Hence, Abigail immediately went to acquire a deeper understanding of that ancient art piece. She checked everything carefully such as who the painter was and was the painting an original art or an imitation. Only then would she be able to help Xander snatch this painting with the most worthwhile price.When Abigail was busy, Susanna brought fruits and various exquisite desserts. "Abigail, work is important but don't forget to take a break. Eat some fruits and desserts."Abigail was slightly troubled by this. "Thank you, Susanna. But, you don't have to trouble yourself so much. I'm not that hungry."Susanna replied with a smile, "No worries. If you're not hungry, you can still try and taste it.""Alright, "Abigail was forced to take a piece of the dessert. She did not know what the dessert was made of. It was soft and sticky, yet it melted in her mouth. Susanna saw that Abigail enjoyed the dessert. Susanna quietly remembered this and wanted to make it for her the next time she retur
The man seemed like he was younger than thirty. His body was covered in luxury brands, and his looks were decent. However, Abigail still did not give him any face. "You kept staring at me without my permission. This type of behavior is very impolite.""So, what you're saying is that, as long as I have your permission, I can keep staring at you?" The man curved his lip and showed a smile that he thought was charming. "Going to Hayshiport alone? For a vacation? Or, for work?"From Abigail's perspective, the series of actions that the greasy man performed were all done in order to hit on her. She usually did not want to bother with these types of people. "You and I don't know each other. What I'm doing has nothing to do with you."After being rejected by Abigail so bluntly, the man was not angry. He continued to show his smile, which he felt was charming, "Then, allow me to introduce myself. I'm a Hayshiportian, and my surname is Langston. May I know your name, beautiful?"'Hayshiport
After achieving her objective, Abigail chuckled, "No one. I look up to you for a long time, Mr. Langston. I finally met you today by coincidence, and I wanted to take the next step with you, Mr. Langston.""Look up to me for a long time? Then, let me see if you're worth it or not..." Simon lifted his hand and wanted to pinch Abigail's chin. However, before he could touch her, a hand came and gripped his wrist tightly."Leave!"Xander's deep and cold voice came. Even Simon was scared to the point of not daring to breathe when he was faced with Xander's magnificent presence. Under Xander's deathly stare, Simon got up and left. However, just as he raised his foot, he regained his bearings. "Who are you? How dare you ruin my business!"Xander replied seriously, "You can go back and ask James Langston who I am."The sentence might have been too powerful, or it might have been because Simon was not as tall as Xander. Simon raised his head but could barely meet Xander in the eye. His pre
Abigail lowered her head and whispered, "I remember every word you said. I also know that I have the Zane Corporation behind me. But, how could I trouble you with a minor incident such as being hit on?"He was her boss, not her husband. If she went to him for minor stuff like being hit on, how would she deal with it when he said something like, "What does it have to do with me?"Hearing her mumble, Xander's face softened. His voice was deep and gentle. "Abigail, whether it's work or daily life, you can come to me to solve any issue."Abigail did not dare take Xander's promise seriously. His relationship with her was of a subordinate and their boss. She could not, with good conscience, enjoy his good treatment toward her just because she had the same name as his wife.Hence, she quickly refused. "Mr. Zane, there are many trivial issues in life. Before I met you, I could solve them myself. I should still be able to solve it myself after meeting you."Xander grew frustrated again. "I
As they disembarked from the plane, Abigail, like her usual routine, conscientiously headed to retrieve their luggage. Keith was not with them on this trip, and the burden of managing three suitcases was a tricky task for her alone. She procured a luggage cart, intending to load all three cases onto it for convenience. But, when she turned around, Xander was there with one hand steadying the cart. "I got this."Abigail could not fathom the idea of the CEO himself handling their baggage. "Mr. Zane, this really isn't a task you should have to deal with."Xander simply replied, "It's a private trip."Despite it being a private trip, Abigail still protested. "Mr. Zane..."In a timely intervention, Xander shot a glance at Esther. She immediately sprang into action, tugging at Abigail's arm. "Abigail, let the guys handle the heavy lifting.""But, Essy, this isn't right." Abigail stubbornly resisted, pulling free from Esther and returning to the luggage carousel. "Mr. Zane, let me do it.
Xander was done hearing Abigail deny being his wife to others, which was why he had interrupted her earlier. Abigail, who was oblivious to his reason, assumed that he was getting impatient and hastily waved at the young girl. She then hurriedly followed Xander from behind.The trip was a personal one for Xander, and it was unrelated to work. Hence, Abigail did not arrange for someone from the branch office to pick them up. Instead, she had rented a minivan from a rental company to drive them around. Abigail knew Xander well. He was always discreet and low-profile, and he disliked flamboyance. If it was not for his exceptionally good looks, few would notice him. The clothes he wore never showcased any ostentatious logos, and only someone with a discerning eye would realize that they were tailored just for him.Unbeknownst to her, just as they were boarding the car, Simon's luxurious vehicle happened to pass by them. Simon, who was still brooding with resentment, noticed them and instr
"That won't be necessary," Xander curtly responded.Stella handed Abigail a glass of wine while her eyes were scanning Abigail appreciatively from head to toe. "Abigail, you're so beautiful, and your figure is fantastic. I bet if you slipped into an evening gown tonight, you'd outshine us all."Xander stared at Abigail, and his gaze held a trace of possessiveness. He relished the fact that he alone had the privilege to appreciate her exquisite figure in its fullness. There was no reason for him to share this luxury with anyone else.Abigail laughed lightly. "You're flattering me. I couldn't outshine you or Susie."Stella shot back playfully. "False modesty is a form of pride, you know.""Who's being proud?" Susie, walking over with Alwyn, squeezed into their circle. "Abigail, are you trying to keep your figure a secret from every man except your husband?""Absolutely not," Abigail said and thought, 'It's probably because Nathan, like me, barely remembers what I look like, let alo
Susie, however, had a different opinion. "Even for a couple as close as husband and wife, I believe that we should still provide each other with some personal space. Gluing ourselves to each other day in and day out would likely lead to exhaustion."Stella teased, "Are you tired of Alwyn, then?"At those words, Susie hurriedly glanced back, and she was anxious. Seeing that Alwyn was not paying attention to their conversation, she let out a quiet sigh of relief. "Alwyn and I have known each other since our childhood days. The moment we hit the legal age for marriage, we got our marriage certificate. It's been nearly thirty years since I've known him, and I'd be lying if I said that I've never felt a sense of weariness. But, what truly irritates me is that he's even more controlling than my father. In his eyes, I'm like an immature child who needs constant supervision. He's always overseeing this and that. I barely have any personal space."Stella gently poked her forehead. "You're a