“You did, after all, tell Alexander yesterday that I would coax you out of bed, cook for you, ask about your day, and personally pick you up. I probably can’t coax you out of bed or make you food, but I still can give you a ride.”“N-no, it’s not like that!” North almost passed out. She did not expect Gerald to still remember what she said the day before! “Mr. Gerald, please don’t misunderstand. I was just running my mouth off.”Gerald put his hands on North’s and smiled. She felt a tingling numbness spread through her hands, and then her seat beat clicked into place.The man asked in a low voice, “Mrs. Howard, are you shaking? Are you nervous?”North felt like there was no way she could explain herself, so she just slumped back into the passenger seat and muttered, “I-I’m not nervous.”Gerald grinned knowingly. His wife was truly a hard-headed person. The car soon arrived in front of Myers Corporation’s building. After getting out of the car, North looked around to check
Marcus smugly scoffed. “Ms. Melinda, I’m sure you’re aware of North’s arrogance. She repeatedly claimed that I was an outsider. I have been working at Myers Corporation for more than twenty years. I should be given credit for my efforts, at least!”With resignation, Melinda bit her lip and uttered, “North, how can you say that? Mr. Marcus has worked hard for Myers Corporation. Please apologize to him.”Marcus looked at North smugly. North sneered. “So, you do remember that you have worked for over twenty years at Myers Corporation. Do you still remember who your former boss is?”Marcus’ expression changed, and he immediately went speechless. His former boss was the major shareholder in Myers Corporation, Estella Smithson! “My mother, Estella Smithson, founded Myers Corporation. I hold fifty percent of the shares of Myers Corporation. Do I not have the right to visit the company?” North asked coldly. Marcus never expected that North would act in such an imposing manner. His f
Every shareholder and manager in the room shook their heads. They were extremely disappointed with the young lady. North looked for a place to sit. She heard Linda bragging right after. “North, I heard that you visited Alexander yesterday too? Well, it’s a pity that Melinda secured the spot for the collaboration in the end. But you shouldn’t hold a grudge against her, North.”Many people had taken notice of what Linda had said.“Ms. North paid Alexander a visit too, right? Instead of agreeing to work with her, he agreed to work with Melinda?” “It would be great enough if North doesn’t offend Alexander, and you still want to count on her to do this?”“I would choose Ms. Melinda too if I were Alexander. What more can North do besides causing trouble? She brings bad luck.”“It seems like nobody is satisfied with you,” Linda said smugly. “You should learn more from Melinda.”“Yeah, okay,” North rolled her eyes. Melinda entered, and everyone got up to greet her. They surrounded
Estella’s daughter?!The senior officials in the reception room exchanged awkward glances with each other before quickly turning to North. Linda’s face burned. Without a doubt, the stunt Alexander pulled was a slap in the face to Melinda and Linda.“But didn’t you talk to Eiger and agree to collaborate with Melinda? Mr. Alexander, I know you and North are friends, but you can’t back down from a promise! My poor daughter, boohoo…”Annoyed, Alexander scowled at the crying. “I promised to collaborate with the oldest daughter of the Myers family. Do you really think that the illegitimate daughter is the oldest daughter?“Who gave you the gall to place your illegitimate daughter as the oldest daughter? Did the mistress give it to you?”Everyone was not looking happy, and when they finally understood what was happening, their expressions froze.The oldest daughter was the one Alexander really wanted to collaborate with. Though the Myers family assumed he was talking about Melinda, it
Henry took a moment to calm down. He knew he could not give all the credit to North.Linda glanced around. “Henry, here’s the plan. Later, Melinda will come with Alexander. We’ll say it’s a collaborative effort between both North and Melinda. This way, we involve North and fulfill Melinda’s wish.”Henry nodded. “I guess that’s our only option. Melinda, there’ll be reporters at the project site. I’ll lend you my most expensive car. Arriving at that car will make you look grander than North. People will naturally assume you’re in charge.”Melinda clenched her fists. “Okay, father.”…In the office, Alexander frowned and said, “There’s a huge problem with this project.”North blinked. “That’s why I asked for your help. Mr. Alexander, are you refusing to help me?”Alexander trembled. “Don’t talk to me in that tone. Forget it. I’ll help you to the very end. I’ll go to the site later and see if there are any areas where I can make modifications. If changes are still possible, I’ll do
Melinda shook her head pretentiously. “But if I take the car, where will North sit?”Henry became irritated. “There aren’t any extra cars left. Just let her take a taxi.”“Melinda, you’re the apple of our eyes. You should ride in the car. It’s your destiny,” said Linda.She then turned to look at North and put on a show to ask, “North, you’re a good kid. You wouldn’t compete with Melinda, would you?”North chuckled lightly. Take a taxi?Melinda and Alexander got to ride in the hundred-million-dollar car to the site, but she had to take a taxi there. Undoubtedly, the reporters would highlight Melinda as the leader of this collaboration.Of course, she would not fall for such a simple trap.Melinda looked at North with total contempt.What a joke. Even if North has caught Alexander’s attention, with the Myers family’s support, no matter how hard North tries, she would never win against her.With that thought, Melinda grinned. She then signaled the driver to open the door so sh
Henry was horrified. This collaboration was crucial for Myers Corporation!If Alexander were to leave, the collaboration would plunge into failure. Henry would not be able to explain himself to the shareholders. He might even need to use the mansion as collateral!Fear surged within him. He hurriedly approached Alexander and spoke ingratiatingly amid Melinda’s reluctant gaze.“It’s all a misunderstanding! I would never treat North like this! This luxury car was meant for her!”Melinda’s body quivered. “Father...”That was her car! It was for her to show off! What gave North the right to take it?But Henry had no time to attend to Melinda’s emotions now. “North, you silly child. You said the car was too flashy and refused to get in. Look, Mr. Alexander has misunderstood. Quick, get in the car.”Alexander smirked, “Ah, so I’ve misunderstood.”Henry felt an intense urge to strangle North, but for the moment, he had to maintain the facade of a compassionate father.“Yes, I love No
The realization caused North to blush and left her uncertain about where to place her hands.She could see nothing right now, so her other senses were heightened.She could sense Gerald’s heartbeat and the contours of his abdominal muscles. Further down, she felt... She immediately cut herself off. She felt a mixture of embarrassment and anger. “How could you roam around the house naked?!”Gerald was stunned. He then chuckled softly. “North, I heard your voice and thought something happened. That’s why I came out of the shower directly. Who wears clothes while showering?”He had a point. Nevertheless, North felt a sudden tightness in her throat. “At least put on something...”Gerald’s voice was hoarse as he responded, “It seemed urgent, so I only managed to grab a towel.”She breathed a sigh of relief, grateful that he covered himself down there... But on second thought, she almost tripped because of him, no?She gritted her teeth. “Why didn’t you turn on the lights?”His g