I'm sure you know better what the best choice is in the long term." Xenon sneered. The Uba Corporation had been growing too fast and too big, especially in the past years since Xenon took over. Their markets are covered all over the world. Their success had, as expected, brought jealousy from other big businesses, not only in City X but in the whole country.As Jacob was Xenon's best friend, the Morgans would support the Ubas. However, one should not expect other businesses to do the same. Even Sean Smith wasn't very supportive.The Moores had gradually built and expanded their business in City X, and now the mysterious Chris Butler was also targeting City X. Sean thought he had to be more cautious. He doesn't want to interfere with the rivalry between two giant companies to avoid any problems in the future.The Smith Group was the second biggest corporation in City X, and naturally, the Moores had tried every way they could to collaborate with Sean to defeat The Uba Corporation. Se
Though Miya had been preparing herself to leave Xenon once Sol returned, she had not expected it to happen so fast. Is this the end? Miya thought. Am I to leave Xenon now? "Ha. Do you want to be with Xenon for longer? If you do, then do as I say." Chris smiled.Miya thought it over and said, "Where should I meet you?" "If I remember correctly, you've once said that you would cook for me to thank me. Why don't you come to my house in Green Valley Ranch?" Miya hesitated for a while. "Alright." She agreed. He seemed to show up whenever I needed help, and now he's got me to do what he wants. But what does he really want? To use me to harm Xenon? But if he has found Sol, he can use her as bait instead. She's the one that Xenon really loves, not me. She wondered and hurried downstairs. Jeff, the bodyguard Miya chose the other day, came to meet her. "Are you going out, Mrs. Uba?" "Right." "Does Mr. Uba know?" Miya was going to meet Chris, and it was for the reason that he had found
Miya watched Chris closely, hoping to see if he was telling the truth, but he appeared to be so serene yet emotionless that she couldn't guess his feelings at all. "Do you find me good-looking, Miya?" Chris teased, seeing that she was watching him.A bit embarrassed, Miya smiled and said half-jokingly, "You are absolutely charming, Mr. Butler." "Good. Why don't you come and be with me when you leave Xenon Uba?"Startled by the suggestion, Miya shook her head immediately, "Thanks for the offer, but no. I want to focus on my career.""Your career? Do you think that you can still be a designer at The Uba Corporation when you and Xenon Uba separate?" Miya thought it over and shook her head. She knew that even if Xenon and Sol asked her to stay, she would not. She could not. "I can help you with your career if you are with me.""Thanks, but I will find another job somewhere else, or I don't have to do jewelry design but switch back to interior design. That's what I studied anyway." Miy
Miya felt humiliated, and tears streamed down her face. "No. Xenon. No..." she shook her head as she held his stare. Xenon sneered and demanded, "Take it off." "No. I won't. You are humiliating me." Miya retorted. "How could you meet him in private without my permission?! I have to check if you did it with him.""I only cooked lunch for him. That's it. If you don't believe me, then shoot me, but don't humiliate me." "Now you are feeling humiliated. Why did you lie to me and go see him then?"Miya couldn't tell him that Chris had found Sol. "I wanted to thank him for saving me and to tell him then from now on, I don't owe him anything, and we should not speak to each other again." She lied. "Is that so?" "Yes. I swear." Xenon watched her closely for a while, then put the gun away. Miya closed her eyes and heaved a sigh of relief. She felt weak. "Thanks." She muttered. "I asked you to stay at home so you can recover well. I didn't give you the chance to meet other guys secretivel
Miya tapped on his c.h.e.s.t and asked, "What are you thinking about?" "You do look like the girl, Coraline. Actually, you, Sol, and Coraline all look very similar but your eyes. Perhaps Chris Butler will fall in love with you because you look like her. If he wants to have you, what will you do?" Xenon asked, looking at Miya.Impossible. Just because I look like someone that he loves?!" "What if?" "Xenon, I'm your wife." "What if we separate one day?" "Then I don't know." Xenon looked upset and serious. He grabbed Miya's chin and said, "Miya, you'd better behave yourself. If I find out that something is going on between you and him, you will be in trouble." Miya was as frightened as upset. She had learned how cruelly Chris Butler would treat the fairy-like girl with the floral head wreath, and now she was again reminded how cruel and dominating Xenon could be.Why are they given the power to decide on others' lives? Is it just because they are billionaires? She couldn't help w
Chris coughed a deliberate cough, and the girl paused as if Chris had given her a warning. Miya felt a sudden relief. She flipped through a catalog of the auction items on the desk, hoping to divert her attention and ease her worried mind.Chris went over to Xenon with a smile and extended his hand for a handshake. "A p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to see you, Mr. Butler. Who is this? May I ask?" Xenon stood up, shook Chris' hand, and said as he looked at the girl casually. The girl trembled slightly. She wasChris smiled, and the charm of his smile excited every woman present. "My partner. I guess she knows very well that she isn't capable of stealing Mrs. Uba's thunder, so she might as well wear a mask to cover her face and be a bit mysterious tonight. However, I do much prefer Mrs. Uba's attire." He turned to look at Miya. "You look gorgeous, Mrs. Uba. I wonder if I can have the honor to have a dance with you later.""I'm afraid not," Xenon said instantly, with an icy smile. "She still needs pr
Who is this girl? What's about her that's got these two most successful young men competing for her? The crowd wondered. It's understandable that Xenon Uba is bidding the bracelet for his partner, but what about this other gentleman? What's he doing?The price had gone up to ten million. Miya tapped Xenon's hand gently, hoping that he would get the message and stop, but Xenon didn't even take a look at her and went on raising the price.Helplessly, Miya leaned back and looked towards Chris, who was sitting next to Xenon. "Please. It's not worth it." She whispered. Chris gazed at her for a few seconds, then smiled and nodded.In the end, Xenon paid fifteen million dollars for the bracelet. Miya wasn't sure how to feel about it. He probably did it just for the sake of defeating Chris. I doubt he really wanted to get it for me. She thought. When the auction was over, and most people had dismissed, Miya and Xenon walked out arm in arm. Chris and the girl followed behind.They stopped by
Xenon trembled slightly. He couldn't believe it. He moved a few steps towards the girl, then stopped. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but he didn't utter a sound. Is she Sol? I've looked for her worldwide for so many years, and I couldn't find her, but she's now right here with Chris Butler?Miya watched silently. Her eyes were teary. She felt a fear so intense that she couldn't move. She stood still and watched. Chris said he had found Sol Keaton. This girl here is... is she? Is she Sol Keaton? Xenon has always been so calm, but he seems to be so emotional now. She must be then! How does it happen all so fast? Everything was just so sweet and perfect then!She admitted to herself that lately, she had started hoping that Xenon would grow to love her one day and they could love each other and live together as normal couples did. There's no more hope... "Xenon..." the girl spoke softly, her voice trembling. She had to pluck up the courage to call his name as she wasn't s