As Chris reached for his third slice of pizza, Zuko intervened. "Are you trying to eat yourself to death?"Chris was taken aback, but he quickly regained his composure and rolled his eyes. "Let go! I skipped breakfast.""So, you're compensating at lunch?" Zuko sat beside him. "I'll also have a pizza with extra pepperoni, please!"Julius looked at Zuko in puzzlement, wondering why Zuko was back again.Soon, their pizzas arrived, and Zuko joined the eating session. He glanced at Chris and asked, "Did you hear about the email that got leaked at the Thomson Group?"Chris responded glumly."I've uncovered the truth," Zuko revealed. "Renee is the mastermind, and Melvin's team assisted her on the technical side.""Melvin?""That's right."Chris scoffed. "He's like an annoying ghost!""Renee reached out to them. She bribed people at the café to obtain surveillance footage from that day and sent screenshots of the more incriminating angles."Chris slammed his hand on the table. "Wher
Chris went for a 5k run before heading to Lena's apartment. The three pizzas he had devoured were enormous. Despite his lengthy run, he still felt stuffed when he returned home.Regret washed over him when he opened the door and caught a whiff of the food wafting from the kitchen. "Welcome home?" Lena greeted him while bringing out the final dish, a steaming bowl of soup. The spread on the table looked enticing, filled with his favorite dishes. The risotto was perfectly cooked, its grains glistening. With the seared steak on the side, it promised to be a delicious meal."Come and eat!"He was taken aback but accepted the cutlery from her with a smile. Chris had never seen Lena this skilled in the kitchen. As he took his seat, Lena studied him carefully. Something seemed off today, but she couldn't quite pinpoint it. Why wasn't he devouring the meal like he usually did when she cooked for him? Why was he so composed today?"Hurry up and eat!" She urged, "Isn't seared ste
“You…”Lena sat quietly, absentmindedly twirling a fork in her hand, and then she chuckled."You want to discuss the email incident, don't you?" Chris inquired. "I'm aware of the nasty rumors circulating within the Thompson Group, but Zuko has identified the culprit. Those rumors will naturally die down."Lena, I don't see you as the type to manipulate others for personal gain, especially by cozying up to the wealthy. So, I believe there's nothing improper happening between you and the director.""That's what I wanted to discuss." Her voice was gentle. "There's actually something between... us.""What?""Chris…" She emphasized, "He's my father."-After dinner, Chris left the condo and headed to the beach alone.The autumn sea breeze carried a distinct chill, and the bright moon above resembled a teardrop from the sky.His thoughts were in turmoil, and he sought the brisk sea breeze to find solace.He still couldn't fathom what Lena had revealed."My mother was Krystal Hard
Renee returned to the prison once more.The air inside carried a grim, damp, and moldy odor, a stark reminder of her last encounter with Melvin at this place, a memory she'd rather forget. As she approached the entrance, she instinctively stepped back."What's wrong?" the female officer asked coldly.Renee composed herself and pulled down her cap, concealing her face from prying eyes. She hadn't initially wanted to come here, but a call had informed her that Jacquelin wished to see her. After some thought, she decided to oblige, her sole aim being to silence Jacquelin's prison gossip."Please walk faster, miss," the officer urged with suspicion. "You don't have much time for the visit. If you keep this pace, you won't have the chance to say what you want!"Renee's heart raced. She glanced at the officer, who was also scrutinizing her with an enigmatic look that hinted at recognition.Renee quickened her pace, following the officer.Soon, Jacquelin emerged in the visiting room. G
"What?" Renee was about to leave when she suddenly stopped, narrowed her eyes, and asked, "What do you want to say?""Just a little secret.""Is it related to me?" Jacquelin remained silent, only smiling. The tables had turned now, and she held the upper hand.Renee raised her hand in frustration, but a glass barrier was in front of her, preventing her from reaching Jacquelin."Jacquelin!""Ms. Renee." Jacquelin smirked. "Since pleading with you didn't work, I'll keep this secret to myself... Well, I suppose you're not interested in knowing the true relationship between Mr. Thompson and Lena, are you?"Renee was stunned, looking at her in silence. Jacquelin's words had an impact. She could care less about other things but wanted to get to the bottom of each matter regarding Lena.She sat down slowly and looked at Jacquelin in confusion.Jacquelin said leisurely, "Get me out of here, and I'll tell you about it."Renee paused. "I promise you, but the process takes time. Why do
"What did you say?" Renee could not believe it."It's true," Jacquelin replied casually. "Sandra previously used the computer Lena is using. You know who Sandra is, right?"Renee paused.Sandra used to be an excellent salesperson, playing a big role in the sales department's success at one time. However, her remarkable skills and good looks had made others, especially Jacquelin, jealous.Jacquelin had been worried that Sandra's exceptional performance might catch the eye of the company's higher-ups, especially Elijah. Thus, she had secretly messed with Sandra's computer. That way, anything Sandra wrote on her computer, whether it was documents, reports, or chat records, would also go to Jacquelin's computer.Later, Sandra left the company due to health reasons, and the computer had remained unused. That was until Lena took the seat..."So, you've known everything she's written from the beginning?" "Yes." Jacquelin smirked. "But she's an odd one. She rarely writes on her compute
Lina nodded. "You can decide."Zuko placed his hand on her belly. With the months passing, he could sometimes feel the baby's movements. Right now, their little one seemed to respond to his touch as if greeting him."By the way, there's a secret I want to tell you..." Lina's smile was radiant. She leaned close to his ear and whispered, "Our baby... is a girl!""What?" Zuko's heart skipped a beat, and he could not react for a moment. He was so happy this time that he could not even manage a smile."A-Are you sure? How did you find out?" Lina giggled embarrassedly. "I pestered the doctor until she told me! She kept saying that there are rules against revealing the gender during ultrasounds, but she told me to prepare a princess bed after the checkup!"Zuko was overjoyed, and he almost gave Lina a princess carry. He remembered his mother saying that the Hamertons had always been having more sons than daughters. In Zephyr's generation, all the others were boys aside from Zennie.Go
Chris arrived at the apartment. As soon as he entered, he smelled a delightful aroma wafting from the kitchen.There, he found Lena busily cooking, tending to a pot of chicken soup that had been simmering for hours. Though soup required patience, she did not seem to mind. She lifted the lid and took a whiff, then used a small spoon to taste it before she smiled in satisfaction.Chris leaned against the kitchen doorway, a mix of emotions washing over him as he observed her.He walked over quietly and embraced her from behind, causing her to jump in surprise. He tightened his hands around her waist, and she relaxed upon recognizing his familiar touch."What are you doing?" she asked softly.Chris did not reply. Instead, he took in her scent and kissed her neck tenderly.Lena shrank into herself, her face flushing.Chris chuckled. It seemed he had discovered her sensitive spot."Even though this isn't for me, it still feels great," Chris said softly."What?""To come home and se