Ian personally escorted Dolly to the HR department, while I was asked to wait in the adjacent guest lounge.Once alone, I took the opportunity to look around.Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the 22nd floor, I gazed down at the bustling streets below. The constant stream of cars and tiny figures of pedestrians moving like ants made the city feel even grander.I couldn’t help but sigh. Even at its peak, White Corporation had never operated from a building this high up. The Wynn family was truly on another level.As I was lost in thought, the door suddenly swung open.“Who are you?”A sharp, demanding voice cut through the air.I turned around to find another tall, striking woman standing there.Seriously. Was there some kind of beauty quota for this district?She had her auburn-brown hair elegantly pinned up, stood around 5’5”, and had the kind of perfectly toned figure that came from strict self-discipline.I gave her a polite nod. “Hello, I’m… here to see Mr. Wynn.”The
To be honest, the moment I was recognized, I felt nothing but awkwardness and frustration, along with a flicker of irritation at being exposed.Of all the titles in the world, Mrs. Moore was the one I despised the most.I had no memories of ever being Julian’s wife, yet people insisted on labeling me as such, dragging me through their opinions, judgments, and whispered gossip.I pressed my lips together, unwilling to acknowledge this woman any further.The moment she realized who I was, disdain flickered across her eyes before she quickly covered it with a phony smile.“Well, well, so it is Mrs. Moore,” she cooed, her tone dripping with insincerity. “Forgive me for not recognizing you sooner. What a surprise to see you here. Tell me, where’s Mr. Moore? Didn’t he come with you?”Her prying tone grated on my nerves.I didn’t know how to answer her.More importantly, I didn’t want to.All I could think about was how quickly I needed to get out of here once Dolly’s interview was over.See
I didn’t want to stay here for even a second longer. I grabbed her hand and pulled her outside.As we walked, Dolly asked, “Did that woman say something to you just now? You don’t look too good.”I hesitated for a moment before saying, “She recognized me as Julian’s wife and mentioned something about a business banquet three years ago… and she also said…”Dolly immediately tugged on my arm, urging me to continue. “Spit it out! What exactly did she say?”Frustrated, I replied, “I don’t even understand what she was getting at. She said that when Julian was selected as one of the ‘Top Ten Influential Figures’ and ‘Fashion Icon of the Year,’ it was all thanks to my help.”The moment I said it, Dolly’s expression changed. Her voice sharpened. “And then? What else did she say?”I recalled, “She said I was quite close with the event organizer, Mr. Warren…”“Damn it!” Dolly suddenly exploded with rage. She grabbed me, her agitation overflowing. “What else did she say?!”Startled by her reac
In the spacious CEO’s office, Dolly was still fuming with anger. I tried several times to get her to sit down and have some water, but she couldn’t calm down. She snapped at Miles, “What position does that woman, Rachel Cross, even hold in the company? Fire her immediately. Right now!” Panicked, I quickly covered her mouth. “Stop it, Dolly. Miles wouldn’t do that. Let’s not cause more trouble.” Dolly shoved my hand away, her eyes red with frustration as she shouted, “Shut up! What do you even know? I’m protecting you, Eve! Just listen to me! "If your precious Miles can't protect you, then he's no better than Julian Moore. You'd be better off joining a convent and spending your life in solitude than ending up with a man like that."I was stunned. I had never seen Dolly like this before. In the eighteen years I had known her, she had always been hot-tempered and straightforward, never hesitating to fight or curse in front of me, but that was always directed at outsiders. S
As we waited, Miles sat beside us in silence, quietly handing us tissues. I didn’t know how to describe it.By the time Dolly and I had cried ourselves out, the floor in front of us was littered with crumpled tissues. Meanwhile, Miles, completely unbothered, was calmly opening a second pack—rose-scented, no less. I mumbled, “Thanks…” Dolly was speechless.Miles looked at my swollen, tear-streaked face and sighed. “Eve, rest here for a bit. I need to talk to Dolly alone in the next room, alright?” I hesitated and glanced at Dolly. She hesitated even longer but still refused to nod. Miles’ tone grew firmer. “Miss Jones, if you don’t want to talk, I can have someone investigate instead. You should know that I can find out everything.” Dolly wavered. Miles pressed on. “Rather than letting me uncover something that may not even be the full truth, wouldn’t it be better if you told me yourself?“I know how much you care about Eve. That means your version of the story is the m
“Julian, let me go! It hurts!” “Would you regret it if I died?!” “Julian, don’t leave with Chloe. I love you…” I jolted awake, gasping for air like a fish stranded on dry land. My chest heaved uncontrollably, and my throat felt like it was being torn apart. Opening my eyes with great effort, I was met with the blinding glare of fluorescent lights overhead. The rhythmic beeping of machines nearby further confirmed my suspicion that I was in a hospital room. “She is awake. The doctor said it’s just a head injury and emotional shock. Nothing serious.” A low voice spoke on the phone beside my bed. I slowly pieced together the situation. So, I was sick? A cold, clear voice came through the phone speaker. “As long as it’s nothing serious. I have a video conference to attend, so I won’t be coming over.” The person holding the phone sighed, turned around, and was startled to see me awake. “Mrs. Moore, you’re awake?” I opened my mouth, about to ask a question, but the woman in
