Xander could not use his present identity to know what Abigail was truly thinking. So, he grabbed his personal phone to text Abigail using his Nathan identity: [Abigail, how's work today... Are you doing okay?]It seemed like the text had disappeared after he sent it. Xander waited for a long time, but he still did not receive a reply from Abigail.Abigail usually would not carry her personal phone with her during working hours. So, she did not know she had received a text from Nathan.Abigail thought, 'Mr. Young is in a rush. He has to go to the airport soon. The agreement signing can't be delayed any longer.'Abigail waited for a long time, but she still did not see Xander walk out of his office. So, she knocked on his office door again. "Mr. Zane, you..."Before she could finish talking, Xander already walked toward her and said, "Let's go."He strode to the elevator after he walked out of his office. Abigail kept up with his pace and entered the CEO's exclusive elevator with
At present, the country was thriving and prosperous. The citizens were getting richer. And the number of wealthy people was increasing. As people became richer, tourism would also become a major expenditure for many people, especially wealthy individuals.Wealthy individuals did not care how much they spent. They cared about the environment, service, privacy, and so on. But the current tourism programs could not satisfy the huge market demand.So, the Zane Corporation spent a sky-high amount of money to buy the rights to use the land of Oakford Island. They planned to build a top-class maritime amusement park that combined various elements such as leisure activities, entertainment options, business facilities, and so on.The Zane Corporation owned the top-tier HC hotel chain brand. It was known around the world for its luxurious and unique furnishing style. It was highly appreciated by wealthy people around the world.But now, Xander wanted to do more than just the hotel business.
Abigail thought, 'Before a meal, he'd want the disinfected plates to be washed several times. And he must use his personal fork. And his personal fork must be changed regularly too. The clothes he wears must be immaculate. He'll throw them away if the clothes are just slightly wrinkled...'Just the thought of spending her life with a man like him frightened Abigail and gave her goosebumps.Xander raised his dashing eyebrows as he said, "Do you truly think so?"Abigail put on a pleasing, sincere smile as she nodded vigorously. "Of course!"Xander said, "Little liar!"Abigail was speechless.She thought, 'What did I lie to him about?'Did I deceive him into giving me money?'Or did I deceive him for sexual purposes?'I merely wanted to make him happy so that it'll make my job easier.'...Abigail had been working non-stop for half a month. The contract signing with the Skyrocket Corporation was the only work today. The original plan was that after signing the contract, Abigail
As expected, Abigail picked Esther without any hesitation. "Mr. Zane, if you don't have any other tasks for me, I'll go and eat with Essy now."After Esther celebrated Easter with them in Paridale, she just disappeared the next day. Abigail did not know where she went. And she also did not receive any news from her for a long time.Moreover, she was busy with Emma's matters and with work. She did not have the time to be concerned about where Esther went.Abigail wanted to take this opportunity today to properly ask Esther what she was busy with recently.Although Xander was very reluctant, he still respected Abigail's choice. So, he could only watch them leave....On the way there, Esther was constantly talking to Abigail.She told her that she went to a few countries to spend time with her friends after she left Paridale.In short, Esther's life was great. It was so great that Abigail, who came from an ordinary family, could not even imagine it.Abigail paid attention to wha
"We do? In what way?" Abigail looked at Mallory. She did not think that she looked like her.Esther then stared at them again. "I can't exactly tell in what way you two look alike. Perhaps you two look alike in general..."Esther did not think they looked alike back then. But the more she looked at them now, the more she felt they looked like each other. But she could not specifically tell what the resemblance between them was.She then stared at them for some time. She finally figured it out. 'They both have beautiful foxy eyes.'But the difference is that Abigail's eyes are clear and bright. They're like the Sea of Stars that make people want to immerse themselves in it. While Mallory's eyes are gentler. They're so gentle that they make people feel very protective toward her.'"As the saying goes, beautiful people tend to resemble each other. Perhaps, we both are good-looking." Mallory did not take Esther's words seriously. She continued saying, "Abigail, I heard from Esther tha
Mallory's eyes brightened upon hearing it. "Abigail, you're so nice. We're friends now. So, don't call me Ms. Guzman from now on. Call me Mallory."Abigail nodded. "Sure."Mallory then squeezed beside Abigail and asked, "Abigail, can you help me win Xander over?"Before Abigail could respond, Mallory continued to say, "If you can help me successfully marry Xander, I'll definitely ask him to give you a pay raise in the future. I'll not forget your kindness to me."'So, after all the fuss, this is her true purpose today,' Abigail thought. She felt like laughing as she responded, "Ms. Guzman, I can't help you with this."Abigail had just been working alongside Xander for a year. But many people had asked her to help them win Xander over.Mallory was not the first person who asked her for this favor. And Abigail believed Mallory would not be the last one.Back then, some people even promised Abigail houses, cars, and money if she successfully helped them. But Mallory was the first p
Esther said, "Mallory, my brother already has my sister-in-law..."Mallory interrupted her. She screamed heartbrokenly, "Your sister-in-law is just luckier than me. She was chosen by your grandmother to marry Xander. Your brother doesn't even love his wife."Esther said, "You can't read my brother's mind. How can you know whether my brother loves his wife or not?"Mallory responded, "The night before yesterday you told me yourself that your brother hasn't even made love to his wife. The only reason a man isn't willing to touch his wife is that he doesn't love the woman at all."Esther said, "You believed the nonsense I said when I was drunk?"Mallory did not care if it was the drink talking. "That woman can't even manage to sexually arouse your brother. He isn't willing to be intimate with her. And yet, you still don't allow me to marry your brother. Do you wish the Zane family's line to end?""Mallory. Please shut up and stop talking... My brother cares about his wife a lot. It'
Abigail thought, 'Right my ass. Whether or not they love each other is their business. She's just an outsider. Who's she to meddle in a married couple's business? And she even spoke so righteously.'"All right. Don't say it." Mallory then said to Esther, "Esther, your sister-in-law minds about your brother's problems in that aspect, but I don't. I don't care about your brother's capability in that aspect. As long as he accepts me, I don't mind if we'll never have coitus. If he doesn't want to marry me, it's fine too. I'm willing to stay by his side without being married to him."Mallory was like a madwoman who lost her mind.Abigail had some doubts. 'Does she truly love Xander?'Or is she just obsessed with winning him over?'No matter what it was, Abigail felt pity for Mallory who had lost her mind and whose heart was broken.She thought to herself again, 'A woman stoops so low just for a man. She doesn't even care about her dignity anymore. It's so sad.'Abigail did not want t