Daniel took a deep breath, composed himself, and returned to his desk to continue working. After work, he went to the hotel.Lately, his visits to the hotel suite had been frequent, and the hotel manager was overjoyed, as he thought that he had a chance of being promoted to the Quimby Group's headquarters. Every day, he treated Maisie like royalty.When Daniel entered, Maisie had already prepared dinner."You came so early?" She smiled sweetly. "I thought you'd be a little late. I was just about to have the food taken to the kitchen to keep it warm.""No need." Daniel's exhaustion vanished instantly when he saw her.Maisie naturally took his coat and hung it on the rack, handed him his slippers, and gave him his personalized insulated cup, which contained perfectly warm black tea.Daniel's heart warmed, and his smile became gentle. He held her hand and sat down at the table.The table was set with home-cooked dishes, delicious both in taste and appearance. It was evident that th
Daniel's breath quickened, and warmth coursed through his body. In the past, he wouldn't have been so cautious around her, nor would he have kept this overwhelming feeling bottled up inside. Now...There was a wry smile on his face. The wheel of fate spun in mysterious ways!Maisie placed a piece of braised meat in his mouth and smiled at him. "No thinking of anything else while eating!""But..." He playfully held her hand. "I really want to stay here.""Not right now."He sighed.Even though it was the answer he had expected, her resolute response still made him feel disheartened."Alright." Daniel straightened up and obediently started eating. "By the way, how about I take you on a weekend getaway next week? Instead of studying all day at home, you need a change of scenery to clear your mind."Maisie smiled. "Where are we going?""To my private hot spring club.""You..." When Maisie heard this, the mischievous smile on his face told her immediately what was on his mind. Her
He knew that Maisie was reserved by nature and wouldn't appreciate him parking an extravagant car right next to the exam site.He was also dressed as casually as possible, but his demeanor exuded a sense of calm composure, which helped Maisie spot him easily in the crowd.He waved to her. Since it was a cold day, he had brought a cashmere shawl for her, which he wrapped around her as soon as she emerged from the exam room. He held her small hand, trying to warm it with his breath."Are you cold?" "I'm okay." Maisie smiled at him, but the smile was forced. The exam questions were still haunting her like an unshakable fog, obscuring her thoughts. They felt like a heavy stone pressing down on her heart, making it hard to breathe.Daniel inquired softly, "What would you like for lunch?"Maisie's mind was clearly not on food."You decide," she replied absentmindedly."I know a really delicious Thai restaurant. Would you like to try it?""Sure.""Or how about some Western cuisine?
Daniel's expression darkened. If this matter was exposed by someone with an ulterior motive, not only would Leroy be held legally accountable, but Maisie might not escape blame either. After all, the email had been sent from Leroy's account and Maisie had been the only recipient.Daniel immediately understood the gravity of the situation."Maisie, go back and pack your things. I'll find another place for you to stay. In the meantime, avoid meeting anyone and don't answer any calls from unfamiliar numbers. Leave this matter to me.""You don't need to worry." Maisie chuckled and reached out to caress his cheek. "I didn't answer the questions, actually.""What?""When I looked at the first question, I thought it was a coincidence. But as I continued, things felt more and more unusual," she explained. "I only answered a small portion of the first paper. During the interview, I didn't respond the way I had prepared. I just rambled, and the interviewers shook their heads at me."Daniel
"I understand." Daniel waved his hand. "As long as Leroy sticks to his story for now and claims that his email was hacked, the relevant authorities won't have conclusive evidence that he definitely leaked the test questions. Just tell him to relax for a few more days. I will have the legal department of Quimby Group help you investigate the truth."The lawyer, who was delighted, thanked Daniel profusely before leaving.Daniel leaned back in his chair, his brows furrowing. He had his suspicions about the person responsible, but... could it really be her?After all, she owed Leroy a great deal. Would she be so ruthless when it came to her mentor?…Amanda had to make significant effort to arrange an afternoon tea with Lily. She had learned from her previous mistake, so she chose a recently-opened coffee shop with exceptional decor and a new-store discount this time. Most importantly, the place was quiet.The café was in a small white building near the edge of a forest, almost hidde
Lily pondered it. She had heard that Leroy had been taken in for questioning recently. Given the size of their industry and Leroy's prominent status, any minor changes in his life would become common knowledge in their circle. Furthermore, she had also heard… that Leroy was being framed.Lily observed the person in front of her. This was Leroy's star pupil, but now it seemed that Leroy had raised a tiger."Why, Ms. Winslade." Lily swirled her coffee. "Don't be so reserved. Don't you want to share this news with me?""It's not that..." Amanda chuckled awkwardly. "It's just that there's not much to say."Lily didn't press further, her gaze lingering on the handbag beside Amanda."Is this bag to your taste?""Of course, it's perfect!" Amanda replied excitedly. "It's a gift from you, Ms. Reyes, so how can it not be perfect? I use it every day. Only generous people like you can afford these brands. I've been thinking about your kindness and I wanted to reciprocate today, but you..."
Soon, Lily went to see Daniel."I believe it'd be better if I handed this personally over to you. I can't fully trust my subordinates with it."Daniel set aside the document in his hands and narrowed his eyes. "What is it?"Lily reached into her bag and placed a USB drive on his desk. "All the records of Amanda using Leroy's account are in here."Daniel was taken aback. "How did you obtain this?""Yeah." Lily smiled. "You have so many tech experts and professionals on your team, yet it would take them some time to uncover this information. So, how did I find out?""Can we cut to the chase?""Alright, but you need to promise me one thing," Lily said with an air of triumph. "Agree to cooperate and I'll tell you how I found this."Looking helpless, Daniel pursed his lips and remained silent.Lily decided not to tease him further. "Alright, consider the collaboration later. Investigating Amanda through the internet isn't very effective. Besides, she's not the type to leave traces
At the police station, Daniel met Leroy, who appeared despondent. The formerly vibrant and prominent journalist now sat in a disheveled state. In just a few days, he had lost weight, his cheeks looked deeply hollow, and his face bore the marks of sleepless nights, such as the dark circles under his eyes. When he saw Daniel, there was a flicker of hope in his eyes, which quickly dimmed."Mr. Quimby...""It's going to be okay," Daniel reassured him in a low voice. "The legal team of Quimby Group has stepped in to work on your case. They are currently negotiating, so you should be able to get released on bail.""Mr. Quimby, I am truly innocent!" Leroy covered his face and ran his hands through his hair. "I don't know what happened. I haven't logged into that email account, and during the period before the exam, I barely visited my office. I mostly stayed at home.""I've verified everything." Daniel's voice was deep, and his gaze was intense. "Leroy, do you know who did this to you?"