Robin was exuding confidence. She did not show any signs of cowering even in the face of Kathy.Kathy swept her gaze over Robin with a hint of coldness in her eyes.Sylvia stood quietly beside Robin.With her around, Kathy was less likely to do anything too crazy.After all, Terence had sent Sylvia here to watch over Robin.If anything were to happen to Robin on her first day at work, Sylvia would have failed her duty.After giving Robin a cold glance, Kathy shifted her gaze toward Sylvia, who was standing beside Robin."I want to talk to Ms. Sage in private. Everyone else can leave," she said in a cold tone.Sylvia's expression shifted slightly upon hearing that. Just as she was about to refuse, Robin turned around to meet her gaze."Go let the rest of the staff in the conference room know that today's meeting will be pushed back. We'll have the meeting in the afternoon," she said softly.Sylvia was surprised by Robin's instructions. If Sylvia were to stay around even after
When Kathy noticed that Robin no longer seemed as articulate and mouthy as before, she smiled mockingly. "You mentioned that you weren't able to develop your career any further at Larson Group, right? That's because Mr. Larson is already married and has a kid."So you have no hope of marrying him to be part of a wealthy family. That's why you've shifted your focus to Terence instead."Mind you, Terence is one of the rare good ones in our circle. That's why you're keeping such a close eye on him. You want to fulfill your dream of marrying someone from a wealthy family."Robin found everything Kathy said very amusing. However, she did not reveal her thoughts and remained calm.She looked at Kathy and replied, "That's not the case here. Madam Blake, you may have misunderstood something."I actually get along very well with Mr. Larson's wife. We're practically friends. If she had any issues with me, she'd be straight with me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have gotten the chance to work at Wei
Once Kathy heard Robin's words, her expression soured. She shot Robin a sharp gaze and stated sternly, "Just because Terence took a liking to you doesn't mean you can do whatever you want."Robin simply offered a faint smile. "If you put it that way, you're making it sound more serious than it actually is. I thought we were just having a casual conversation. My apologies if my comments have rubbed you the wrong way."Glancing at the clock, she added, "It's getting quite late, Madam Blake. I still have tasks to complete. While I may have landed this position through connections, I'll work hard to prove my worth. I won't let Mr. Weiss down, unlike those who attained their privileges but failed to achieve anything noteworthy."After hearing Robin's words, Kathy looked even more upset. Robin was clearly deriding Monica for not having achieved significant accomplishments despite her privileged position.Kathy shot a cold glare at Robin and said, "Very well. I'm eager to see what you can
Being accustomed to welcoming Robin back at headquarters, Sylvia dispensed with the formalities and spoke her mind directly."I personally requested a transfer to your department, Ms. Sage. I hope to glean from your experiences and eventually start my own business," Sylvia earnestly stated.Chuckling in response, Robin remarked, "Your skills speak volumes, Ms. Zen. I'm sure you can be an excellent leader without my guidance."At the same time, Robin pondered Sylvia's proposition. Sylvia had a valid point. There was limited growth for a secretary. It was clear they needed to explore alternative paths.Taking a deep breath, Robin felt a surge of enlightenment. If her relationship with Terence ended in a year, she could leverage her experiences at Weiss Group to launch her own venture.Despite being puzzled by Robin's sudden smile, Sylvia gently reminded her, "It's nearly lunchtime, Ms. Sage. Will you be dining in the office or heading to the cafeteria?"Upon hearing Sylvia's remind
Throughout her years working in Larson Group, Robin maintained a decent and professional rapport with Tyler. The clarity of their relationship was evident, and Terence was well aware of it.Despite Robin's explanation, Terence fixed her with a stern gaze.With a wry scoff, Robin let out a deep sigh and met his gaze with an icy stare. "I suppose Madam Blake's sudden taunts are fueled by our ambiguous relationship. Considering my recruitment was through connections, it's quite possible she sees my association with Mr. Larson as something scandalous."She set the files down on her desk without giving Terence a glance and continued, "Any other questions? If not, I'd like to focus on my tasks. Now that my reputation has taken a hit, I need to put in extra effort to secure my position."Truth be told, Robin wasn't particularly bothered by Kathy's confrontation since Kathy was unaware of the full story. Yet, Terence's blanket reproach left a lingering sting. It sapped Robin's courage to c
Monica's incompetence became apparent to the point where Terence had to reevaluate all projects under her supervision. This led Robin to deduce that he would seize the chance that presented itself to him.While she suspected Monica's involvement in the scheme, she doubted Monica would risk playing dirty tricks in Terence's presence.It became clear to Robin that Terence orchestrated the setup, likely because she had firmly asserted her refusal to join Weiss Group. Knowing she wouldn't decline his offer if a mistake in her work was found, he tricked her into joining his company. Rather than showing any sign of nervousness at her revelation, Terence maintained a calm demeanor. "Regardless, you brought this upon yourself. If you had identified the issue earlier, you wouldn't have had to come here."Robin took in a sharp breath and gazed at him with disbelief. She hadn't expected him to justify his deceptive tactics. Meeting his gaze with cold resolve, she admitted, "You're right. It'
