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With the situation reaching such a point, Leopold was unable to bear the humiliation of his defeat and decided to leave the company. He got up, heading straight for home.Emma, sensing the tense atmosphere and wanting to give Landon some space, quietly excused herself. "I'll get going now."She knew he had a lot to handle, taking over the company. Her presence might only hinder his progress."No need," Landon shook his head and gently declined. "You've been through quite an ordeal. Let's grab something to eat and take your mind off things."Emma looked at him, surprised by his suggestion. "Oh, no, really, it's fine. You should focus on work,” she said as she waved her hand in dismissal.After all, she had not suffered any harm in the spa incident. In fact, she'd even gotten a good laugh at Landon's aunt's expense.Suddenly, Landon leaned in closer, their faces inches apart. Emma's breath caught in her throat, her eyes wide with anticipation. What was he about to do?"Food and
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Landon understood and smiled. "This place won’t disappoint.""That's good," Emma nodded. "Isn’t this place a little pricey, though?"Landon laughed. "It’s alright."Soon, their food arrived. Emma happily dug in.Landon watched Emma enjoying her meal and asked, "Feeling better now? If not, I can think of more ways to help you vent."Emma paused, swallowing her food before smiling. "I’m good now."Landon nodded. "That’s good. Eat up."So Emma continued. She loved the afternoon tea sandwiches; it was delicious.Eating it made her so happy.Emma's eyes crinkled with joy as she ate, and just watching her brought Landon an almost tangible sense of happiness.Being by her side made him truly happy. She always made him feel that way so easily.A waiter brought over a pot of tea, and Landon gestured for it to be placed in front of Emma."Huh? I didn’t order this," Emma quickly said.She did not want to waste space on something she did not order."I ordered it," Landon said, signal
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Landon became busy as he fully took over Stirling Group.From the very beginning, Anthony’s family of three had not wanted to contribute anything to the running of the company. However, when their interests were at stake, Leopold was not gentle with them. When Landon managed the company, Anthony and his family benefited from the dividends. However, due to recent events, Anthony and his family lost all their shares in the company, thus forfeiting any rights they had to the dividends declared. They were now living off their savings, clinging tightly to Leopold.Landon had no interest in their various entanglements. He knew that they could not cause much trouble for him. Leopold’s own dividends were also significantly reduced. Landon felt that if Leopold wanted to share his earnings with Anthony, that was up to him. Landon did not care about their distribution issues. He had no intention of returning to Leopold's house. As for how the public viewed his power grab, Landon fel
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"We’re still adjusting I suppose." Emma was laying the groundwork for their eventual divorce when the contracted marriage expired. She did not want Liz to be caught off-guard when she and Landon eventually parted ways. Though she would likely not see much of Liz in the future, they had each other’s contact information and Emma would need a plausible explanation for her separation. She could not cut Liz out of her life without a good reason."Honestly, I think Mr. Stirling really loves you," Liz said as she winked and playfully nudged Emma.Emma was genuinely shocked. "How can you tell?"Her marriage to Landon was just a contractual agreement and nothing more. To put it bluntly, Landon had hired her to play a role and love had nothing to do with it.Admittedly, Landon was a good person, on top of being an attentive and considerate partner. However, Emma felt they belonged to vastly different worlds and could never be together. She did not even dare to dream of such a thing
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"Well..." Emma pondered the question. After serious consideration, she said, "Because it doesn't provide me with a sense of security."With a clerical job, anyone can replace me over time. Plus, I want to earn more money. Having money in hand gives me that sense of security. Anything can happen."She could not bear the thought of living off her savings without a job to sustain Asher and herself. The money she earned was not enough to support both of them, which made her uneasy so she had always aimed to earn more.Despite the allowance Landon provided her with, it was only for the duration of their agreement and when that was over, she knew that the money would stop.With Asher attending a prestigious private kindergarten and with the million dollars Landon had given her, she wanted to start something to earn more money. That way, she could ensure a secure future for Asher.It was not that public schools were bad, but she believed that providing a solid foundation and exposing A
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She did not want to touch her savings. If her entrepreneurial venture failed, she needed to have a fallback."But selling bread and cakes is different," Emma listed the advantages of her plan. "As long as the décor is fresh and appealing to young people, and we use high-quality ingredients with unique features not found in other bakeries, it should work."She paused and looked at Landon. "What do you think of my idea?"Landon smiled and nodded. "It’s an excellent idea. You shouldn’t underestimate yourself."Emma smiled. She had been thinking about it for a long time, but she still felt some anxiety about whether it would succeed. She was prepared for the worst but wanted to give it a shot.The more effort she put in, the better the environment she could create for Asher. If she succeeded, Asher would have more options and the freedom to choose what he wanted."I’ll have my team gather everything you need then send it to you. If nothing suitable comes up, I’ll have them search fur
