Tomorrow. As Cindy walked to her office, Linda appeared out of nowhere, blocking her way. Cindy frowned, looking at the person in front of her. Linda's face looked unhappy. "Hey, Cindy," Linda said in a cold voice with a stern face. Cindy took a deep breath. Suddenly she had a bad feeling about this girl. "What is up?" Cindy asked politely. But Linda just smirked at her. "Did you actually design that collection?" Linda raised an eyebrow. "I do not understand what you mean." Cindy frowned. "The board of directors has chosen a newbie like you. You want to compete for my position of 'best designer'?" Linda crossed her arms over her chest. "You seem to have misunderstood. I don't intend to compete for your place or anyone. I design because it's my passion." Cindy said honestly. "Is that so? Cindy, I tell you. You're an amateur, I'm a professional designer. So don't expect to steal my shine. Remember I'm your senior. Friend." Cindy laughed mockingly, feeling that Linda was childis
After telling them the address for delivery, she hung up the call and put the phone down.At eleven o'clock, when everyone went down to the canteen to eat, the delivery man brought the food.Jessica quickly exited the office and walked out of the building. The staff of the fast food restaurant was waiting for her outside."Ma'am, this is the food you requested." The staff politely said."Thank." Jessica takes the food and then pays the staff.Taking advantage of a short break, Jessica took a taxi, brought food, and went to Dennis's bank.When she got there, Jessica got out of the car and picked up the phone to call William. A moment later she heard the person on the other end of the line answer. "Hello?""Sorry, I'm bothering you again. I wanted to ask if you had lunch yet?" Jessica asked."Uhm, not yet," William answered while still typing on the keyboard."That's lucky. I'm outside Dennis, I brought you a box of lunch.""What?" cried William, looking surprised."Why are you acting l
"Brother, I want to trouble you for a moment," Jessica spoke to her brother in a sweet voice."What do you need?" Mike asked."Uhm... can you do me a favor?""What is that?" Mike asked without an expression on his face."The thing is, I have a friend, she's getting married. She wants me to recommend someone to design wedding jewelry for her...""Afterward?" Mike asked, still looking at the document on his desk."And I introduced Cindy," Jessica answered.This time, Mike stopped what he was doing and looked up at his sister.Jessica continued. "Because... Cindy's Winter Love collection has been selected by the board of directors for this winter, I think she's a talented designer, so I wanted her to design jewelry for my friend's wedding."But Mike didn't react. Thinking her brother would disagree, she begged him. "Brother, please." She tried to use her pitiful expression but her brother remained motionless."My friend asked me for support, I couldn't help her. Think, if Cindy makes Lis
Cindy was outside the Skymond building waiting for Jessica. After about thirty minutes, Jessica still hadn't arrived.Cindy glanced at her watch. 'Why is she late? She promised me 8 o'clock, but now it's 8:30, and she still hasn't come.' Cindy said inside.She decided to call Jessica to ask if they were going, but suddenly a car stopped in front of her, interrupting her intentions.Cindy furrowed her brows, realizing this wasn't Jessica's car.The window slid down and Cindy was surprised to see the person in the driver's seat - Mike.Cindy didn't understand what was going on. She has to go with Jessica to go to Z town, right? But now, the person here is Mike."Come in," Mike said coldly."Uh, but... why..." Cindy was confused, she was about to ask where Jessica was but she found it hard to open her mouth.Cindy's heart beats very fast. For a moment, she stood there like a statue. She looked at Mike without blinking. He's cold, but he's still strangely attractive."How long are you goi
As Mike closed the door, Cindy thought. 'You're thinking too much. He won't care about you anymore.' Her gaze fell on the water bottle she was holding in her hand. 'Now, he really hates you, remember? Don't hope and don't dream he'll come back to you.' Cindy thought to herself.Mike gets his tools in the drawer and then he gets to work.A few minutes later...Cindy feels bored inside the car. She stepped outside and went to the back of the car to see how Mike was working.She saw Mike crouched down and busily removing the broken tire.His neatly combed hair had become messy, his hands and shirt were dirty, and sweat was starting to run down his face.Cindy desperately wants to wipe his sweat but she suppresses herself not to do it.Mike saw Cindy here, he looked up and asked her. "Why did you go out?"Cindy cleared her throat. "Uhm, can I help you?" she asked.Mike shook his head. "No, just wait for me in the car. I'm almost done here." He answered."Oh." Cindy nodded. She went back i
After discussing work, Lisa invites Cindy and Mike to stay at their house for lunch. Unable to refuse Lisa's invitation, Cindy and Mike agree to stay.They sat side by side while Lisa and Elmer sat across from them.The servant picked up the food and put it on Cindy's plate. She looked down at her plate, she looked hesitant.Mike rescues her. "Let me eat these. I know you don't like carrots," Mike said as he picked up carrots from Cindy's plate and placed them on his plate.Cindy froze, as did Lisa and Elmer."Looks like Mr. Mike understands Ms. Cindy very well." Lisa sounds like she's teasing them.Cindy didn't know what to say, she lowered her head.Yes. I understand her very well." Mike was the one to answer leaving Cindy completely speechless.'He was acting very strange today. How is he?' Cindy wondered.She didn't expect that Mike still remembered the foods she didn't like to eat."So, before, you two knew each other? How long ago? Are you two lovers?" Lisa asked as if she reall
