Zachary shouted toward the door when he saw Joey's pained expression, "Did the doctor not give her any painkillers?"Henry pushed the door open and said politely, "I'll summon a doctor right away.""Just leave, Zachary!" Joey yelled.Then, she turned to Henry. "No need to bring a doctor here. Taking him away beats all the painkillers in the world."Henry was confused. Within a few seconds, Zachary managed to get on Joey's nerves. Didn't he say he was here to make up to Joey?After Zachary was kicked out of the ward, he watched sullenly as Kenneth entered the room. He only broke his gaze when the door closed.Henry took a furtive glance at his superior."Spill it," ordered Zachary."You shouldn't yell at Ms. Linton. Showing affection when she is vulnerable can foster a relationship," muttered Henry as his eyes darted to the side.Zachary agreed with what Henry said, but his emotions had gotten the better of him just now. It felt like if he didn't take a drastic approach, Joey a
Joey frowned and sneered. "I don't take orders from you.""I'm serious, Joey. Unless you want the Fulhams to come after you, you stay away from Kenneth," said Zachary."I thank you for handling the assault case for me. But that doesn't mean you can tell me who I can hang out with," defied Joey.Zachary then said, word by word, "If you want to thank me, remember what I just said."Joey closed her eyes and continued, "I'm going to sleep now."It felt as if Joey did not take any of his advice seriously. Now that Joey shut down all channels of communication, Zachary could only return to his work.After two hours, Joey woke up.Zachary was sitting next to the window, his laptop resting comfortably on the window frame.Under the light, his slender fingers danced elegantly on the keyboard. It was as if they were an art to be admired by everyone.Joey was mesmerized, but she quickly withdrew her gaze."Do you want something to drink? I bought milk tea and ice-blended fruit juice. Pic
Joey played the role of a spectator during the whole confrontation.Paul was seeing stars. The force of the slap had shut down whatever sensory responses were on his face.Zachary approached Paul and stepped on Paul's fingers as he lay on the ground.Before Paul could scream in pain, Zachary threatened, "Noisy people will get their tongues cut out. You know that, don't you?"Paul swallowed the scream and struggled.Henry rubbed the wrist he used to slap Paul and glared at Paul viciously, like a wolf that was ready to pounce on its prey."So, tell me the truth about the wire harness." Zachary turned to Zane.Zane stood with wobbly knees. His mouth was agape, but no words came out.Joey chimed in, "Zachary, I'll handle this myself.""I'm teaching Paul a lesson because he disrespected me just now. I asked about the wire harness out of curiosity. It wasn't for you." Zachary glimpsed at Joey.Henry sighed. Zachary was being prideful again.Joey didn't expect Zachary to answer tha
Henry intercepted Zane before he could keep up with Paul."The police will be here soon. I think you're safer in custody than with Paul," Henry said coldly.Zane now regretted agreeing to carry out Paul's nefarious plan.Shortly after Paul left, he received a call from his superior.His superior yelled at him as soon as Paul picked up. "How did Joey's arm get injured? Didn't I tell you to not go overboard? Prey on the weak ones, not someone like her!""I'll handle this, sir," said Paul, but his boss hung up right away.Paul went on his social media and saw that Joey's accident was trending. He immediately called the PR department."Do your job! News of the accident is everywhere on the internet. Do you need me to tell you what to do?" The PR manager was annoyed. "I've been doing just that, Mr. Smith, but it's hard to take it down. Everyone's demanding an explanation from us right now. The higher-up told us to play dead."Either you come back and issue an apology or give me a
Henry turned to look at Joey. He smiled easily. "You're a good person, Ms. Linton. Why do you ask?""Since you think I'm a good person, please advise your boss to spare me." Joey's tone was light.Henry felt a sense of heartache. Had she become this fed up with Zachary?"Mr. Gray does care about you. It's true that he didn't care about your feelings in the past…""Speaking of the past, you saw what happened. How could you still advise me without a hint of remorse?" Joey interrupted.He stopped speaking for a moment and said softly, "I understand."After he left the ward, he went to look for Zachary downstairs.Zachary was leaning against his car. He stared at him for a moment and asked, "What took you so long?"Henry dared not look at him as he mumbled, "I helped Ms. Linton retrieve something.""Do you no longer wish to work for me?" He could tell that Henry was lying right off the bat. "What did she say?" "Mr. Gray, please don't ask…" Henry feared Zachary would be thoroug
Selena arrived at the stairwell. She called the boss of a brand Emmen had worked with for almost two years.She leaned against the stair railing. Behind her were steps extending downward.The call went through. Selena smiled as she said, "Mr. Willis, I know about the call you made to our assistant. I'd like to ask if you're sure you'd like to side with Paul?"Alexander Willis chuckled and said, "Ms. Sanders, we've worked together for two years. I'll side with you no matter what."I'm aware it was tough for both of you to start a business, so I'm willing to help you two by providing both of you with more opportunities."However, Mr. Smith's father-in-law has been a good friend of mine for years. I must help him with this as well."Selena's expression soured. Her tone became colder."Chloe personally designed multiple designs and created who knows how much profit for your company."She has since injured her arm, yet you want her and her best friend to forgive the perpetrator. Is
