Anna bent over to pick it up; Mona did the same. When Mona touched the document on the floor, she suddenly realized that two drops of tears had fallen from Anna’s eyes and wet the paper. Mona was shocked. She looked up and saw tears rolling down Anna’s face. She was stunned and did not know what to say. Anna pressed a finger to her lips, signaling her to remain silent. Mona nodded and continued to tidy up the documents. Anna seemed to have been through an emotional breakdown and had cried outside the door. Her eyes were red. Mona had gotten used to her professional and frosty side, and it was her first time seeing Anna’s emotional side. She did not know what to say to comfort her. “Are the documents messed up again? Anna, can’t you do anything right?” Anna snorted. She looked up with an apologetic look and said, “I’m sorry, Mr. Ortega. I didn’t…” “Yeah they are messed up, but Anna doesn’t need to apologize.” Mona took the documents from Anna and put them in Alex’s han
“I am impressed. You are really brave.” Mona hugged Anna and patted her shoulder. Anna put her pinky finger up and waved it in front of Mona. “That’s all I am telling you. Keep it a secret.” Mona made a pinky promise to her and said cheerfully, “No problem!” Women always talked about love and relationships, and sharing a secret about it brought them closer.Mona had to admit that she was strangely attracted to Anna. They always shared similar topics, and she could treat Anna like a close friend. “Honey, are you done?” Thaddeus’ voice came from outside the door. Mona shrugged at Anna before she went over to open the door. Thaddeus came in with a gloomy face. “What are you two talking about that I can’t know?” “It’s women's business, so it’s not suitable for men.” Mona looked askance at Thaddeus. “I told you to memorize the agenda. Have you memorized them all?” The man grunted in displeasure and said, “Come with me later.” “What for?” “As my partner.” “No.” “No o
However, the men looked at Thaddeus with understanding. Thaddeus was in the midst of a power struggle to win the company, so he knew the importance of projecting a positive image to the public. Women in powerful and wealthy families were often seen as mere tools. Even Mrs. Fontaine before them had no distinguished background, and she only acquired her title due to her physical appearance. “Mr. and Mrs. Fontaine really love each other.” The men spoke insincerely with fake smiles on their faces. Mona saw the ridicule in their eyes and knew immediately what the realistic and intelligent men were thinking. For men in the business world, there were many women who would flock to them like birds, making it easy and natural for them to objectify women. Mona knew it clearly, but no matter what people thought, she was a woman with dignity and self-respect. She would never allow others to look down on her. “Of course. We love each other.” Thaddeus tightened his arm to hug Mona int
Halfway through the dinner, Mona got tired and sat down. As she watched the businessmen and influential figures mingle around, she felt calm despite being one of them. “Are you feeling okay?” Thaddeus came over with a chair and sat beside Mona. “Just a little tired.” “We shouldn't have come.” Thaddeus bent over and held Mona’s slender ankle with his strong palms, massaging her softly. “Stop it. People are watching.” Mona patted Thaddeus’ back. “Go get me a drink. I’m thirsty.” “Alright. Wait for me here.” Thaddeus got up and went back into the hall. He shuttled through the guests and headed to the table filled with food. He went to the drinks corner and wanted to grab a glass, but a slender and fair hand reached for the drink before him. He looked to the side and saw a woman smiling at him. “Hello, Mr. Fontaine. What a coincidence running into you here.” Thaddeus looked at the woman whom he did not know. He nodded and greeted her before he left with the glass of dri
Mona took the glass and drank it. Thaddeus was thinking if he should go to room 1108 to look for Ginny. He wanted to go, but he could not let Mona know. He had to act alone, so he had to come up with an excuse and send Mona home first. “You’re tired. I’ll tell the driver to drive you home later so that you can rest.” “What about you? Aren’t you coming with me?” “No.” Thaddeus’ gaze looked evasive. “I have another social gathering to attend later.” Mona looked at the man in surprise. A while ago, he was complaining about how boring the dinner was and how he wanted to go home with her, but now he wanted to stay and attend another social gathering. “Hey, are you up to something mischievous?” “No way. I’m not the other guy who will hurt you and do things behind your back.” Mona pointed and narrowed her eyes. She warned him, “You’d better not. If you do anything that hurts me, you’re dead.” “Yes, ma’am. Why would I do something to hurt you? I don’t even have enough time
When Thaddeus woke up again, he found himself naked on the bed with a barely dressed Ginny beside him. The scene messed up his thoughts, and before he could say a word, a group of reporters and paparazzi came in with cameras, snapping pictures of them. “Mr. Fontaine, Ms. Kimball, is there anything either of you wants to say about this affair?” Thaddeus grabbed the landline from beside the bed and tossed it at the paparazzi. “Get out!” “Come on, you are the heir to a big company and you are abusing reporters? How shallow! I’ll expose you!” “Yeah! Take his picture!” The camera shutters flickered ceaselessly as the paparazzi and reporters took pictures of Thaddeus and Ginny. Thaddeus wanted to get on his feet but realized that he was left with only underpants. How ridiculous! He clearly remembered passing out at the hospital but could not remember what happened after that. What had happened while he was out cold? How did he end up in bed with a woman that was not his wif
“I didn’t do anything.” Ginny swallowed. The gears in her mind were spinning rapidly, thinking of a way to handle the meticulous man. “You came up yourself.”"Impossible. Why would I come up here for no reason?" Thaddeus warned, his voice low and threatening. "Tell me the truth, or..." “You came up by yourself! It was your second personality who did it! He's foolish and perverted. I outwitted him, and he sent Mona home before coming to my room.” Thaddeus held Ginny’s neck after listening to her explanation. He narrowed his eyes and questioned her coldly, “My second personality… How did you know about that?” He tightened his grip on her neck, causing her to gasp for air and struggle to break free. “I…I found it out on my own…” Thaddeus released her but did not believe what she said. “Speak the truth!” Ginny shook her head. “It is the truth! If you don’t believe it, forget it.” “The reporters and paparazzi are here because you called them. It must be a trap. Ginny, don’t
Tim frowned. “Don’t let Mona know about this.” Ginny shrugged. “I’ve already called the reporters and paparazzis, and you are telling me not to let Mona know?” “Who told you you could act on your own?” Tim bellowed. “Who told you to get the paparazzi?” “Come on, Mr. Graves. Don’t be so selfish. I sacrificed my body to help you get Thaddeus’ medicine. Now that you’ve achieved your goal, can’t you let me have my way?” “You want to hurt Mona?” “Yeah. I want her to see me and Thaddeus on the same bed.” “I can not allow you to do that.” Tim pulled his phone out and informed his men to deal with the reporters and paparazzi. He could not let Mona know about this. Ginny crossed her arms and sneered, “Mr. Graves, I see you cared a lot about Mona. However, if you really did, why destroy her family? Can’t you just let her live her life?” Tim put his phone away and looked askance at Ginny. He explained with disdain, “Thaddeus is not someone you can spend your life with. Sooner or