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Emma was uneasy about taking advantage of the situation. It weighed heavily on her conscience."In a marriage, it’s not about who spends more money or contributes more financially," Brett said wisely. "Emotional value is important too."Emma blinked in confusion. She did not think she offered any emotional value to Landon, especially since they were not a real couple."I need this to work. At least..." Emma trailed off, unsure of how to continue.She could never achieve the level of success that Landon had. Then a thought struck her. Why was she comparing herself to Landon? Or more precisely, why did she want to improve herself to close the gap between them?They were from completely different worlds. Could it be... that she had feelings for Landon?It was true—Landon was handsome, capable, and so gentle. ‘Oh no!’ Emma thought as her heart raced in fear. She could not afford to entertain such thoughts."Emma?" Brett noticed Emma’s sudden change in expression and lightl
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"Isn’t all that just the basic thinking for starting a business?" Calvin asked again, puzzled.Landon shook his head in disagreement. "We were raised to think that way so it comes naturally to us. But Emma has never been exposed to this before. The fact that she thought of it on her own is remarkable."Calvin looked at Landon with growing concern as he noted the admiration on Landon's face.His marriage to Emma was just one of convenience was it not? Yet why did it seem like it was turning into something more?Calvin was not so foolish as to ask Landon outright if he had feelings for Emma. If it turned out that Landon did not, it could potentially stir up unnecessary trouble."Emma is intriguing. She comes from a blue-collar family does she not?" Calvin said casually while subtly reminding Landon of Emma’s background.Emma's background was so different from Landon’s. The gap was vast!Landon nodded. "Yes. So, you see, for Emma to come up with these ideas on her own... I truly ha
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“Of course, marriage is about mutual benefit. You treat me well, and I treat you well in return. You help me shoulder life's pressures, and I offer you support. That’s what fosters a stable marriage,” Emma stated matter-of-factly.“It won’t work if one side keeps giving while the other takes without giving anything in return.“And sometimes, it may seem like one side isn’t contributing, but there are always invisible sacrifices being made.“Otherwise, how could any marriage last?” Landon wrapped his arms around Emma and sighed softly. “You know, what I love most about you is your clear understanding of things.“You give me a sense of security,” Landon said candidly. He knew Emma was not the type to overthink things as she was a very reasonable person.“You see, Asher has grown so optimistic and cheerful because of you. Being with you makes me feel incredibly at ease. That’s something money can’t buy.”Emma thought seriously for a moment. “If you need comfort, I feel like ther
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Emma froze, her curiosity piqued. “What did you learn?”She was not surprised that Asher had absorbed her lessons as that was her goal in teaching him. But what had Landon learned? “I learned a lot,” Landon replied with a smile. “For example, your attention to detail and patience, your tolerance for others, and your ability to handle situations calmly—”Emma laughed, breaking his train of thought. “Stop, stop, stop! If you keep going, I might start believing I'm some kind of superhero! I’d be even better than you!” “Then I'd really be lacking in self-awareness if I think that,” Landon said as he wrapped his arms around her. “You genuinely possess many admirable qualities—exactly what I need.”“Alright, alright... what you need,” Emma replied casually.Landon gently tapped her shoulder. “Are you brushing me off?”Emma pouted. “You hit me…”Landon hurriedly rubbed her shoulder. “Did it hurt?”He had not even used enough force to swat a fly but hearing Emma say it made him do
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People loved to take advantage of a good deal, and after consulting the owner, the manager anticipated such behavior from the customers when he proposed the solution. Besides, both the owner and the manager possessed a broader vision. They understood that they could not let a small financial loss tarnish their restaurant's reputation.The way they handled the incident turned into a great advertising opportunity. Those diners who experienced the situation firsthand became loyal customers. They now had a favorable impression of the restaurant and would be the first to recommend it for future gatherings or family outings. No amount of traditional advertising could rival the power of genuine recommendations from friends and family.Both the restaurant owner and manager knew how to effectively navigate a business crisis. What could have been a damaging situation had transformed into positive publicity due to their prompt action.“Let Daddy explain the specifics of the business
