... " Marilyn paused, "Or maybe I could buy it from you? How much did it cost you? I'll pay double." This brooch is so similar, so reminiscent of ... After Harvey left, Marilyn was left with nothing. She did not want to think about why anymore. Now that she had found this brooch, she felt she must keep it at all costs. Even though it was not Harvey's, Marilyn had come to view it as her last connection to him. And to Addison, it was just a casual purchase, so it should not hold any special significance or value. Marilyn did not believe she was asking for too much. If it really was too much, she would not have the courage to ask Addison for it. Marilyn struggled to find the right words, repeating them in a low, sorrowful tone. "It's not about the money," Addison's voice broke. "Then, Addison, tell me what you want. If I can provide it, I will, without question." What if this brooch really belonged to Harvey? What if he lost it and Addison just happened to buy it by chance?The more Marilyn thought about it, the more attached she became to the brooch. Addison's eyelashes fluttered as she stood up in silence. Seeing Addison stand, clearly reluctant to part with the brooch, Marilyn quickly grabbed the hem of her dress. Her eyes showed desperation as she murmured, "Addison, this brooch was Harvey's last belonging." Addison was taken aback, a jolt running through her. "What did you say? "What do you mean Harvey's belonging?" Was this the only thing left of Harvey? Were there no belongings of Harvey left in the Johnston Residence? Only this brooch? It seemed Marilyn heard the unspoken questions in Addison's heart and sighed, "This is all that's left. I want to keep this as a memory." Hearing this, Addison felt like she had been struck by lightning, her voice rising, "Harvey is your son. How could you be so heartless as to discard all his things? "If they were all discarded, why pretend you want this brooch?" Marilyn was taken aback by Addison's sudden outburst. She tried to explain but found herself at a loss for words. "I ... " The memories of Harvey's death were too painful to recall. "You can go." Addison's voice was full of anger and fatigue. She no longer wanted to deal with any of the Johnstons. Marilyn was distraught. "Addison, please let me explain. I didn't throw away Harvey's things." "You didn't? Did they disappear on their own? If you didn't agree, would your staff dare to get rid of his belongings?" Addison was done listening to Marilyn's excuses. Marilyn watched Addison nearly reach the stairs before making her decision. "After Harvey left, Lance burned all his things," she said, voice quivering with reluctance. Addison halted abruptly. Lance burned all of Harvey's things?Why? Addison turned around and asked, "Did Lance really do that?" Marilyn nodded slowly. "I hesitated to tell you because I thought you might not believe me." "I wanted to keep some of Harvey's things," Marilyn pleaded with a sigh. "Can you understand a mother's heart?" Why did Lance do that? Why? Addison's heart raced. Harvey had cherished his brother; why would Lance destroy his memories? "Addison, you declined to help us with the company, but Harvey left behind only this company and the brooch," Marilyn continued. "I need to keep one as a memento." Stunned, Addison processed Marilyn's desperation to save the company. It was driven by her memories of Harvey. "Any of these two?" Addison asked softly. Marilyn looked down and nodded. "I don't want Harvey to see me sad from heaven. I don't want him to see me fail to protect his possessions even though I claimed to love him." "I only want to protect one item. If not the company, then at least this brooch," Marilyn added, her voice thick with emotion. She paused, lost in thought. "Did Harvey have someone special? If so, I'd personally give this brooch to her," Marilyn mused. Addison bit her lip, withholding her own secret connection to Harvey. Thankfully, she reacted quickly enough and kept her answer in her heart. He does. He did. ... After a reflective silence, Addison spoke decisively, "I'll give you the authorization to save the company."She was resolved to keep the brooch for herself.