Thea was tactful in her actions, “Hmm."Without saying a word, without being humble, I simply responded, making that female classmate feel like she had punched cotton.The female classmate, after one plan failed, came up with another plan, “Miss Fletcher, I heard that you are the president of the Fletcher Group. But you are not a business school student, nor do you have an outstanding resume. How do you manage to control those employees who are better than you?"Thea had already closed her eyes to rest when she heard her female classmate's aggressive questioning. She casually said, "The definition of excellence is determined by those in higher positions, not by subordinates. In my opinion, educational background is not the sole criterion for excellence. The most outstanding employees in our company are not necessarily the ones with the highest educational qualifications."The female classmate was left speechless after being attacked.She didn't expect Thea to appear gentle and weak, w
Luke stood up in a disheveled manner, staring at Thea in disbelief, his eyes burning with anger. "Miss Fletcher, do you think I wanted you to pretend to be my girlfriend? It was not you, but your father who morally blackmailed my father with a past favor, forcing him to make me date you..."Thea's face turned pale and then green.It was so embarrassing.Just like she was an unsold item in the display case, being despised by customers, the shop owner treated her cheaply.But Thea couldn't blame her father, because he was also doing it for her own good.Thea slapped her forehead and said, "Luke, I've told you before, I can never love you in this lifetime. I told you not to waste your energy on me. So when you asked me to pretend to be your girlfriend to help you out, I honestly thought you were just keeping me busy. I never expected the truth to be like this.""I apologize on behalf of my father. He just came up with this bad idea because he was worried about me and couldn't handle my h
The team leader passionately recounted, "These individuals were drug traffickers, and our informant had been keeping an eye on them. However, last weekend, our informant went missing. We are concerned for their safety, so we must find a way to contact them as soon as possible."After speaking, his gaze fell on Thorne, "Thorne, do you have a way to reconnect us with him?"Thorne said, "There was no way.""This...""I could only help you track down his current exact location."The crowd was dumbfounded, "This..."What is the difference?Thorne sat in front of the computer, while Sir Harris narrated to him, "This is the last known location where they were seen. The informant went missing at this very spot."Thorne's slender and well-proportioned fingers rested on the keyboard, as if a magician had been bestowed with magic, his fingers danced rapidly on the keys. The rapid switching of the screen images was overwhelming.Everyone held their breath and silently stared at the screen.In fac
The moonlight that night was also beautiful.The handsome man and the beautiful woman were a perfect match.He also ran into Jewel, who told him, "That is my sister's new boyfriend. Her father introduced him to her."Sir Harris also saw Mr. William, who was standing on a hilltop and gazing at his daughter. The loving smile on his face clearly showed his great satisfaction with this future son-in-law.Sir Harris felt that he didn't need to ask anymore.The answer is already in my mind.So he turned back."You have accomplished a great feat. The higher-ups have decided to reward you..." Sir Harris repeated once again.He avoided answering Thorne's question.Thorne's back stiffened, how wise he was, Sir Harris had given him the answer.He turned slowly and said, "She will never come to visit again. Right?"Sir Harris said, "Probably."Thorne suddenly laughed.He laughed uglier than he cried."How long did it take to lose weight?" he asked.Sir Harris said, "Your contribution is very sign
Victoria ran in at this moment, exhausted and leaning against the door, panting heavily. She gasped, "I disagreed with her staying."Thea raised an eyebrow and stared at her, "Did I ask for your opinion?"Victoria fumed, "Thea, this is my home. I have already gone above and beyond by helping you raise your daughter. How dare you ask me to help another person who has no blood relation to us?"Thea coldly scolded, "Victoria, tell me honestly, did you really raise my daughter?""You couldn't even support yourself, and yet you want to support my daughter," Thea sneered.Victoria pouted, "Although I didn't raise her, Nathan and I are married, and his raising of Kassidy has greatly affected the quality of my life."Thea furrowed her brow and said, "Nathan, does your wife think that my daughter is a burden?"Kassidy's tears streamed down as she felt wronged. She looked at Nathan and softly whimpered, "Daddy, if I ever cause trouble for you, then please don't bother with me anymore. Whether I
Thorne said, "No wonder you obey her every command."The man chuckled and said, "Although I was in need of money, I was not a greedy person. In fact, I was willing to make this self-destructive deal with her because I valued her character."Thorne listened attentively, "Oh?"He knew that Thea had a noble character, but her brilliance was always difficult to be praised by others. He was curious about how Thea managed to convince this simple and honest man to willingly take the blame for her.The man's thoughts drifted away as he recalled Thea's promise to him that day. It particularly moved him.He said firmly, "She promised me: she said she entrusted her most important person to me, as long as I can protect you completely, then she will protect my family and let me live without worries for the rest of my life."Thorne paused for a moment and said, "Did she say that I was the most important person to her?"The man patted his chest and said, "I swear I didn't say a single word wrong. Th