That morning. Jessica kept thinking that Mike wouldn't accept her offer, so she had a bold idea in mind.She opened the door to the warehouse containing unnecessary items. She searched the whole place as if she were looking for something.After several minutes of searching, she finally found a sharp object. A mischievous smile appeared on her lips.Jessica went to the garage, where their car was parked. She put a sharp object on Mike's wheel. She doesn't want Mike to drive. She just wants to get revenge on her brother for not agreeing to help her.Then she returned home and sat on the sofa as if nothing had happened. Moments later, Mike came down the stairs. He's dressed neatly and seems to be going somewhere.Jessica pretended to ask. "Where are you going?""You told me to go with Cindy to Z town, right?" Mike replied.Jessica's face immediately lit up. "Did you agree to go?" She excitedly asked again."Give me the address of Lisa's house," Mike said without answering Jessica's quest
Moments later, Secretary Jo and the medical staff arrived. Since the hospital is not too far from the Skymond building, it's only twenty minutes.Secretary Jo was the first to enter, followed by the medical staff, and then Jessica."What happened? What happened to my brother?" Jessica asked in a worried voice.She saw the medical staff entering the building, she wanted to know who was sick so she asked secretary Jo. He said it was the director.The paramedics lifted Mike up and put him on a stretcher."Sister Cindy?" Jessica looked at Cindy and waited for her reply."Jessica, I went into Mike's room and saw him lying on the floor. I walked closer to check that he had a fever." Cindy explained."Who will accompany the patient to the hospital?" One of the paramedics asked."Secretary Jo, please come with my brother to the ambulance, I will follow you," Jessica told Secretary Jo.The paramedics carried Mike out, and Secretary Jo followed them."Jessica... I... can..." Cindy called Jessic
"Why?" Violet asked again. "You should know that GemWorld is a big company. Sir Tom doesn't choose you easily if you don't have a unique talent and focus. With this course you will learn more ideas and above all, you have the opportunity to be known and shine in the jewelry design industry.""I know. This is the problem. Besides, working at Skymond isn't such a bad idea.""Are you hesitating because of Mike? You don't want to leave him." Violet couldn't help but ask.Cindy looked up at Violet, sighing deeply."No matter which path you choose, I support you." Violet put her hand on Cindy's shoulder, cheering her on.After work, Mike drove Cindy home. He noticed all the way, Cindy didn't say a word. Sad face. Occasionally she would sigh.Mike asked. "What is bothering you?"Cindy out of her dream, looked at Mike and spoke hesitantly. "I have a problem...""What is that? Tell me. You know you can tell me anything." Mike took her hand, his other hand still on the steering wheel.Cindy tel
"Wait. Don't tell me you're in X city?" Rose asked."Let's keep this a secret," Maya replied."What are you doing there, Maya?" Maya asked. "Are you following Mike again?""Rose, only you can understand me," Maya replied."Maya, you still don't give up on that man?""Rest assured, I'll be back when I'm done with them.""Them? Who?""Mike and Cindy.""Cindy? Is she back?" Rose looked surprised."Yes. I don't want to see them together. I hate them. If I can't be happy, no one can." Maya clenched her fists."Maya, you're just ruining yourself. Stop and come back before it's too late. You can't win against true love. You know love is power. The more you hate them, the more you hate them. the happier they will be." Rose said."No. I don't want them to be happy."Rose sighed. She knows that Maya is very stubborn. She wants to advise Maya again."Maya, give up, give yourself a chance. Don't hold grudges. In this world, love isn't everything..." But before she could finish her words, Maya dis
"Instinct," Cindy answered briefly. She didn't mention Jessica because she confirmed it was true, then she told Mike.After all, Jessica is also his sister. The sister has a lover, of course, the brother needs to know what kind of person it is."Okay, okay." Mike didn't want to argue with Cindy. "Come with me, Mr. Tom wants to talk to you and he wants to know the details of your design," Mike said.Meanwhile, William was walking to the exit. But he stopped when he saw Jessica. She was a few meters ahead of him.William immediately regained his composure. "Jessica." He tried to call her.Jessica turned her head to the back and saw William, her steps were faster."Wait, Jessica," William called her again.But that only made her walk faster."This." Jessica heard William calling her. She went to the parking lot to leave as soon as possible.William could not let go of this girl."Jessica, wait." William continues to chase her, but she won't stop.William ran and held Jessica's hand. He g