Within an hour, the pinned Tweet in SG's official Twitter account amassed nearly 20 thousand negative comments. Their fans were unable to control the situation.The argument escalated rapidly due to SG's staunch supporters. From 8:00 pm to 12:00 am, the comments slowly crept into the hundred thousands.The top comments were all about teaching others how to request invoices. Each item, even a pair of socks, was treated as a separate transaction.Other brands that considered terminating their contracts with Emmen were hesitant to proceed after witnessing the backlash faced by SG.Paul hadn't received an apology from Joey. Instead, he found himself involved in SG's troubles and was starting to feel restless.He thought of the words Joey said in the morning and felt increasingly troubled. He kept checking his phone for updates on social media, fearing the emergence of more negative news.Before long, Gwen quietly posted on Twitter.The Tweet read, "Since the situation has escalated
Joey didn't expect it to be the Fulham family again.So, ever since Brook was being watched, his wife continued his work for him?After revealing the name, Paul said with a cold laugh, "I won't lose out whether it's you or Shirley!"A person like him would never rest without finding himself a scapegoat when he was facing a dead-end.Watching Paul leave, Joey couldn't help but wonder if Yvonne was the reason the Fulham family targeted her again.After all, before receiving Paul's invitation, she had very little contact with Kenneth.Moreover, Kenneth had agreed to the marriage arrangement with the Fulham family.Since she posed no threat to the Fulham family, the current problem was likely to be caused by Yvonne. After all, it was Yvonne who was fixated on Joey.However, Yvonne was not Brook's child. It didn't make sense for them to go to such lengths for her sake.Joey recalled how it all began. Yvonne was their precious daughter who had been lost for so many years.After ret
Joey shot him a cold glance. "You and he are both the same, so neither of you should be laughing at the other."Zachary nodded. "You're right, but I've turned over a new leaf now.""Let's go. Enough about him," Joey said. She was annoyed whenever Henry was brought up.He had a great girl willing to be with him, yet he was still unhappy. Any other man would have been grinning from ear to ear.They arrived at the restaurant, and while Joey ordered the food, Zachary sent a message to Henry."You should think about this. Joey and Grandma just want you to have someone by your side in the future, which is why they're saying these things."Don't give up on her just because of what her parents said. Having someone who genuinely likes you is rare."From Zachary's perspective, Henry had a pretty good start. Tessa didn't mind his circumstances, so what was he dissatisfied with?Henry quickly replied, "I know. I'll think about it carefully."In truth, Henry found it all a bit troublesome.
Henry was immediately startled and started stammering, "O-Okay."As soon as Joey hung up the phone, she turned to see Tessa, who was crying pitifully, and handed her a tissue.Tessa took the tissue and sobbed without saying a word.Monica had prepared some desserts for her and looked at her with compassion. "Henry has never been in love before. Plus, he's straightforward and doesn't know how to talk properly. There's no need to cry."Joey thought that Henry just didn't love Tessa enough. Otherwise, how could he say such things?Tessa's eyes were swollen and red. Her tears continuously streamed down. "I know he doesn't like me. Maybe he just agreed to the relationship because I pursued him."Joey patted her shoulder. "In love, if one person is too proactive, the other will seem passive. The fact that you dared to love already makes you braver than many.""What's the point? He doesn't care about me at all." Tessa sniffled."Here, eat something," Monica said. "Feelings like love d
No one tried to persuade Henry further, but Zachary continued to say to him, "Come with me to choose a location for the security company. It's worth doing."Henry was a bit speechless. "I'm not even pursuing the relationship anymore. Why should I still think about the security company?"Zachary responded, "Do you plan to cling to Joey's coattails your whole life? Once the business is set up, you can have apprentices teach others, and you can become a hands-off boss in a year or two."With that, Zachary headed out.After they left, Monica sighed in disappointment. "And I here I thought Henry had found someone good for him.""I think it's quite normal. Finding a good woman isn't easy," Joey said.Henry was indeed a good person, but with one eye missing and his job as a bodyguard, it was inevitable that Tessa's parents would worry."How disappointing," Monica murmured repeatedly.Joey didn't know what else to say and could only comfort her. "There's still a chance. What if Tessa d