Thea's smile was radiant, “Nathan, I know you lost the project and you're feeling down. But it's not my fault that you're in a bad mood. It's unfair for you to start barking at me."Nathan pounced towards Thea like a hungry male lion. Just as his hand was about to choke Thea's throat, Drake suddenly intervened, grabbing his hand and twisting it in the opposite direction. A cracking sound was heard as Nathan's hand broke.Nathan became even angrier."Thea, do you know that if we lose this project, my company, the Hill Group, will have no way out? How could you be so heartless? How could you—"Thea played with her newly done nails, her mood radiant. Without lifting her gaze, she scornfully said, "Nathan, we used to be husband and wife, and back then, I couldn't bring myself to be so heartless towards you. But you turned me into your ex-wife, and when you called me a slut and used goods, you had already depleted whatever little affection we had left as a couple. Now that I see you in suc
Overnight, the sky of the Capital changed.Nathan was like a rat crossing the street, being chased and blocked by the employees. He hid inside the company, while the employees blocked all the exits, waving their arms and shouting, "Nathan, how long are you going to be a coward? You owe us several months' worth of salary and you must compensate us."Nathan was squatting at home, and the employees were blocking his doorstep. One by one, they were filled with righteous indignation, saying, "You promised us that once Emperor Yi Group won the bid, we would receive several months' worth of wages in one go. Now that Emperor Yi Group has won the bid, but due to your own reasons, it has been cancelled. Why do you have the right to tear up the agreement? You must pay us our wages."In just two short days, Nathan seemed to have aged ten years. White hairs sprouted at his temples, his beard was unkempt, and a dark circle appeared around his lips.He sat listlessly on the chair, listening to the i
Samuel howled, "But I didn't want to accept it."It was late.Drake came in holding a roster. He opened the roster, which had photos of the blind date participants - some with makeup, some without, as well as candid shots and work photos. It also contained the archival records of the individuals from birth until now."Please take a look."Kassidy eagerly took the boys' roster, while Samuel held the girls' roster and they both started flipping through them."Wow. They're all so good." Kassidy exclaimed enthusiastically, "So handsome and talented... I like every one of them. Except for this rich young man... What a nickname, 'Foodie'? This photo must have been photoshopped, definitely a chubby person..."She threw the roster to Drake, "Everyone except him."Drake smirked.Samuel pouted and said, "This chest is too small.""This hair color was too yellow." "This leg was a bit thick.""This waist would be perfect if i
Eric returned home and only then did he realize that his mother, Hana, had already been discharged from the hospital. Ingrid's attitude towards him had become much colder. In fact, she even showed a hint of disgust towards him."Eric, where have you been hiding these days when mom had a car accident and was hospitalized?"Eric, with the postoperative sequelae, was very weak and feeble, saying, "I had a little accident..."Hana finally noticed something unusual about her son, “What's wrong with you?"Eric lifted up the hem of his shirt, revealing the surgical scar on his lower back. "I had my kidney taken away by someone."Hana's pupils dilated, filled with fear. "How could this happen?"Eric closed his eyes in pain and said, "This matter is hard to put into words."Ingrid, who was skilled in calculations, immediately realized that the value of Eric's utilization had been discounted."You were not feeling well now, so will you b
Eric said, "Kassidy, please stop talking. I believe this wasn't done by you. Your character is just like your mother's, both of you are honest and kind people, who would never stoop to such despicable means."He lowered his head in shame and said, "I am getting what I deserved."Kassidy stared at Eric expressionlessly. It was strange, as once she had faced Nathan's myriad of turbulent and grand emotions, but now she was calm like dead ashes.In the end, she simply said, "I didn't mean to not save you. I truly didn't realize how difficult your situation was."With boundless hatred towards that man, Emma pleaded with Kassidy, "So now, could you please help us seek justice?" Despite the pleading tone, her voice was firm, tinged with a hint of reluctant inexperience.Kassidy stared at her coldly and said, "Why should I help you?"Emma was stunned, and then her little face turned bright red.Yeah, why did Kassidy save her?She shoul