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The restaurant manager politely apologized and thanked them before clearing all the food from the table. Emma smiled. "I really like this restaurant."Landon nodded, recognizing that this was a business that understood customer service. Just then, Emma spotted Asher’s confused expression. "Those dishes we had earlier might have been touched by that lady."If someone used a spoon that others had already used to scoop food for me, would you be pleased by that?" Asher shook his head vigorously. "Not at all!""Exactly! So, the food that might have come into contact with that lady's saliva was removed and destroyed by the restaurant staff," Emma continued. Asher looked concerned at Emma’s words. "That's such a waste!" "It is, but there's no other option," Emma sighed lightly. "If someone were to get sick from eating that food, it would be much worse. That was a terrible mistake that the lady made. "So the restaurant staff wants to make sure that the mistake was dealt with the
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Asher nodded energetically. “Yes!”“Exactly! So, making mistakes isn’t scary, and not knowing things isn’t scary either. The key is to admit it boldly,” Emma explained.“When we make a mistake, we correct it. If we don’t know something, and it doesn’t affect others, we don’t have to learn it if we don’t want to.“But if it impacts others, we need to learn from it,” she continued.“Just like that lady earlier, she needed to learn not to use shared tongs to serve food. But for something like not wanting to do someone’s makeup, that’s okay, she doesn’t have to learn that.“Shared tongs are necessary for everyone, and they can’t be replaced. If you don’t want to do someone’s makeup, they can find someone else to help. That service can be substituted.”Asher listened intently and nodded his head. “I understand now, Mommy!”Landon watched the entire exchange and silently marveled at Emma’s approach. She had a knack for using examples from Asher’s own experiences to explain things, m
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Asher beamed up at Emma, a sense of pride shining on his face.Emma finally gathered her emotions and turned to Asher. “Mommy makes mistakes too, Ash.”Asher’s smile faltered as confusion washed over him. “Huh?”Emma chuckled softly and ruffled his hair. “It’s not just Mommy who makes mistakes, Daddy does too.”“Really?” Asher exclaimed as he turned to look at Landon. His face was filled with disbelief.Landon smiled, though he was unsure where Emma was going with the conversation. Nevertheless, he cooperated without hesitation. “That’s right. Daddy makes mistakes too.”Asher’s mouth hung open in surprise, clearly shocked to learn that his impressive parents could also err.“Not just your parents,” Emma continued with a smile, “even people who are more capable than us make mistakes.”“Why?” Asher asked, furrowing his brows in confusion. “If everyone makes mistakes, then why do we even learn?”“Because we work hard to make fewer mistakes and try our best not to cause trouble
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“What disruption? You’re just bullying your customers because your business is big!” The middle-aged woman exploded in anger. “Don’t think I’m easy to push around. I’m calling the police!”The restaurant manager nodded calmly. “Please do. Since your actions have caused damage to our establishment, we will also hold you accountable for those damages.”“Damages? What damages?” the woman shouted, stomping her feet in frustration.Unfazed, the manager responded evenly, “Because of your actions, we now need to remove and replace all the food at the serving stations. You’ll be responsible for covering those losses.“And if any customers request refunds because of this, we’ll refund them in full. If they ask for compensation, we’ll provide that too. All of these expenses will be your responsibility.”The woman nearly exploded at the manager’s words. “You’re deluded!“Come on, son, we’re leaving!” She yanked her son’s arm, pulling him toward the exit.But the restaurant staff was not ab
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Since Asher had decided to eat one piece of cake himself, he chose fewer cakes, worried that he would not be able to finish them.‘Look at that! He’s already learning how to make his own choices,’ Emma thought proudly.Emma followed Asher’s lead, picking up the cakes he wanted. Just as they were about to leave, Asher suddenly grabbed her sleeve.Puzzled, Emma looked down and asked, “What is it, sweetie?”“They’re using tongs to feed each other,” Asher said, frowning in displeasure.Emma glanced over and saw a middle-aged woman holding a pair of tongs, about to feed a cake to her son. The boy, around eight or nine, reached out to take the cake with his hand, but the woman pulled the tongs back and scolded him, “Don’t use your hands! Just open your mouth.”Emma felt her face flush in disbelief. ‘What are they thinking?’ she protested quietly.The woman did not want her son to use his hands, claiming it was dirty, yet she was about to feed him with the tongs that everyone used to
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Landon smiled. “I like eating too. Our whole family does. But what I enjoy most is eating with all of you.”Asher quickly agreed, “I’m always happy when I eat with Mommy and Daddy.”The family of three arrived at the buffet. Thankfully, Emma had already reserved a spot using her phone while they were still on the road.They headed straight to a small private room, ordered their food through the app, and waited for the server to bring it.“Mommy…” Asher called as he tugged at Emma’s shirt. “I want some cake.”Emma laughed and put on her sunglasses. “Let’s go get some cake.”Asher beamed with excitement. “Okay!” With one hand he held Emma’s hand tightly, while he swung the other one back and forth enthusiastically. He hurried along, and his wide, gleaming eyes searched eagerly for the cake display ahead.“Mommy, over there!” He spotted the table filled with cakes in an instant.Even though he was thrilled to see the cakes, Asher did not let go of Emma’s hand or rush ahead.
