Lena smiled and calmly remarked, "You're right. Barking dogs don't bite. But that's not an absolute rule. I've seen dogs that bark furiously and still bite and give rabies!""What did you say?" Renee narrowed her eyes. "Lena, what do you mean?""Literally what I said." Lena chuckled. "You're a shareholder in the company, so your level of education should be higher than mine. I wasn't speaking in a foreign language just now, so I assume you understand what I said?"Renee widened her eyes, face pale and chest heaving in anger.Lena continued, speaking so much to her for the first time. "Also, Lina is pregnant now, and it's true she should be cautious about what she consumes. However, it seems that I'm not the only one sending 'consumable items', right?"Renee was left speechless by her retorts.Chris looked at Lena smugly, looped his arm around her, and led her toward the door."Lena, stand right there!" Renee shouted, losing control.Chris clenched his fists and struggled to sup
During this time, the roles between Renee and Toph appeared to have switched. Previously, he used to send her many messages, while her responses were brief. Nowadays, her messages to him seemed futile, like tossing a stone into the vast ocean. He was reluctant to even reply.Renee started to worry, realizing that what she had said to him that day had gone too far.She had tried calling Toph, but he wouldn't answer. She had sent him an email but received no response. She had even set aside her pride and visited the Hamertons' residence in search of him, only to be greeted by their main butlers. Not even Cordelia and Zephyr were around.It appeared that Toph had severed all lines of communication, completely disappearing from her world.Having exhausted all other options, Renee had no choice but to turn to Lina. She couldn't afford to miss Toph, not in a world filled with cunning and capable heirs like Zuko. Someone as wealthy and unsuspecting as Toph was a rare find."Zuko, I..." T
"Indeed, he's young," Jade remarked. "But despite his age, he's capable. When the company began, Mr. Thompson had nothing but money. Besides the Hamertons' support, Mr. Chriss played a vital role in building Sol Entertainment step by step. With a solid foundation, the subsidiary companies grew rapidly.""So, Mr. Chriss deserves credit." Lena smiled. "Because of that, did the directors overlook his affair?"Jade playfully nudged her. "Come on, enough of that!""I know," Lena whispered. "I'm just teasing you. I wouldn't discuss this with outsiders."Jade's eyes twinkled with hidden meaning as she said, "What I mean is, Mr. Chriss' relationship with Jacqueline isn't clear!""Huh?"Lena was taken aback.In reality, she had considered this. Jacqueline seemed the least likely mistress she had ever seen. What kind of secretive, pampered mistress led such a difficult life, working hard?It appeared she had only heard one side of the story, one that suggested Jacqueline was willingly do
The woman's fierce scream jolted Jacqueline, and she sprinted ahead, ignoring everything else.Yet, this woman possessed terrifying strength. Her eight-centimeter heels didn't hinder her—she quickly caught up to Jacqueline, firmly grabbing her wrist.In the commotion, Jacqueline's work badge became visible."Hah! So you're Jacqueline!" The woman's voice boomed, her charisma overwhelming. "No wonder you're trembling like a mouse facing a cat!""N-No…""You deceitful woman! How dare you seduce my husband? I'm going to teach you a lesson!"They caused a scene in the lobby. Jacqueline's cries and the woman's accusations echoed.It was during working hours, so the security guards arrived swiftly. However, they hesitated to intervene. Onlookers gathered, reveling in the drama.Renee frowned, wanting no part in this trouble. She discreetly slipped away."Let me go— Ahh!"The woman was forceful, beating up Jacqueline. Colleagues who had once been close now seemed like strangers. No
Jacqueline's head was pounding, and her eyes widened as she felt her cheeks grow warm. She struggled to find her voice but couldn't utter a word."You..." She pointed at Lena.Lena slapped her hand away.Jacqueline shrieked and charged at Lena, who turned around and quickly restrained her by placing her arms behind her back.Kasey stood dumbfounded for a moment but then acted swiftly. While Lena held Jacqueline, Kasey slapped the latter's cheeks."Enough, both of you," Lena said in her deep voice. "Jacqueline, you represent the sales department. Don't disgrace it."Despite her words, Lena didn't release her grip on Jacqueline.Kasey raised an eyebrow and slapped Jacqueline two more times."I said stop. Can't you both understand?" Lena frowned. "Are you still at it? Ms. Thompson is upstairs! Do you want to alert her?"Kasey struggled to stifle her laughter, her palms red from slapping Jacqueline."Alright, that's enough..."I said stop!"Kasey had almost vented all her anger
Lena gazed at them and recalled what Jade had said. Could it be true? Perhaps there was truly nothing between Elijah and Jacquelin, and Kasey had simply misunderstood?"Should I give you credit for my wife's victory?" he quipped, catching Lena off guard. She met his intense gaze as he tilted her head.Just as she was about to explain, Kasey stormed off in anger. Elijah followed her, but not before glancing at Lena fiercely.She stood there momentarily, her thoughts racing.Did she somehow offend Elijah today?Yet, he held a higher position within the company while she was just a regular staff member. Their paths should not cross in the future.Breathing a sigh of relief, Lena made her way to her office.-Arya visited the Hamertons to deliver the revised comic she had assisted Toph with.His eyes lit up after feeling down for a few days.She handed him the draft with a smile. The storyline and the characters had been refined."Wow, Arya!" Toph exclaimed. "You're a master o
Toph gazed at Arya, utterly astonished.Renee had never uttered such words to him. When they were close, he was the one showering her with compliments. Now that they had drifted apart—apart from urging him to fight for his inheritance against Zuko and criticizing his drawings as having no future—she remained silent.A sharp pain pierced his heart when he heard Arya's words, causing his eyes to well up with tears."Hey!" Arya was taken aback and quickly comforted him. "What's wrong? It's alright!""I'm okay." He sniffled. "I'm just so happy... Your approval means the world to me!""I'm actually quite lonely at home," he confessed. "My parents don't understand art. While my brother appreciates it, art is just a hobby for him, not a career. My grandma is an artist, but she lives in Southeast Aciatic. It's far away, and I can't always talk to her."Now that I have the opportunity to create comics, I..." He became emotional as he spoke, only managing to regain his composure after a wh
"Huh?" Cordelia was perplexed.Zephyr elaborated, "He hasn't smiled for a few days. Isn't that enough hardship?"At that moment, laughter echoed from the living room. Toph and Arya were brimming with joy over their freshly drawn comic, so they shared a high-five to celebrate.Wendy served the food, urging them to dig in.Toph settled at the table and eagerly grasped a pork rib, wasting no time in devouring it. It had been days since his last proper meal, and his hunger was evident.Cordelia felt a wave of relief wash over her as she witnessed her son's happiness. Her mood lifted considerably.Zephyr grinned. "Darling, shouldn't we join them?""Oh, please!" She glanced at him. "We'll dine in the other room!"He pouted, harboring more words but choosing to keep them to himself. Cordelia's phone suddenly vibrated as they made their way to the adjacent room.Linda's panicked voice came through as soon as Cordelia answered, "Cordelia... Are you all at home?""What's wrong?""I-I'