After two days of rest in the hospital, Dolly drove me home. I wanted to leave with her, but she quickly locked the car door behind me, letting out a huff. "You’d better stay here. If your memory comes back and you end up crying your heart out and running back to Julian, I don’t want to be the bad guy who stopped you." It was clear from her wary expression that my love-obsessed antics over the years had traumatized her more than a little, leaving her with a massive mental scar. I stood in the driveway, watching her car disappear into the distance. Then, I frowned and stepped into the massive villa. The house was enormous, empty, and unfamiliar. But when I saw the wall covered in rows of wedding photos, I knew I was in the right place. An older woman who looked like a housekeeper approached and took my luggage. “Miss White, Mr. Moore is away on a business trip today and won’t be coming home. You don’t need to wait for him to have dinner.” I nodded and headed upstairs witho
The sound of water from the shower came in spurts as I hurried to change into my clothes. To avoid any "inappropriate" accidents, I chose the most conservative tracksuit I could find. Julian walked out of the bathroom. My face betrayed me, heating up again. He was shirtless, a loose white towel hanging low around his hips. His damp hair clung to his forehead, and droplets of water trickled down his sharply defined jawline, sliding over his chest before disappearing into the chiseled lines of his abs. I stared, mesmerized, until his derisive chuckle snapped me out of it. Embarrassed, I turned my head away. A wave of warmth brushed against my back as he leaned in close, his breath grazing my ear. "Now that you’re back, stop making a fuss. Be good." His tone was almost patronizing, like soothing a child. My chest tightened painfully. Despite everything, this body had the nerve to react, fluttering with that unmistakable feeling of attraction. I stepped away from him, deter
As we waited, Miles sat beside us in silence, quietly handing us tissues. I didn’t know how to describe it.By the time Dolly and I had cried ourselves out, the floor in front of us was littered with crumpled tissues. Meanwhile, Miles, completely unbothered, was calmly opening a second pack—rose-scented, no less. I mumbled, “Thanks…” Dolly was speechless.Miles looked at my swollen, tear-streaked face and sighed. “Eve, rest here for a bit. I need to talk to Dolly alone in the next room, alright?” I hesitated and glanced at Dolly. She hesitated even longer but still refused to nod. Miles’ tone grew firmer. “Miss Jones, if you don’t want to talk, I can have someone investigate instead. You should know that I can find out everything.” Dolly wavered. Miles pressed on. “Rather than letting me uncover something that may not even be the full truth, wouldn’t it be better if you told me yourself?“I know how much you care about Eve. That means your version of the story is the m
In the spacious CEO’s office, Dolly was still fuming with anger. I tried several times to get her to sit down and have some water, but she couldn’t calm down. She snapped at Miles, “What position does that woman, Rachel Cross, even hold in the company? Fire her immediately. Right now!” Panicked, I quickly covered her mouth. “Stop it, Dolly. Miles wouldn’t do that. Let’s not cause more trouble.” Dolly shoved my hand away, her eyes red with frustration as she shouted, “Shut up! What do you even know? I’m protecting you, Eve! Just listen to me! "If your precious Miles can't protect you, then he's no better than Julian Moore. You'd be better off joining a convent and spending your life in solitude than ending up with a man like that."I was stunned. I had never seen Dolly like this before. In the eighteen years I had known her, she had always been hot-tempered and straightforward, never hesitating to fight or curse in front of me, but that was always directed at outsiders. S
I didn’t want to stay here for even a second longer. I grabbed her hand and pulled her outside.As we walked, Dolly asked, “Did that woman say something to you just now? You don’t look too good.”I hesitated for a moment before saying, “She recognized me as Julian’s wife and mentioned something about a business banquet three years ago… and she also said…”Dolly immediately tugged on my arm, urging me to continue. “Spit it out! What exactly did she say?”Frustrated, I replied, “I don’t even understand what she was getting at. She said that when Julian was selected as one of the ‘Top Ten Influential Figures’ and ‘Fashion Icon of the Year,’ it was all thanks to my help.”The moment I said it, Dolly’s expression changed. Her voice sharpened. “And then? What else did she say?”I recalled, “She said I was quite close with the event organizer, Mr. Warren…”“Damn it!” Dolly suddenly exploded with rage. She grabbed me, her agitation overflowing. “What else did she say?!”Startled by her reac
