John was taken aback by Judy's offhanded remark."Who? Lewis? Your boss?" John couldn't believe it. "The Lewis worth billions of dollars is interested in Susan? That's impossible! From a man's perspective, it's unlikely. Not to speak ill of Susan, but she's rather plain-looking, has little survival skills, is timid, and has a mild personality. Whenever there's trouble, she hides behind you, without any noteworthy traits. How could Lewis be attracted to her?"John analyzed from both a man's aesthetic and a lawyer's rational perspective, finding it highly improbable.Whether it was during their school days or in society, Susan had never achieved anything noteworthy; it was always Judy and him cleaning up her messes.In college, Judy had even covered half of Susan's tuition fees. During their time living together, the rent was almost always paid by Judy.Judy took care of Susan like a sister, always the first to stand up for her in times of trouble.They didn't notice someone standing at
Judy didn't directly answer."It's all in the past, Lewis and I will no longer have any ties," Judy said with a forced smile. "I'm really relieved that the pregnancy turned out to be a false alarm; otherwise, it would have been... quite awkward."Indeed, if that were the case, coexisting with Susan would become more impossible.Given the current state of affairs, where she and Susan had fallen out, let alone if there was actually a baby involved.John then realized that Judy previously thought she was pregnant with Lewis's baby.Judy's firm desire to stay here implied that she had feelings for Lewis... otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to stay.For a moment, John didn't quite know what to say and changed the subject: "Have you had dinner? Should I cook some noodles?""I've eaten." Judy replied. "You haven't eaten yet, have you? You rest for a while, and I'll cook for you.""I can do it myself...""I'll do it." Judy got up and headed to the kitchen. "If I'm going to stay here guilt-f
Judy was thrilled to receive the interview invitation and went for the interview at her first opportunity.Upon arriving at Meike Group, Judy realized the interview had attracted a huge turnout, with at least five hundred people crammed into the lobby.While standing in the lobby gathering information, Judy learned that many fresh graduates were there for the interview, including candidates with strong academic credentials and rich experience.This reminded her of the challenge she had faced when applying to Caler Group.But Judy wasn’t someone to easily give up; the greater the challenge, the more her fighting spirit was ignited.Holding her resume, Judy queued to get a number, waiting for her turn to be called into the interview room.Once she had her number, Judy found a place to sit and rest while waiting; her period cramps made it hard for her to stand for too long.After drinking two cups of hot water, Judy's pain eased somewhat."Are you here for the interview too?" A recent gr
Perona's intention was clear; she was exploring Lewis's inclination towards fulfilling the marriage pact between their families.Seeking a son-in-law for her daughter, Perona had observed carefully and deemed only Lewis worthy and fully compatible with her daughter.Lewis rarely involved himself in scandals, and any woman aiming for Lewis's affection was promptly dealt with by him.This was an aspect Perona greatly appreciated – his integrity, loyalty, and giving her daughter to Lewis would put her mind at ease.Most importantly, Perona's daughter was also very much satisfied with Lewis.Lewis maintained a neutral expression, his voice smooth and deep, "I haven’t considered that yet."His refusal was direct.Since Perona didn’t press the issue explicitly, Lewis's answer effectively put an end to her hopes.Perona smiled amiably, "It’s good for young people to be committed to their work, but starting a family is also a part of life. Settling down early would surely please your grandmot
Having been by Lewis's side for many years, Leo had sensed something different about Lewis's attitude towards Judy, especially after learning about Lewis evicting Susan from the royal estate. This confirmed Leo's suspicion that Lewis had feelings for Judy.As a subordinate, Leo dared to speculate but dared not ask.Leo glanced at the resumes in Judy's hand and asked, "How did the interview go?""I probably… didn’t get the job," Judy shrugged without losing hope, "I’ll keep looking. Leo, I have things to take care of, so I'll get going.""Alright," Leo didn't try to keep Judy there; Lewis had only asked him to keep an eye on her, not to stop her from leaving.Judy nodded and walked away.Her interaction with Leo was just noticed by Felix, the HR Director familiar with Leo—a close associate of CEO Lewis.Felix speculated about the woman’s identity who was talking to Leo. They appeared quite familiar with each other.As Leo headed towards the elevator, Felix entered the interview room an
"Thanks," Judy genuinely appreciated it. It was just a brief encounter, yet Ellie (the beautiful woman) dared to risk offending Amelia by pulling her back.While waiting in line earlier, Judy had chatted with Ellie and learned a bit about her. Ellie was a recent graduate who had come for the interview after seeing the job advertisement."It's no big deal," Ellie laughed. "Did you get through?""Just got the call, they want me to start the onboarding process next Monday," Judy replied. "How about you?""I didn't get the job," Ellie took it in stride. "There are so many companies in this building, I'll keep looking and hopefully work in the same building as you. It's nice to have someone you know; makes me feel a bit braver and less lonely.""Then I wish you find a job soon," Judy checked the time. "If you don't mind, how about we grab some food together?"Ellie responded with a smile, "I wouldn't say no to that."Judy liked Ellie's straightforward nature. In her, Judy saw shades of Sus
Judy was slightly shocked inside. Why was Lewis here so late?Lewis, clad in a dark brown coat with a scarf around his neck, leaned casually against the car door, smoking a cigarette as if waiting for someone.In this bustling city, it wasn’t easy for two people to meet by chance.He had always been at the pinnacle, while Judy was just a small, ordinary representation of this bustling city.Judy took a deep breath silently. Lewis couldn’t possibly be here for her.She descended the steps, pretending not to see Lewis, and headed towards the right, to the subway station.Suddenly, a deep, rich voice called out to her, "Judy, stop right there."The cold tone was mixed with a tinge of impulsiveness and command.This woman, clearly having seen him, was pretending not to.Judy stopped abruptly, too afraid to turn around, even wondering if she had hallucinated. Why would he call her?Meanwhile, her heart was in turmoil. Was he calling her? Was he here for her?The footsteps behind her grew c
Lewis's penetrating gaze was fixed on her, and as he took a step forward, Judy instinctively retreated until her back was against the door, with nowhere else to go. His hands tucked in his coat pockets, a teasing smile played at the corners of his lips, "Are you sure you want to hear my explanation here?" Judy detected a strong undertone of threat in his words. Swallowing hard, Judy fished out her keys, thinking that Lewis, as a prominent figure, wouldn't really harm her, and thus she gathered the courage to unlock the door. Lewis entered, scanning the small rental unit. His first impression was its size—it was tiny. The apartment was less than twenty square meters, without a separate bedroom; the bed and dining area shared the same space along with a very simple small kitchen. Despite its size, the apartment was clean and tidy, with a faint pleasant scent lingering in the air. Seeing Lewis surveying the place made Judy a bit embarrassed. Given how small the apartment was, Lewis