Joey snorted. "You looked down on me and thought I had no opinions back then."Zachary pulled her into his arms. "Joey, do you like the person you are now or the person you were before?""What about you?" Joey asked him."I liked you from the beginning. Do you think I would have pursued you for so long if I didn't? I never thought you were serious about the divorce. At first, I was angry, but now I just think I was too slow to react."Joey was genuinely angry back then, but he had thought she was playing hard to get.The two of them sat close and watched the movie together.Selena hadn't returned yet, so Joey guessed that she wouldn't be coming back."Selena probably won't return. Hanson is cunning by taking her away with just a movie," Joey said.Zachary turned off the projector and was still savoring the moment as Joey left his arms."They're in love. Otherwise, Selena wouldn't go with him so easily," Zachary remarked.Selena must really like Hanson. Otherwise, she wouldn't
Zachary squeezed her hand tightly. "You're just like an exquisite and beautiful flower."Joey couldn't help but laugh. She pulled her hand back with a little force. "Even though we just had a heartfelt conversation, I haven't thought about being your girlfriend.""I get it. You're Chloe, and countless people are lining up to pursue you," Zachary said in a voice tinged with jealousy.If she wasn't so focused on her work, she probably would have found a new boyfriend by now. For example, Kenneth was an excellent person. If Joey had accepted him back then, Zachary thought he wouldn't stand a chance now.When they got back to Emmen, Joey freshened up and got back to work.Zachary couldn't help but say, "Can't you take a break?""I've gotten used to this over the past year. When I can't sleep at night, I'll work. I find it hard to relax now," Joey said while reading a document intently.Without her dedication and hard work, Emmen wouldn't have grown so quickly.Zachary beckoned her
Zachary felt a heavy weight on his chest as he looked at Joey.She continued, "Even if I accept you again, and we try to rebuild a family, I know things can never go back to the way they were. I gave you my best years, and I don't feel like I owe you anything."During those three years, you ignored my true feelings and neglected me. Do you think it's possible to go back to the past now?"Zachary said, "I'm truly sorry.""I want to fully accept you, but I can't. You all think that the many hurts inflicted on me are something I can just get over, let go of, and move forward from. But I can't."I realize now that people are complicated and hold grudges. I constantly revisit every wrong done to me. If I didn't care, it would mean I don't care about any of you at all."Joey rarely opened up to Zachary like this, but she felt it necessary to make this clear.Zachary watched her silently and felt as though it was his first time knowing what she actually thought."It's like how I don't
Selena readily agreed, "Alright. It's not fair for you to handle everything alone."Her relationship with Hanson was intense and passionate at the beginning, but now that the initial fire had burned out, Selena felt less attached to Hanson. But after dinner, she was still dragged by Hanson to watch a new movie.Joey was exhausted from work and didn't want to move, so she sat at the dining table with Zachary to enjoy the peace."Shall we head back soon?" Zachary asked after a long while.Joey hummed, exhausted. "Let's sit a bit longer.""If you don't want to walk, I can carry you," Zachary said with a smile.Joey snorted. "Do you want Grandma to scold me? Have you even recovered?""Probably not. These wounds don't heal so easily," Zachary admitted honestly. He wanted to please Joey but had forgotten that his health was no longer as robust as before."Let's sit for another half an hour," Joey said as she leaned back in her chair and replied to messages on her phone."You're work
Selena felt that what Joey said made sense and immediately nodded in agreement. "Then I won't consider marriage."Zachary glanced at them and thought that Selena was a bad influence on Joey. Even if they were married, couldn't they still have fun? What was the difference?Around noon, Hanson and Tessa arrived at Emmen together.As soon as Tessa saw Henry, she ran to him and grabbed his arm. "I got out of class early to see you. You're not mad, are you?"Henry was taken aback, but seeing Tessa clinging to him so sweetly filled his heart with joy."Not at all. Why didn't you tell me? I could have picked you up," Henry said.Tessa held his hand. "Why do you have to pick me up? I know where you work, so I can come to find you."Henry nodded dumbly."Tessa, have you eaten?" Monica stepped forward with a gentle smile."No, but my parents want to invite him to dinner tonight. I've already arranged it with them," Tessa said with a smile.Joey thought this wasn't just a regular dinner
Henry had a smile on his face, looking quite pleased with himself. "Of course, she fell in love with me at first sight."Selena laughed. "Impressive! But your cosplay style probably appeals to most young girls, right?"Henry may have only one eye, but he was still very handsome. He was like a cosplayer you'd see on the street.He simply smiled and picked up his phone to check in with Tessa.After chatting, Henry grinned like a fool. "She asked me out to lunch. She said she doesn't have classes this afternoon and wants to take me to her place."Joey felt a bit envious. "You're incredibly lucky. You need to cherish this."Henry nodded as Monica looked at Henry with a smile."What is your girlfriend studying in grad school?" Selena asked curiously."Something related to Eldelish language studies I think," Henry replied, unsure.Joey nodded. "That sounds good."After finishing his meal, Henry sat nearby, playing on his phone.Selena couldn't help but tell Joey, "Is he just going