To be honest, the moment I was recognized, I felt nothing but awkwardness and frustration, along with a flicker of irritation at being exposed.Of all the titles in the world, Mrs. Moore was the one I despised the most.I had no memories of ever being Julian’s wife, yet people insisted on labeling me as such, dragging me through their opinions, judgments, and whispered gossip.I pressed my lips together, unwilling to acknowledge this woman any further.The moment she realized who I was, disdain flickered across her eyes before she quickly covered it with a phony smile.“Well, well, so it is Mrs. Moore,” she cooed, her tone dripping with insincerity. “Forgive me for not recognizing you sooner. What a surprise to see you here. Tell me, where’s Mr. Moore? Didn’t he come with you?”Her prying tone grated on my nerves.I didn’t know how to answer her.More importantly, I didn’t want to.All I could think about was how quickly I needed to get out of here once Dolly’s interview was over.See
Ian personally escorted Dolly to the HR department, while I was asked to wait in the adjacent guest lounge.Once alone, I took the opportunity to look around.Standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows on the 22nd floor, I gazed down at the bustling streets below. The constant stream of cars and tiny figures of pedestrians moving like ants made the city feel even grander.I couldn’t help but sigh. Even at its peak, White Corporation had never operated from a building this high up. The Wynn family was truly on another level.As I was lost in thought, the door suddenly swung open.“Who are you?”A sharp, demanding voice cut through the air.I turned around to find another tall, striking woman standing there.Seriously. Was there some kind of beauty quota for this district?She had her auburn-brown hair elegantly pinned up, stood around 5’5”, and had the kind of perfectly toned figure that came from strict self-discipline.I gave her a polite nod. “Hello, I’m… here to see Mr. Wynn.”The
Realizing she had overdone her teasing, Dolly quickly focused on preparing her resume.By the afternoon, she was all set. Without hesitation, she grabbed my arm and dragged me straight to Wynn Group’s headquarters.It had been seven years since I last walked through Riverdale’s downtown, and the transformation was staggering. The entire business district had been rebuilt, turning into a sleek, high-end CBD.The A-grade office towers gleamed under the sun, their glass exteriors reflecting the cityscape like polished mirrors. Standing beneath them, there was really only one word that came to mind—imposing.Dolly and I stopped in front of Wynn Group’s towering skyscraper, both feeling a little nervous.For her, it was about the job interview.For me, it was about seeing Miles again.The moment we stepped inside, a receptionist greeted us with a polite smile. “Good afternoon, ladies. How may I assist you?”I hesitated. “I’m here to see…”I trailed off, struggling to say his name outrigh
Some people sided with Chloe, claiming that I was the one clinging to Julian, which was the only reason I became Mrs. Moore in the first place. According to them, Chloe was deceived because I interfered in their relationship.Others supported me, arguing that since Julian chose to marry me, he should have taken responsibility. Cheating during marriage was an act of betrayal—plain and simple.Then, there were the so-called “rational” ones, saying, “Sure, Julian cheated, but does that mean Evelyn was completely blameless?”That one really made me laugh.Right. I must still be stuck in an eighteen-year-old mindset, unable to grasp why victims were expected to reflect on their own faults, as if being wronged wasn’t enough.This world had turned into something I no longer recognized.I pushed my phone aside, not wanting to see any more of it.But Dolly? She was thriving in the chaos.“Look at this! Ever since Trey exposed Julian’s dirt, people have started turning on Chloe, calling her ou
My voice came out shaky, almost stuttering. “T-Trey… what… what are you trying to do?”He gave me a lazy smile. “Not trying to do anything.”I swallowed. “Then… then what do you want to say?”Trey didn’t answer right away. He just studied me, his gaze unreadable, like he was trying to see straight through me.Then, out of nowhere, he asked, “Do you really like my brother?”Heat rushed to my face. “Uh… well, he’s a good person…”Trey chuckled. “So am I.”I felt my cheeks burn hotter. “You… you’re not the same as your brother.”He arched a perfect brow. “Oh? And how exactly are we different? Have you experienced both of us?”I choked.Was he flirting or was I just imagining things?My face was on fire, and I quickly pushed against his chest. “I… I don’t know! Just move back, I can’t breathe.”Trey didn’t budge. Instead, he leaned in even closer.My heart nearly stopped.He was too handsome, too damn charming, and way too close.This was dangerous.I stammered, “T-this isn’t okay. What
My phone buzzed twice.I quickly unlocked it and found a flood of photos and videos.A quick glance was all I needed before I grimaced and looked away."Here, there’s more where that came from," Trey said, watching me with an amused smirk. "So, tell me, do you really want to take down Julian? What happened? You finally got your head on straight? Or did you take the wrong meds recently?"Of course, someone as well-connected as him would have heard all about my black history.I hesitated. "I… I just don’t want to keep embarrassing myself."Trey chuckled, unconvinced. "Liar."His eyes narrowed, studying me with unsettling sharpness. "Tell me the truth, and I’ll give you something even juicier."I hesitated, James’ warning from earlier still fresh in my mind.Seeing my internal struggle, Trey’s smirk deepened. "No truth? Hmm?"I had no choice but to admit, "I… I lost my memory. And I don’t love Julian anymore."Trey blinked.Then, after a brief pause—he burst into laughter.Loud, unabashe