After hearing Robin's words, Terence looked more upset. He shot her a chilly glare as he retorted, "You don't get to dictate when this relationship comes to an end."Robin simply met his gaze with a faint smile. "The agreement doesn't restrain either of us, Mr. Weiss. In fact, the decision about our future rests with me."Despite Terence's intense glare, Robin remained poised and composed."I'll deliver the agreement and money to you tomorrow," she declared before sealing her lips and returning to her tasks.Terence was completely consumed by rage. He stormed out of the office and forcefully slammed the door behind him. The resounding thud echoed across the entire floor.Alerted by the disturbance, Brandon emerged from his office just in time to witness a fuming Terence storming out of Robin's office.Sylvia followed suit and caught a glimpse of Terence angrily entering the elevator. His brooding countenance sent a chill down her spine.Puzzled, Brandon confided in Sylvia, "What
Sylvia stared at Robin in amazement, offering a thumbs-up and praising, "Impressive, Ms. Sage."It was a rare sight to witness someone maintain such composure after getting on Terence's bad side.Robin shot her a quick glance and replied, "If there's nothing else, feel free to get back to your work. I need to wrap up these tasks before the headquarters meeting tomorrow."Sylvia nodded in understanding and exited the office.In reality, Robin was aware that Sylvia was sent by Terence to keep an eye on her. It was likely that Sylvia would report every detail back to him. That was why Robin deliberately asserted her independence, making it clear that she wasn't overly concerned about working at Weiss Group or the state of their relationship.As the end of the workday approached, Robin found herself struggling to complete her tasks. Her foul mood affected her focus, leading to occasional distractions. Reminded of her prior errors, she pushed herself to concentrate on the remaining a
Even though Lukas was now back together with her, Jenny could clearly feel that their relationship could never return to the way it had been in the past. After spending some time with Lukas, Jenny felt that Lukas' heart no longer belonged to her.Once Conner and Robin were done packing up Alina's belongings at the hospital, they made their way to Robin's car. Robin drove them to her apartment. Upon seeing where they were heading, Conner said to Robin softly, "Roo, I won't be going back to your apartment."Upon hearing this, Robin looked confused. Before she could ask why, Conner added softly, "I want to return to Swiree."Robin was taken aback for a moment. Then, she replied, "Dad, you really don't need to rush back home."Conner had already sold the family business in Swiree when Alina was hospitalized in Henkel. As such, Robin had not expected to hear Conner tell her that he wanted to return to Swiree."Just stay here," Robin said.Upon hearing that, Conner sighed softly and
After Alina passed away, her body was taken to the funeral home the next morning.Alina had instructed Conner to keep her funeral simple after her death.After Alina was hospitalized, Conner showed her a grave site according to her wishes.A van from the funeral home came to the hospital the next morning to take Alina's body to the funeral home.Upon hearing the news, Jean and Tyler rushed to the hospital and accompanied Robin there.On the way to the funeral home, Tyler tried to call Terence. However, Terence did not answer.Tyler had to call Wilson to inform Terence of what had happened.Only a handful of relatives and friends attended the funeral to pay their respects to Alina.With Jean and Tyler's help, Alina's funeral wasn't much trouble to set up.Terence received the news of Alina's death in the afternoon. Only then did he rush to the funeral home.When Terence arrived, Alina's remains had already been cremated and placed in an urn.He walked over to Robin. When he s
Robin's call managed to go through, but no one answered her call even after a long while.Robin gradually tightened the grip she had on her phone. She tried to maintain her composure while holding the phone.After what seemed like ages, Terence finally answered her call."Roo, why are you still up?"Terence's gentle voice came through in the end. His tone was tinged with a hint of exhaustion.Upon hearing his voice, Robin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.Seeing that Terence had ended up answering her call, she supposed there weren't any problems to worry about."Yeah, I haven't gone to sleep yet. I'm still—"Robin was about to tell Terence that she was still at the hospital.However, Terence quickly interjected, "I'm still at the hospital now."Upon hearing Terence's words, Robin unconsciously tightened her grip on her phone. Her heart quivered in fear for a moment.She suddenly felt insecure.Robin hummed in acknowledgment and asked, "Is Ms. Blake not doing well?"Robi
