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18. The Charm Of The Partner
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Between Love and Scandal 19. Living Together But Bickering
The day passed quickly in a flurry of activity. Mark called Mr. Ben several times to ask for an update on the search for Laura and Mr. Bram. There was still no result, and the police, who were also represented by Mr. Ben, were still unavailable.Aileen returned to Mark's apartment later that day. She had tried to persuade Mark to let her move back into his rented house, but he wouldn't let her. The man was still paranoid about Aileen's safety, which was still in danger because not all of William's henchmen had been caught."Never mind, just obey. We both don't want there to be a kidnapping scene in part 3, do we?" said Mark in a reluctant tone."Besides, it's nice to have me here, isn't it?"Aileen pouted as she pursed her lips forward."What's so good about it? There's never any food!" She grumbled as she flopped down on the soft sofa in the living room of the apartment, which looked spacious and cozy with its simple minimalist design. The furniture was dominated by gray and white. T
Between Love and Scandal 20. Suffering In Prison
William was restless in the holding cell, where he was temporarily confined. He had contacted his best lawyer for legal protection but still had to be there until the case was resolved. The police immediately denied his request for house arrest on bail."Everything has to go through the proper procedures, sir. You wait in line for the record hearing first. Only then can you apply for house arrest if there is not enough incriminating evidence." An officer explained the process.William grumbled and became angry. It was unclear who he was shouting at. The man couldn't stand being in a holding cell. Well, of course. His life, accustomed to luxury even though it was based on the proceeds of crime, made him feel as if he was suffering greatly in the detention cell.The place smelled of rusty iron. The floor was filthy with thick dust. Even the air he breathed felt different from the usual air of freedom."Shit! It's all because of Mark and Aileen!""You'll see! I'll never let them go. I'll
Between Love and Scandal 21. No Result
That morning, Mark suddenly took Aileen to William to find out the whereabouts of Bob and Laura. At the very least, they should be able to prune all the names involved to rid the branch of the traitors.Only then will they be able to normalize the branch office and make it "healthy" again. But in reality, interrogating William was a waste of time. The man, who was still arrogant and haughty even in his position as a prisoner, would not speak at all."You think you know everything, don't you? Then find out for yourself! How do I know where they're going? They have their brains and legs!" This super annoying reply came from the thin lips of the man with the equally thin mustache."Damn it! Then you'll rot in jail! You criminal!" Mark almost threw his fist at William from behind the bars. Fortunately, Aileen quickly grabbed the man's arm, preventing him from hurting his fist, which the bars would have blocked.Mark's emotions were uncontrollable every time he saw William, especially when
Between Love and Scandal 22. The Partner
Two people were organizing the scattered data they had received from William's office in a room that looked a bit chaotic. They would use it to find the data of the clients the man had sabotaged.After almost an hour, they hadn't gotten much; William did his job neatly and cleanly, and they had trouble collecting all the missing data.Aileen searched every locker and pile of important documents. At the same time, Mark went into William's computer to look for any other clues.They needed the data of the clients the former director had defrauded for his gain. They needed a different approach to regain the trust of their customers and, at the same time, look for marketing targets. After this incident, the previous customers can run away and have difficulty getting new customers."How was it? What did you get?" asked Mark. He was tired of working on his laptop. Searching for hidden documents, unzipping, and even cracking the web password William had created to find the data they were look
Between Love and Scandal 23. The Searching Action
"Lucas told Daddy. The branch office will have to close soon. He said he didn't want to know anymore because the total loss is fantastic."Mark's words made Aileen feel like she had been struck in the solar plexus. This office, this workplace that had become part of her life—oh my!"Do something, please. You promised you wouldn't let us get fired en masse, Mark!"A single tear slid down her face, falling unbearably from her eyes.No, Aileen was no crybaby. But this shocking news was hard to hear at a time when her hopes had soared thanks to the promise of the man before her.Mark looked at Aileen with tears in her eyes. He would have grabbed her and pulled her into a comforting embrace if it hadn't been for the cafeteria."You don't have to worry. Potential people like you will be empowered at the headquarter office even if it closes. Would you work in the NYC office?Mark had a solution. It was still a secret. But how could he make Aileen, who already had a place in his heart, look sa
Between Love and Scandal 24. Chatch One
"Mercy!""Mercy, Mr. Mark!"Several times, the muffled cry from the mouth of the old hulking man begged Mark, holding Bobby's back, to stay prone on the road.Aileen had already arrived, standing next to Mark, clutching her chest as her breathing raced.It had been a long time since she had run as fast as she had just done. Oh my! Her heart and lungs felt like they were going to burst with nervousness and exertion."Where are you going, Mr. Bobby?" asked Mark, who then grabbed both of the man's hands with a single jerk and pulled them behind him to give the impression that he could not move.Several people who had been watching the running scene looked over curiously. What was going on? Had a chicken thief been caught? Several guesses surfaced, forcing them to crowd around Aileen and Mark, who seemed to be holding a helpless man.Aileen immediately called the police and asked for help in catching the criminal."Mr. Bobby, just admit what you did. The law will take care of everything.
Between Love and Scandal 25. Traitor
"What?""Are you serious?"Lucas was shocked by the report he had just heard from Mark."I'll talk to Dad later. Don't tell him. You're too heartless to care about Dad's heart condition!" Mark warned Lucas.He reported his latest progress to Lucas."And I'm asking for a little more time to catch them all. Once all four are arrested. You won't have any reason to close the branch office, will you?"Mark said what he was told, and Aileen waited anxiously beside him. She listened to every word they said because, this time, Mark was deliberately speaking into the loudspeaker.Occasionally, Mark squeezed Aileen's fingers in front of him. The look on Aileen's face really touched him. Maybe it was the same as when he was so afraid that the orphanage he grew up in would be evicted.Yes, at that time, he had also been adopted by Mr. Alex Howard. However, he was still reluctant because the place was still the most comfortable home for most of his siblings in the orphanage. It was a reluctant fee
Between Love and Scandal 26. Permission To Search
"We need to search William's private residence. There must be records of his cash flow. I'm sure we'll find that the destination of the money flow is Mr. Leigner's account." Mark said as the two of them walked quickly back to the parking lot."The police are taking too long. In the name of procedure, evidence can disappear before it can be found. Damn it!" Mark chirped again.Aileen followed Mark's long strides. She still did not feel well. But her stomach was already screaming for food. Mark was completely insensitive. The man forgot to eat and drink while working on something."Is that the sound of your stomach?"Mark stopped spontaneously and looked closely into Aileen's eyes.Aileen just scowled."I haven't eaten yet, I've been running around after that, using up all my energy. I'm hungry!""Cih! Let's eat outside later!" Mark walked all the way to where his bike was parked.But he turned into a restaurant a short time into the ride."Eat a lot. We have a lot of work to do!" Mark
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