"But not now. Mike, I have work to do. It's time to visit." Cindy said in a sweet voice. She turned to face Mike, wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him on the lips."Let's talk after the show, okay?" She speaks."Alright," Mike replied with a wide smile on his face. "I'm going to talk to the guest now, honey, don't stress too much, I'm here and everyone is here to support you." Mike touched Cindy's face."Yes." Cindy nodded a few times."Goodbye." Mike kissed Cindy's forehead before he left.Cindy went back to work, the staff were looking at her and smiling, making her blush.Then they seriously continued to work.Cindy continued to check the jewelry samples when Jessica arrived."Sister Cindy," Jessica called Cindy.Cindy turned her head to see who called her name."Jessica!" That Cindy waved at Jessica when she saw her.Jessica wore the same dress she wore the night she met William at his bar."You look so beautiful." Cindy compliments Jessica."Thank you, Cindy. You're g
"Cindy!" He called, immediately getting up from the couch and approaching Cindy.He pressed near the head of the bed to call the nurse and doctor and then he sat on the bed, Mike holding Cindy's hand and touching her face. "How do you feel?" He asks.Cindy could see the worry in Mike's eyes."I'm fine. Where am I?" Cindy asked."Are you in the hospital," Mike replied.Cindy suddenly remembered what happened the day before. Now she's still a bit scared.Mike read Cindy's mind, he said. "It's okay honey, you're safe now." Mike tries to reassure Cindy. "I asked the police to arrest Linda.""It's not serious. You don't have to." Cindy said."She almost took your life, why do you say it's not serious?"“She was just jealous of me, so she…”Mike put a finger to Cindy's lips. "This time I won't let anyone hurt you anymore." He hugged her. "One more thing, Linda is involved in the fake gems scandal, so the police need to question her."Cindy is shocked. "Why would Linda do that?""I think she
"Recall that you owe me money. Even though your brother had a successful surgery, he needs to stay in the hospital for care. I can provide all of his needs while he needs them. you're in prison. And one more thing, Mike will definitely fire you through this incident. How can you provide for your brother's needs then?" Maya threatened."But rest assured, I will hire a lawyer for you," Maya added.Linda has become silent. She is stupid. If she hadn't cooperated with Maya in the first place, had she told Mike the truth, none of this would have happened.Maya is a crafty person. Now Linda doesn't know what to do but listens to Maya.She has nothing left for her but her brother. If she was imprisoned, there would be no one to take care of her brother.Linda is also unable to work and she cannot provide for her medical needs. How could she refuse this offer?"Okay. I agree. But make sure you keep your promise, Maya." Linda said."Of course," Maya replied with a smirk."Ok. It's done. I shou
In the hospital.Cindy's ward. Mike and the doctor were standing beside the bed where Cindy was sleeping."Let her stay here to observe more. Let's pray that everything will be okay." The doctor told Mike.Mike silently listened to the doctor. His shirt is still wet but he doesn't care. What's important to him is Cindy's peace.He is blaming himself. Last time, she almost drowned. This time, he shouldn't have agreed to Cindy's request. This bad thing won't happen.Cindy is pitiful. She drowned twice, but luckily, Mike saved her in time.The doctor left, and Jessica and Violet entered Cindy's hospital room."Brother, I brought you some dry clothes. You should change before you catch a cold. Cindy will be fine. We'll take care of her." Jessica said.Mike quietly took the clothes that Jessica brought and he walked into the bathroom.Violet stepped closer to the hospital bed. She held her cousin's hand."Violet, have you called Aunt Ann?" Jessica asked."Yes. I called." Violet nodded. "Sh
Her heart beat faster and she felt her body tremble. Cindy clenched her fist. 'No. No. I can't do this.' She said to herself. 'This is a bad idea. I can't take the risk. I think I'd better stay in the cabin.'Just then, Jessica's secretary approached her and told her something.Jessica turned to Cindy and said. "Sister Cindy, I have some work to do, I'll be back in a bit."Cindy nodded. Jessica and her secretary left.Because Cindy was standing sideways, Jessica didn't notice her pale face.Right after Jessica left, Cindy decided to go back to the cabin, but just as she turned around, Linda blocked her way."What do you want my help with, Linda?" Cindy asked, trying to sound casual."Are not," Linda replied. She looked at Cindy's face as if she were studying Cindy."Your expression is quite pale. I heard that in the past, the director canceled the yacht charter because of someone. Everyone said that person was you. Could it be... you have a fear of water?" Linda didn't care, her tone
"Cindy." Violet excitedly entered the office, calling out."What?" Cindy was startled, looking up at her cousin.Violet is very excited."To celebrate Christmas, the company organized a picnic at the beach for all employees.""Oh, really?""Hey. There's more. I heard we're going to charter a yacht to go out.""Yacht?" Cindy asked back as if she didn't hear well."Yes." Violet nodded excitedly."I think I won't go," Cindy said."Why don't you go?" Violet frowned and asked."Violet, have you forgotten? I have a fear of water." Cindy reminded her cousin."Oh." Violet's excitement immediately dropped."Because I was so excited, I forgot that you have a fear of water every time you go on a cruise." Violet is sorry."You can still join other employees," Cindy said happily."I won't go without you," Violet said."Why not? You said you should get along with the other staff. Don't miss your trip because of me." Cindy tried to cheer up her cousin."Never mind. I'll stay home with you.""Violet,