The drive back to Moe's place took over an hour.Returning here, Suzie could not help but feel a mix of complex emotions as she genuinely wanted to have a home with Moe."Please, have a seat." Moe offered her a cup of tea.Suzie casually sat on the couch. She had high expectations for this meeting and did not want to waste any time. Hence, she went straight to the point. "So, what did you want to talk about?""Well, you've always wanted to know why I rejected you," Moe started, summoning his courage. Suzie simply replied, "Mm." Despite her composed exterior, her heart was actually racing."The main reason is because of my family..." Moe proceeded to explain all of his concerns and share his worries with her over the course of the next hour. He did not know how Suzie would react to what he had to say, but he felt it was crucial to be honest with her. After all, he could not stand by and watch her lead an aimless life."These are my concerns. If you still want to be with me,
"No, they won't," Moe replied coldly.Suzie questioned him, "Why not? Don't you know Arch International Group's influence in the business world?""I do, but Arch International Group belongs to Ms. Yates, and I'm just an employee," Moe admitted.Suzie took this opportunity to tease him mercilessly. "Indeed, you're just an employee. Yet your annual dividends from your holdings surpass what my dad, the owner, makes. Next time I see him, I'll suggest he switch to being an employee instead of running a company."Moe remained quiet. He could sense that Suzie was deliberately poking fun at him. "Suzie...""And you're still feeling inferior?" Suzie asked, her tone stern.Moe pursed his lips but did not reply, still feeling self-conscious.Suzie was too good…"No more sulking in silence. From now on, you have three seconds to respond when I ask you a question." Suzie thought it was time to put Moe in place.Moe hesitated before asking again, "Are you really not concerned?"Suzie provi
"Here, take a look for yourself," Suzie said, pulling a marriage certificate from her bag and handing it to him.Moe examined it briefly and found nothing unusual. "What's with it?""Are you kidding me? Take a closer look at the stamps and the names. Does it look like it's from the Civil Affairs Bureau?" Suzie poked his head. "You're the President of Arch International Group, and you didn't even notice anything wrong with it?"Moe tried to defend himself. "Work only requires strong professional skills." He believed that work and relationships were two different things. Some people excelled in one but struggled in the other. It was rare to find someone who excelled in both."But you also need strong professional skills in relationships. And later on, you better know when I'm genuinely angry and when I'm pretending to be," Suzie reminded him, adding a stern note.Moe agreed, "Okay."Suzie pinched his cheek again. She wondered if he would really be able to tell when she was preten
From a business perspective, Frederick had a great deal of respect and even admiration for Moe. However, Moe was about to meet Suzie's parents as a junior, and Suzie thought it might be better if they dressed as a couple. Coincidentally, her outfit today went well with both outfits she had bought for Moe earlier.Another ten minutes passed, and Moe came out wearing a different outfit. He looked at Suzie hesitantly. "Will this make me appear too casual as if I don't take this seriously enough?"Suzie was completely satisfied with his attire. Handsome people always looked good, regardless of their outfits. She walked over, took his hand, and smiled. "Let's go."Moe looked at himself again and finally agreed. On the way there, Moe made a couple of stops at the mall, intending to buy gifts for Suzie's parents. Suzie had told him not to bother, but he was insistent on this and bought gifts and nutritional supplements for her parents.Two hours later, they arrived at the Scott mansion. T
They were unaware of why Moe and Frederick were acting that way. Suzie tried to lighten the mood, glancing back and forth between Moe and Frederick, saying, "This is not the first time you two met, right? Why do you seem so awkward?"Frederick shot her a stern look. Their previous meeting was for different reasons! "Uncle, Auntie, I have something I'd like to discuss with you privately. Do you have a moment?" Moe said as he decided to be upfront with Suzie's parents after careful consideration."Of course!" Frederick immediately responded. Suzie chimed in, "What about me?""You can wait here," Frederick replied, curious about what Moe wanted to discuss with them.Suzie was confused, wondering what was going on. With a baffled expression, she watched as Frederick and Andrea led Moe upstairs to the study.To prevent Suzie from eavesdropping, Frederick reminded the butler, Hugh, "Hugh, keep an eye on her. If she tries to listen in, let us know.""Sure, Mr. Scott," Hugh dutif
"Family," Moe answered honestly.Suzie was confused, asking, "Then why didn't you let me join the conversation?""If you were there, you'd definitely take the initiative to mediate and speak on my behalf. I wanted to hear your parents' genuine responses," Moe, who knew Suzie's personality well, replied.Marriage was a significant matter, important to both the individual and their parents. If Suzie were present, even if Frederick and Andrea had any reservations, they would likely keep them to themselves, wanting to please their daughter. However, Moe did not want that. He wanted Frederick and Andrea to truly trust him with Suzie from the depths of their hearts.Suzie was touched and scolded him playfully, "You're such an idiot!"Moe remained silent.Around ten at night, Moe proposed leaving."I'll go with you!" Suzie wanted to spend more time with Moe. "I'll come see you tomorrow. Send me a message when you wake up," Moe understood that taking her away in the middle of the nigh
After seeing how serious Moe was, Suzie did not push him further. When they returned home, Moe went to help her tidy up the bedroom, suggesting she get some rest."Wait." Suzie stopped him as he prepared to leave.With his usual cold demeanor, Moe asked, "What is it?""Stay with me," Suzie said.Moe was stunned, clearly not expecting her to make this request."Starting tonight, you'll sleep in the same bed with me," Suzie stated seriously. "We aren't married yet; it's not appropriate. After we're married and have the certificate, then I'll sleep with you," Moe instinctively refused, his cool demeanor showing a hint of discomfort."Are you disgusted by me?" Suzie started to tease.Moe looked slightly puzzled. Suzie continued, "Because I've asked other people out?""I almost forgot about that." Moe calmed himself down and unlocked his phone. "Send me the information of the people you've been with; I'll have them checked."Suzie was speechless. Moe then took her phone, say
"Morgan Snyder and Moe Smith, don't they sound quite similar? I suspected Morgan was you from the moment you added me. But just to be sure, I borrowed your phone to make a call," Suzie revealed, showing off her intelligence. Moe recalled what had happened and asked in surprise, "So, when you borrowed my phone, it wasn't for a call but to confirm my identity?"Suzie nodded. "Yes."Moe pursed his lips. At that time, he had also wondered if Suzie suspected him. However, he found no changes when he examined the background app sequence. However, there were no records of the number she dialed in the call logs afterward. He simply assumed she had deleted it.Yet, it turned out...She lied to him."You must be thinking I'm clever, right?" Suzie could not help but feel a little gleeful, seeing Moe's slight frustration. Besides outperforming him academically during their school days, she had been constantly outshone by him in their careers after graduation. Now, she has finally gained an