Emma trembled as she asked, "Which place do you want?"The man's gaze fell on Eric's waist, “Kidney."Eric couldn't help but feel a chill run through his entire body, as if every nerve was connected to his heart. A sense of unbearable despair washed over him from his heart."I disagreed," Eric roared.The man looked at him with an increasingly cold gaze, “My son was sick. He was the same age as you all, but he developed kidney failure at such a young age. The doctor said he must have surgery as soon as possible, otherwise he won't survive this year. I won't let him die, so I must find a suitable kidney source for him... As long as he can live, I don't care about breaking the law..."Eric shouted impatiently, "You idiot, not everyone's kidney is suitable for him. If we give him our kidney, it could cause rejection, and your son would die even faster."Snap-The man slapped Eric in the face and menacingly said, "How dare you curse my so
The man's face darkened, and his eyes, filled with a predatory gaze, stared at Eric. "You wouldn't be deceiving me, would you? Eric, do you realize the consequences of deceiving me?"Eric was speechless, he was dumbfounded by the man's lack of intelligence. "My phone is in your hands, I didn't have time to tamper with it. Kassidy's phone number has always been stored in my phone. If you can't reach her, it's probably because her phone is currently with her."The man thought for a moment and felt that what he said made some sense. Then he took a deep breath and said, "Then I'll give you another fifteen minutes. If Kassidy doesn't call to confirm that you have some relationship with her, then I won't be polite to you."Time passed by minute by minute.Eric's heart grew more and more anxious. He didn't know if Kassidy would call back in such a short amount of time.As the moment of the clock was about to end, Eric's phone rang. Eric let out a sigh of
Eric looked at the screen, but Samuel's words kept echoing in his ears. Suddenly, he fell to his knees, covering his face with both hands, tears and rainwater streaming through his fingers.Yes, Isabella has always been well. She was strong and optimistic, born in adversity but with a heart to overcome obstacles. She was loyal to love and loyal to her family, so she could receive selfless love from her family.Isabella, who was so good, was looked down upon by him in his past life. Now, as he finds himself trapped in a quagmire and realizes the hardships Isabella went through, he discovers that he cannot be as good as her at all. Eric is overwhelmed with shame.He deeply realized that he was not worthy of Isabella.However, Eric soon emerged from the melancholy of lost love. He had to save Emma, and the longer he delayed, the greater the danger she faced.He got up and ran hard.This time, he couldn't help but run for a long ti
Thea suddenly touched her face and said, "Your mother was young and still had her charm. If she had married a middle-aged man who was a good match for her, they could have built a marriage together. Maybe they could have lived a comfortable and peaceful life. But your mother insisted on flattering William and indulging in unrealistic dreams. In the end, she lost both her dignity and her wealth.""Ingrid, remember my words well: Be down-to-earth and work hard in life. Don't try to take shortcuts, as those who seek to gain without effort will not have a good outcome.""By the way, also tell Eric these words."Thea finished speaking and left gracefully.Little did she know, Eric, hiding in the stairwell, understood her words perfectly. He was now caught in a dilemma: a grounded life?Can he still reach the height of his past life?After Hana was discharged from the hospital, faced with a large amount of compensation money, she had no choice but
Hana was so angry that she trembled all over, "I never expected you rich people to be so unreasonable and heartless."Olivia laughed in anger, "I never expected you poor people to stoop so low in your desperate attempts to climb the social ladder. Even resorting to using your own uterus. Oh, not all poor people are as spineless as you, my sister Thea has a lot of pride."Hana took a desperate measure, treating the dead horse as if it were alive, and said, "If William is not willing to take responsibility, then I will accuse him of negligence.""Oh, so you finally reveal your true colors, huh? If you have the guts, go ahead and sue. Do you have any evidence? If you do, bring it out immediately, and we will register this child's household registration right away. If you don't have any evidence, it's not you suing him, but us suing you for damaging William's reputation."Hana couldn't argue with Olivia and left in a huff.Olivia continued to playfully
Hana panicked, "William, I was just momentarily anxious and spoke without thinking. Please don't be angry, I won't say these nonsense words again in the future."William was exhausted and said, "Let it go."The other side.Hana heard the busy tone coming from her phone, and her face froze. She looked helplessly at the pair of children next to her and said with great disappointment, "He wants me to hit this child? Just because I said bad things about her daughter being selfish and self-centered?"Eric frowned, deeply experiencing the despair of having a teammate who was a liability. He weakly retorted, "How many times have I told you that William is obsessed with spoiling girls? If you're with her, the stepmother will have to treat you better than your own mother. But you foolishly want to compete for favor with Jade."Hana held her son's hand, tears welling up in her eyes. "Son, can you help me? How can I change his mind? I don't want to terminate