"Sam, what's your problem?" Hansel asked as he approached him."What are you talking about?" Sam replied."Why did you suspend the development project?"Sam casually took another sip of tea. "I didn't want to collaborate with you, so I suspended it. Do you have an issue with that?""You suspended it
"Do you seriously think that cutting ties with me will make Miranda forget our friendship and agree to be with you?" Hansel asked. "You're so naive." He snatched Sam's cup and smashed it on the floor. The porcelain shattered, and sharp shards flew everywhere. "I never knew you were such a love-stru
Sam said, "Miranda grew up in a loving family. Do you know what that means?"Hansel turned to face him.Sam continued, stressing each word, "It means she had the heart to love and the courage to walk away without regret. She was willing to stand against everything and everyone for what she believed
Hansel skimmed through the documents and called the project manager. "All of these projects are canceled.""W-What?" The project manager thought he had misheard. These were some of the company's flagship projects, with several nearing completion. And now, he was being told they were off the table.H
Mindy snapped, "We're not taking your gifts. Plus, we didn't do anything to earn them. We're not family, and regardless of their worth, we can't accept anything from you."Besides, you and Miranda are history. Right now, you're just a stranger to us. So, there's no reason for us to accept anything f
Lionel's warmth toward Paul starkly contrasted with the icy indifference he showed Hansel. The difference was impossible to miss.Hansel didn't catch the rest of their conversation as he had already descended two flights of stairs. He vaguely heard a door close and knew Paul must have entered Mirand
"Dr. Jefferson, are you done?"Miranda's voice snapped Paul out of his daze."Yeah, it's done.""Thanks."Paul's gaze drifted back to Miranda's waist again. He wasn't thinking about anything inappropriate, but because she was so thin. He wondered if she had been eating properly.…Hansel sat in fron
"Now that's more like it. You should've said something sooner." With that, Madison excitedly linked arms with Sebastian and hurried toward the campus exit. He tensed up and tried to pull his hand away, but she wasn't letting go."Come on. Don't be shy. We're friends." Then, she picked up her speed.
After returning from the Garrison estate, Miranda finally learned that Paul had actually abandoned his work at the lab midway just to have dinner with her family."Dr. Jefferson, please come to the lab tomorrow to continue authorizing the access permissions." Esme's flat and emotionless voice came t
Paul had arrived quickly. During dinner, he had beaten Sam to it when he tried to sit next to Miranda. Sam had tried to take the seat on the opposite side, but Fiona had cut in and taken that seat before he could. …"So were you deliberately stalling him when you said the remote was broken before t
Aren couldn't understand it. "Why are you in such a rush? Sam has been single for quite some time, and you've never reacted this strongly before."Of all things, she wanted to set up a blind date."You… you're not sleepwalking, right?" Aren asked cautiously. Fiona turned to glare at him immediately
"Huh? Why didn't I hear Sam start his car? Has he left? Let me take a look…" Aren muttered as he walked to the floor-to-ceiling window and peered out. "I knew it! His car is still there. He didn't leave at all. Could his car be stuck in the snow? That doesn't make sense… It hasn't been snowing long
The night was dark and silent as the heavy snow fell. Inside the estate, Fiona glanced out the window. "Oh, it looks like it's snowing outside," she said. Sam remained indifferent as it snowed every year in Elgerson. To him.. Or rather, snow was nothing special to anyone who grew up in Elgerson.
Aren nodded. "That works too. Sam, you don't need to send them off then. Head home and rest early."Sam remained silent. Before long, a maid came in and reported, "Both boxes have been loaded into Dr. Jefferson's car."Paul bid farewell to the elderly couple. "Mr. and Mrs. Garrison Senior, we'll he
Miranda was completely unaware of what was happening at the chessboard. At that moment, she was sitting on the couch and watching a dating reality show with Fiona. Yes, a dating show. In Fiona's own words, she said, "I just love watching young people fall in love. If I happen to find a couple I li
Since Paul had arrived, Fiona invited everyone to head to the dining room. Sam caught up to him and said dryly, "Dr. Jefferson, you seem quite free today."Paul replied, "It's the end of the year, so both the college and the labs are starting their holiday break. Perhaps the only ones still busy at
Sam brought his laptop to the living room and sat cross-legged in front of the coffee table. The thick wool carpet and the warmth of the heater kept the winter chill at bay. He began working in an orderly manner. From the business department to branding, then over to finance and human resources… E