"Where are you?" As Ivy activated the speakerphone, Tyrone's deep voice resonated through the car.Heather pursed her lips. "I've already left.""We haven't even had sex yet, so why did you run off?" Tyrone admonished her.Ivy shot Heather a teasing glance. What had these two been up to just now?Heather blushed furiously. "I'm in a friend's car. We're tied up at the moment, so I can't talk to you right now." Without further ado, Heather ended the call.Moments later, a text from Tyrone popped up. "When you get back, please learn how to satisfy me properly. If I'm not pleased tonight, I'll instruct Seth to cancel your project."Upon reading the message, Heather felt her cheeks grow warm.She couldn't believe Tyrone would resort to using her project as leverage.Noticing Heather absorbed in her phone, Ivy quickly snatched it away. As she read the message, her expression turned to one of surprise."Wow, you two really pushed the boundaries there! It looks like Mr. Elkin wants yo
Heather was momentarily caught off guard. With a sheepish smile, she assured Ivy, "I won't fall in love with Tyrone."Deep down, she didn't need Ivy's reminder; she was well aware of the stark differences between herself and Tyrone.Ivy had characterized her relationship with Seth as transactional. Heather realized that her situation with Tyrone was essentially no different.Moreover, he was already married, and their relationship felt like a betrayal to Janine. Despite this, Heather had never considered vying with Janine for Tyrone's affection.In reality, she had been patiently awaiting the day Tyrone would grow weary of her."Are you absolutely sure you won't catch feelings for him?" Ivy asked, pausing momentarily before adding, "But Hattie, I do think he treats you very well."Heather's gaze shifted slightly, her voice steady yet resolute. "Tyrone has been incredibly supportive, and I appreciate his help. But rest assured, I won't fall in love with him."Seeing her earnest d
Under the moonlit sky, the towering Elkin Group building exuded a remarkable grandeur. Tyrone emerged from its entrance, his cold, stern gaze projecting an icy demeanor that kept others at bay.The tails of his black suit jacket fluttered gently in the night breeze, emphasizing his commanding presence.A sleek black Rolls-Royce awaited nearby, and a bodyguard opened the car door as a gesture of respect.Tyrone sank into the car seat, weariness etched across his face from the series of meetings he had just endured. His slender fingers fidgeted with his tie, revealing a subtle restlessness.In the front seat, Caleb addressed him respectfully, saying, "Mr. Elkin, Ms. Seel returned from abroad this afternoon."Tyrone's hand paused momentarily on his tie. "Noted," he replied indifferently.Caleb glanced at him and continued, "She called to say she's back at the Seel residence. She would like to invite you for dinner tonight."The gifts for the Seel family are prepared—an abstract pai
Shortly after, the shop assistant handed Tyrone a bag filled with an assortment of donuts. "Here you go. That will be a total of 176 dollars."Tyrone pulled out his phone and scanned the QR code to pay. Without looking back, he swiftly exited the bakery.Inside the Rolls-Royce, Caleb couldn't believe his eyes as he watched Tyrone emerge from the bakery carrying a large bag. For a moment, he questioned his own eyes.Had Tyrone really just bought donuts because Heather had mentioned them? Since when did Tyrone have a sweet tooth?"Mr. Elkin, do you like eating donuts?" Caleb asked respectfully as Tyrone settled into the car.As Tyrone's assistant, Caleb managed various aspects of his personal life. If Tyrone had developed a liking for donuts, Caleb would need to instruct the chefs to include them on the menu."She likes them," Tyrone replied curtly, placing the bag on the seat beside him.Heather had been under a lot of pressure lately with her script revisions. Having her favorit
At that moment, a news alert popped up on Heather's computer."Breaking: Eight-Car Pile-up on Oceanview Bridge. The Scene Is Tragic!"Oceanview Bridge was the only way to Magnolia Creek. Tyrone wouldn't be that unlucky, would he?Heather's heart skipped a beat. She considered calling him, but then hesitated.He was a busy man. If he wasn't involved in the accident, she might end up disturbing him by calling him out of the blue. After a moment of deliberation, she decided to call Caleb instead."Yes, Ms. Sutton?" Caleb answered after a few rings."Mr. Hall, Tyrone hasn't come back yet. I saw the news about an accident on Oceanview Bridge. Is he alright?"There was a brief pause before Caleb replied, "Ms. Sutton, Mr. Elkin has something else going on tonight. He didn't go to Oceanview Bridge.""Okay, thank you." Relieved, Heather hung up without asking further questions.Elkin Group had a lot of businesses, and working late was normal. Heather wondered what time Tyrone would c
Janine knew Jasmine had been blowing things out of proportion when she had claimed Tyrone was doting on that woman and might even divorce Janine for her.No way! How could a woman with no background compare to her?Unlike her foolish sister, Janine knew not to lose her composure over such trivial matters and provoke Tyrone.With a smile, she changed the topic. "I'm going back next month. I need you to play along with me in front of my parents during this time. It's not too much to ask, is it?"Their relationship had always been one of mutual benefit, and Janine was a competent partner in this arrangement.Tyrone's expression softened slightly, and he gave a soft hum of acknowledgement.He looked out at the garden through the floor-to-ceiling windows. It was so late. He wondered if his pretty little thing was already asleep.What would she think of his absence?Tyrone didn't even realize this was the seventh time in three hours that he had thought of Heather since he had arrived
The maids looked uneasy, as if they were hiding something.Heather raised an eyebrow. "Is something going on?""Ms. Sutton, they were just slacking off. There's nothing to worry about. Please, go have breakfast," Lucy said with a forced smile, then turned to the maids with a stern expression. "Get back to work."At that moment, the reporter on the TV announced, "Mr. and Mrs. Elkin, along with her family, left the hotel at 11:00 pm last night. Reporters observed the couple being very affectionate…"Heather's gaze wavered as she walked toward the living room and saw the news headline."Rare Appearance of Tyrone Elkin's Wife, Janine Seel. Mr. Elkin Dines Out with Beloved Wife and Family, Showing Sweet Interactions."The screen showed Tyrone with a young woman at the hotel entrance, looking cozy and intimate.Tyrone usually only appeared in financial news and rarely in the entertainment section. His rare appearance with Janine had overshadowed last night's major car accident in the
"What is it?" Heather asked."Well, there are so many creditors demanding payment these days. I don't want to involve you, but the debts need to be settled."The company's bankruptcy has led to its assets being seized, so I need you to ask Mr. Elkin to help lift the bank's seizure so I can reopen the business and make money," Thomas explained."I had hoped you'd break up with him and leave him completely. I know it's not the right thing to say, but I've tried many ways and asked many people, but no one is willing to help. I'm really at a loss. Can you ask Mr. Elkin for help?"His smile was somewhat awkward.Heather frowned. She didn't want to trouble Tyrone over the Snyder family's issues, but Thomas' request was hard to refuse.The Snyders had a massive debt. Only someone as powerful as Tyrone could handle lifting the bank's seizure.Heather pressed her lips together. "I can try to help you, but I can't guarantee he will do it.""You need to act fast. Mrs. Elkin is back, and y