Upon hearing that, Hestia asked, "Are you blaming me, Xander?""I didn't mean that.""I can't help it. I hate him whenever I think about how he betrayed our marriage and had a child with another woman. "I just hate them so much that I wish they were dead. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't even see him again."Hestia gritted her teeth, unable to control her trembling.Xander understood that these years of deception and compromise had been hard for Hestia. He held her hand and said wearily, "I understand. Leave it to me. I'll handle it.""I’m sorry that you can't do what you want because of me. You can't be in charge of Futurelink and can't reunite with Grace." Hestia looked at him with a sense of guilt.She knew Xander had not had an easy time in both his career and relationship these past few years.Raymond was right about something."If it's true love, we don't have to be constantly together." Getting up, Xander said, "Grace is not a petty person."Back in the bedroom, he t
Xander had never overslept. Early in the morning, as he was putting on his coat, the housekeeper knocked on the door. "Ms. Yale is here."Hazel stood in the villa's living room. She was carrying files in her arms.Hestia invited her for tea, so she drank politely and didn't overstep. She had been doing this for the past few years.Hestia appreciated her. "You've been with Xander since he joined the company. At that time, there were many elites, and quite a few pretty ladies among them threw themselves at him. Do you know why I chose you?"Hazel respectfully said, "I dare not speculate on your thoughts, Madam Fulton, but I am curious about why I stood out.""Those people were too ambitious. They had too many ideas and wanted to achieve too much. Only you simply stood there with both honor and disgrace. I like that."Hestia rarely praised someone. But over these years, Hazel had indeed passed the test.Pleased, Hazel smiled and said, "Thank you for your praise, Madam Fulton. But I
Hazel glared at the lady. "How dare you have your eyes on Mr. Fulton?""I didn't mean that. Everyone says Mr. Fulton is cool and poised. I just want to see it for myself. I would never dare to covet Mr. Fulton in front of you, Ms. Yale."The lady's words were filled with hidden meaning. She was trying to please Hazel.Xander avoided women and had no scandals. If there were any rumors, they were about his closest secretary, Hazel.They said that the reason Xander maintained a clean image was because he already had Hazel.Xander ignored these rumors. But over time, it became the unspoken truth among those people."Don't talk nonsense," Hazel scolded, but she didn't directly deny it. "If the higher-ups find out, they'll skin you alive."Curiously, the lady grabbed Hazel's arm. "Ms. Yale, what type of woman does Mr. Fulton prefer?"Hazel squinted her eyes, involuntarily recalling Grace—proud and beautiful."That's not something you should be asking."…On the other hand, Grace h
Since it was a place where social events were held, it naturally involved women and alcohol.The room was filled with alluring music, and beautiful women stood in a row.Hazel bent down to pour a drink for Sean. "I've heard a lot about you, Mr. Brooke. I finally got to meet you today. You truly live up to your name. Let me make a toast to you."With a gentle expression, Sean pushed the glass away with a smile. "Xander came in person. This drink should be for him."Hazel hesitated and looked at the man behind her.Though Xander's eyes flashed with a cold glint, his expression remained respectful. He took the glass. "Mr. Brooke is my senior. All things considered, I should be drinking this."He downed the full glass of whiskey.Sean clapped his hands approvingly. "Xander, I have to say, Jake is doing better than you in recent years."To reach his current position as Fulton Group's president, Xander had stepped on numerous people and brushed aside many personal relationships. Se
Xander nodded.Hazel's heart was pounding like a drum. She feared he might act impulsively, but she also wanted to see how far he would go for her. She remained silent for quite some time.After a while, Xander said with a darkened face, "I've reviewed the contract Jake signed with you. He offered you a 30% profit margin. I'll be the boss today. I can offer you 40%. As long as you're happy."The 10% increase in the profit margin shocked Hazel.Sean's pupils contracted slightly. He hadn't expected Xander to be so generous."You'll be the boss? Do you know what that means?"Xander's smile reappeared. "I know. Consider it compensation for my foolishness all these years. Will you forgive me?"At this point, Sean was somewhat shaken.Xander had given him enough respect today. Of course, as Xander's senior, he could act arrogantly, but he knew when to stop. If he went too far, it wouldn't end well.After a moment, Sean laughed heartily and released Hazel. "It seems you do cherish
Hazel's gaze was intense. "So are the women you had me train.""They willingly sell their bodies for profit. It's a fair trade. You're different. You signed a work contract with me, so I have an obligation to ensure your safety."Xander's tone was firm, just like when he was talking about business."Besides, over the years, I did offend Sean. That 10% profit margin can be as my compensation."This was within Hazel's expectations, but she couldn't help feeling a sense of disappointment.Xander picked up his phone. He still had not received a response to the message he had sent Grace.His agitation intensified.Just then, a phone call came in. He squinted as he answered, "Hi, Aaron.""Where's Grace? I can't reach her on her phone. It's already late. You guys should know when to part." Aaron's voice wasn't particularly serious. It even had a hint of a teasing tone.Victor chimed in from the side. "What's wrong with the couple spending a little more time together? Grace is not a l
At this moment, Peter released his grip and stood straight on the side. "Mr. Fulton."Sean trembled as he climbed off the couch. "You bitch, how dare you hit me? Xander, is this how your people handle things?"His head was bleeding. Half of his face was covered in blood, making him look terrifying.However, Xander didn't even glance at him. Instead, he walked over to Grace in the corner and slowly crouched down. He reached out his trembling hand. "Gracie."Grace had been holding back her emotions this whole time. When she saw Xander, she broke down at once. Tears streamed down her face."I don't know him."Xander lifted her face. It was so cold that it pierced his heart."I know. I'm here now. Calm down."Seeing this, Sean’s eyes widened. "Y-You know each other? Xander, you set me up!"Just then, the manager rushed over with people. When he saw the scene, he knew the situation was bad. "Mr. Fulton, this happened because of our negligence."Upon closer inspection, Grace's frai
If Peter hadn't arrived in time, and if Aaron's call had come a little later…Xander didn't dare to think about what would have happened."Why did you come back to Frenda?"Grace held onto his coat tightly as she said softly, "I came to see you.""You came to see me without telling me?" Xander couldn't control his temper. "Do you know what kind of person Sean is? How could you just go in?""I don't know. I just wanted to give you a surprise. Hazel said you were at Fortress, so I came over." Grace felt wronged.Upon seeing her pitiful expression, Xander calmed down at once. He raised the temperature in the car and took off her coat. "Where are you hurt?"She had specially chosen this white dress, but now it was stained with blood. Xander embraced her and carefully checked her for injuries. He was relieved when he found none."The blood is Sean's."Xander tightened his grip around her waist and buried half of his face in her neck. In a muffled voice, he murmured, "I'm sorry."G