Robin's response was in no way problematic.From her response, it was clear how cautious and serious she was when dealing with matters of the heart.Brian sighed and looked at Robin deeply.However, Robin deliberately avoided Brian's gaze at this moment.She didn't want him to waste his time on her. Robin certainly didn't want Brian's friendship with Terence to be negatively affected because of her.Seeing that Robin was deliberately avoiding his gaze, Brian curled his lips into a small smile and said softly, "You don't need to be so wary of me. I'm not going to force you to help me."I'm glad to see that you're going steady with Terence. I'm looking forward to attending your guys' wedding."Upon hearing this, Robin pursed her lips lightly. She let out a calm smile and replied, "Well, then you'll have to spend quite some time waiting."Brian turned to look at Robin. He had a tender expression on his face as he said, "Don't worry, I know Terence very well. I'm certain he'll marr
Robin couldn't help looking surprised upon seeing Brian dressed in formal attire. He looked somewhat weary."Mr. Collins," Robin greeted.Brian nodded slightly in response and walked over to her side.He whispered, "I heard that Aunt Alina isn't doing very well, so I came to check on you guys. Don't be too upset if you can help it."Upon hearing this, Robin pursed her lips. She replied in a soft voice, "I already expected this to happen, so I'm not too upset by it. I just feel a bit helpless at the moment."Although Robin had already anticipated this outcome, she couldn't change it.Robin sighed as a hint of grief filled her eyes.Brian walked over to sit beside her. His tone was gentle as he said, "Death is inevitable for everyone, after all. People either die from old age or sickness. Try to take it easy."Aunt Alina probably wouldn't want you to be so upset either."Robin nodded and turned her gaze toward Brian. When she noticed that was wearing a suit, she asked, "Where we
During her conversation with Alina, Robin had already tried her best to keep her emotions under control. She did not expect Alina to get so worked up.Robin simply didn't want Alina to use her past as an example to educate Robin.After all, everybody was living a different life.Robin would never settle for second best.Robin sat quietly as the doctor continued talking. But she didn't hear a word he said. Noticing Robin's low spirits, Conner said softly to her after the doctor left, "Roo, don't burden yourself with all this. This day was bound to come sooner or later."Although Conner was trying to comfort Robin, his voice was hoarse and contained a hint of melancholy that he failed to conceal.Robin took a deep breath. With her reddened, teary eyes, she told Conner, "I shouldn't have argued with her knowing she was sick. With her current state, it's my fault that I insisted on my point."Conner sighed with a hint of helplessness in his expression. He avoided Robin's eyes and
Robin took a deep breath and said softly, "Don't worry about Chandler. Terence will handle it."After all, Chandler raised Terence like a son despite not being blood-related. The bond between them was too strong for Terence to ignore."Just focus on getting better."Alina went silent for a while. Robin chose not to say anything further either.She wanted to end the discussion in Alina's silence. But to her surprise, Alina uttered hesitantly after a long pause, "No, Terence will not care about Chandler."If Terence helps Chandler out, Weiss Group will face setbacks. Terence prioritizes his interests above all else. He won't care about Chandler. I…"Robin watched Alina getting worked up as she continued talking. Robin couldn't help but feel bad.However, she couldn't pinpoint her feelings. Did she feel bad because after all these years, Alina still cared about Chandler? Or was it because Conner's effort was being overlooked by Alina?Even though Chandler was her biological father
Conner had been working tirelessly to take care of the family. Even now that Alina fell ill, he cared for her selflessly."I should go back and check on your mom. If not, she'll wake up and find herself alone."Robin felt bad watching Conner's silhouette. She and Conner went back to the ward together. Sure enough, Alina was already awake.Robin sat on the couch and felt a mix of emotions as she watched Conner care for Alina devotedly.Alina had finished her medicine for the day, and Conner needed to get her the newly prescribed medicine from the pharmacy. So, Robin stayed back to keep Alina company.Robin kept her gaze fixed on Alina's weary face and asked softly, "Mom, do you want me to end up like you?"Alina paused for a moment after listening to Robin as a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes. Clearly, she did not understand the meaning of Robin's words.Robin took a deep breath to control her own emotions and continued softly, "I was referring to finding a man who takes
Terence was waiting at a traffic light, so his surroundings were noisy. As Robin's voice was very soft, Terence couldn't quite make out what she was saying. "I'm heading to the hospital to check on her now. How are things with your mom?" Terence repeated his question to Robin again. Robin went silent. She had already decided to be with Terence, and he had also publicly clarified that nothing was happening between him and Monica. So, it would be childish of her to ask the question again because he had already made things clear. Robin's lips were pressed together, and her expression had reverted back to normal. She said, "She's fine here. Don't worry about it." She then murmured softly under her breath, "I'll call you back later. Drive safely." As soon as she finished talking, she immediately ended the call. Terence didn't give it much thought after Robin ended the call. He turned the engine on and drove off to the hospital to visit Monica. Robin stood in the cor