Shirley did not hold back and spilled the beans. "He doesn't want to run the company anymore. He talked to Dad and proposed to hand over the company to you starting this year. Dad and Grandpa both agreed, and he also asked the shareholders."Cynthia was surprised.Seeing that Shirley had told Cynthia, Kendrick added, "I've been helping you manage the company for so many years. Don't you think it's time to give me some freedom?""No way," Cynthia replied firmly.Jonathan's agreement was expected, but Old Man Yates…He never approved of her, thinking she was useless. So, why would he agree to hand over the Yates Group to her?"Cyn…" Kendrick appeared pitiful, different from the imposing figure in the office.He just wanted to enjoy life and not work! Cynthia purposely said, "If you don't want to manage it, hire an executive president. Let the secretary department's staff assist him with daily affairs, and you can handle major decisions.""That won't do," Kendrick rejected it wi
"Cyn is our family's gem, and she's my precious!" Kendrick slung his arm over Matthew's shoulder, clearly intoxicated. "If you mistreat her, I won't let you off easily."At this moment, Matthew was completely sober. He looked at Cynthia, watching TV with Shirley. His eyes filled with fondness and tenderness.After a while, he replied, "She's my precious too."In this lifetime, he would protect her with all his might.Matthew opened his phone's recording function, began the routine questioning, and continued, "Kendrick, do you want Cynthia to suffer?""No, I don't.""Do you want Cynthia to be exhausted all the time?""No, I don't.""If that's the case, how about continuing to manage the Yates Group?""Alright!"Matthew was satisfied with his answers. He put away his phone and did not continue drinking with Kendrick.When Cynthia noticed that they were quiet, she glanced over and walked over."Let him rest at my place. After he wakes up, he'll probably think he's Superman and
Kendrick instantly widened his eyes, fully awake.With surprising speed, he bounced off the bed and swiftly swung a punch toward Matthew, shouting, "You scoundrel! How dare you bully Cyn!"Bang!His fist landed in Matthew's palm.As Cynthia's captain, Matthew was superior in both professional knowledge and physical strength. Even if Kendrick tried to ambush him, he could easily handle it."Let me go!" Kendrick threatened, but he was still under the influence of alcohol.Cynthia sighed, knowing the situation all too well and thinking, 'Here we go again…'"I'll beat you to a pulp if you dare to lay a hand on Cyn!" Kendrick growled, but his words lacked authority due to his intoxicated state.Matthew still held Kendrick's fist and asked, "Is he... suffering from alcohol-induced memory loss?"He remembered how Kendrick was still so fond of him before, but now he suddenly called him a scoundrel. "Sort of..." Cynthia struggled to explain his condition."Cyn, come here. I'll prote
"I just checked. Shirley probably didn't want to disturb our private time, so she returned to your unit."Matthew's lips were merely a centimeter away from hers, and his seductive voice softly asked, "Are you so afraid of me kissing you?""No..." Cynthia replied with little confidence. She did not know why, but her heart was beating out of control.Matthew chuckled lightly, asking tenderly, "Then, should I kiss you?"Cynthia's composure started to crumble. He should just kiss her and stop asking so many questions!Matthew closed the distance once more, and the atmosphere between them became even more ambiguous. Matthew's fresh and enticing scent filled Cynthia's senses, causing her heart to pound uncontrollably. As she waited for the kiss to land, she felt a soft touch on her cheek.She froze. A kiss on the cheek? "I'll give you some time to prepare. Next time, it'll be a real kiss," Matthew teased, withdrawing slightly. His voice carried a hint of hoarseness."Captain..
Cynthia's heart was in turmoil, and she could not find the right words to respond to Matthew's teasing remark. She realized that lonely people could easily become entangled in desires when they were in love, unable to resist temptations.In her case, Matthew was the epitome of temptation."I'll go prepare the honey water for Kendrick. Go and watch TV," Matthew said, trying to suppress his urges."Okay," Cynthia replied softly.Matthew's deep gaze lingered on her before he mustered the willpower to turn away. He gently patted her head before taking the honey and heading to the kitchen to prepare the drink.Once the honey water was ready, he brought it to Kendrick's room. Kendrick was sitting on the bed. His eyes looked complicated as he watched Matthew approach. It seemed like he was harboring some displeasure."I saw it," Kendrick said.Matthew was not surprised. When he heard the footsteps earlier, he knew Kendrick had seen them too."You're bullying Cyn," Kendrick added."
Cynthia could understand why Matthew wanted her to change her way of addressing him, but she could not come up with a suitable alternative immediately. When she returned home, Shirley paused the variety show and asked nosily, "Cynthia, did you really become official with Matthew yesterday.""Mmhmm.""What do you feel? Are you so happy that you're bursting with joy?" Shirley was genuinely curious."It feels very comfortable and reassuring," Cynthia replied simply.Thinking that Shirley was also in a relationship now, Cynthia decided to ask her about the issue of addressing each other."How do you and Zachary call each other?""Huh?" "I mean, the names you use privately, just between the two of you."Shirley pursed her lips and hesitated to answer. While they often called each other sweetly, saying it out loud now felt a bit embarrassing."Baby or something like darling," Shirley finally confessed, feeling embarrassed.Cynthia froze as she imagined calling Matthew by those nam
June was puzzled, not understanding what went wrong. After some careful pondering, she concluded that Cynthia must have been by Matthew's side when the call came. She must have grabbed the phone and blocked her to prevent her from saying anything.June had considered sending a message instead, but she decided against it, fearing that Cynthia might stir up trouble again.Matthew ignored the matter. He was also not worried about June telling his parents, Hank and Tracy. They were not the type to easily believe others without knowing the whole story. From their previous interactions with Cynthia, it was evident that they liked her.After finishing his nighttime routine, Matthew lay on his bed with his phone and thought about Cynthia. Then, he sent her a message, [Good night, my love.]However, Cynthia did not see the message. She was not much into using her phone and had put it away before sleeping. On top of that, she had activated the do-not-disturb mode at night, muting all messa
"If you're just a rich kid who knows nothing but enjoying yourself, you might never find true love," Cynthia said,Kendrick instinctively denied it, "Impossible! With my looks, I can definitely find someone.""Are you as handsome as Captain?"Shirley chimed in to answer, "No."Kendrick was taken aback. "You two little brats!"Cynthia continued to persuade him, "Your looks and wealth may attract people to date you, but these advantages won't keep someone around for the long haul. Once someone better-looking and wealthier comes along, your appeal will reduce."Kendrick gave it a thought. While her words made some sense, he felt something was off."Managing the Yates Group is more than just a position. Between a President of a listed company and a lazy trust fund baby, which one do you think is more attractive?" Cynthia skillfully manipulated. "Obviously, the CEO," Kendrick blurted out. He realized that being a lazy trust fund baby had an uncertain future, and they would have