Catelyn came up with the overall idea of the model, from the general setting to those details.However, Ivan added some features to her slightly imperfect design, and it instantly became unique.The model had been sent to the investing company.Catelyn was initially happy to hear the news, but her mood was ruined when she found out that Ivan had signed to be the beneficiary.That was her design, yet Ivan would be taking the money!William, the director, even publicly praised Ivan for his bold design, saying that was out of the box.Catelyn found Ivan in the office, sipping coffee in his iconic shorts and slippers. He looked into the distance as he held his cup of coffee.He was not surprised when he saw Catelyn come in angrily."Manager, shouldn't you give me an explanation for this?"Ivan was not even fazed when he was caught. He took out a check from the drawer and said, "Is this money enough? I've bought your design."She glanced at the check. It was not signed, and there
"Director, she's making it up." Amy raised her head proudly, glanced at Catelyn, and said, "I secretly recorded this! I saw it with my own eyes! That woman filled her purse with money and gave it to Catelyn!"At that very moment, the onlookers burst into an uproar and discussion."My, my! Is Catelyn a mole in the company?""That purse does seem loaded with money…""I didn't know that Catelyn would be such a person. They trade in the bathroom to avoid being photographed, right?"Hearing her colleagues discussing her, Catelyn felt a chill running through her body, and her limbs stiffened.Catelyn realized, at that moment, that the lady had deliberately left the purse that day.She had tricked Catelyn to notice her purse by taking the initiative to talk to her.Amy had tricked her.Jolene quickly stepped forward to support Catelyn when she saw her about to faint. She tried to defend her, "Director, I believe in Catelyn. She's nothing like the person they're cursing. I've witnesse
Catelyn could not do anything…unless she gathered evidence that Amy and Ivan were in cahoots on this mess.It was ridiculous. She knew that they had been setting her up for this, but she did not even notice it.Looking at Ivan's level of proficiency, who knew how many rookie designers had fallen prey to this trick of his. They could either take the money or be framed by him to be banished from the company!Catelyn silently packed her things and left the VSA Company building in despair, all while Amy viciously stared at her.Meanwhile, Eason has been following Catelyn from a distance.Before Cedrick left, he instructed Eason to pick up Catelyn and the two boys, and Catelyn would usually not turn him down.Additionally, Eason would take a few photos and send them to Cedrick.Today, however, something seemed off with Catelyn.Something was wrong.Eason quickly took a few more photos and sent them to Cedrick's mailbox before he got out of the car and walked toward Catelyn."Miss
With an umbrella in one hand, Cedrick's stern features were overshadowed as the light around them illuminated him from behind. All this made his expression somewhat gloomy.Catelyn's pupils dilated at the sight. She could not believe her eyes and felt as though she was hallucinating.Cedrick? Was he not in Italey?"Why are you standing here without an umbrella? What if you catch a cold?" spoke Cedrick, his words uttered with an irritated undertone, making Catelyn certain that she was, in fact, not hallucinating.Due to their height difference, Cedrick's line of sight was slightly lower, overlooking Catelyn.Catelyn's eyes met his for a moment. "You... You came back?" she blurted."You know you can call me if you need anything," said Cedrick. "Even if you want to catch a cold, think of the child in your belly!"Cedrick glanced at her flat stomach while forcing the umbrella into her hand. He then took off his heavy coat and draped it over her thin shoulders.Catelyn was startled
"What do you mean?" asked Catelyn.Cedrick gave her an ambiguous expression and coldly replied, "You ran out of the VSA Company building all mopey. Did someone bully you?"She knew it. Cedrick had Eason look out for her!"The grass isn't greener on the other side. Those who look down on Amaricans will pay for it," said Catelyn.Cedrick lowered his face while listening to her. "I'm here now," he said.He meant that he could help her out.However, Catelyn did not seem to understand what he meant and instead asked, "Didn't you say that you were going away for a week?""Those two boys didn't want to see me, so I had to come back early," said Cedrick after a moment of silence.Catelyn snorted. She tilted her head and pretended to sleep.Cedrick had an urge to shake her awake, but when his eyes swept across the layer of faint bruises under the corner of her eyes, he stopped.A trace of self-humiliation rose in Cedrick's heart.When did he become so paranoid about losing her?…S
"Bring the slippers to me," said Cedrick.Miles was stunned at this, and it was evident on his face.Cedrick changed into Catelyn's lady's slippers.These shoes were two sizes larger than Catelyn's usual size, but it was still too small for Cedrick's feet.He glanced at the pink-colored slippers. Moments later, he quickly withdrew his gaze and kindly spoke to the boys, "Let's go horseback riding next weekend."Miles' large black eyes flashed with hope as he muttered under his breath, "You stretched out Mommy's shoes. If you didn't wash your feet, they're probably getting stinky now!""Father's feet don't sweat, and they don't stink," Ollie subconsciously explained.Miles immediately glared at him.What a traitor. He was bought so easily!Ollie quickly defended himself, "I'm just telling the truth.""Traitor!" exclaimed Miles."I'm only three-and-a-half years old, so I'm not ashamed even if I'm a scumbag," Ollie's face was sullen as he answered solemnly, which only irked Mile
Catelyn wanted to drive Cedrick away, but he could use the two boys as an excuse that they forced him to stay.Cedrick went to the bathroom to take a shower, and the sound of water running was heard.At that moment, Catelyn had just finished telling her bedtime stories to Miles and Ollie. When she came out to the living room, she suddenly remembered the USB flash drive that Edwin gave her before he left.She recalled that he told her to take it out and look at what was inside in moments she was unhappy.Catelyn immediately returned to the guest bedroom, rummaged through her handbag, and found a silver-white USB flash drive inside.She took her laptop and went to the living room.After the drive was read, a dozen videos popped up in the folder.All the videos were different. Some were very dark, some were taken in a bar, and some were from a hotel.One thing they had in common is that they seemed to be recorded from an obscure, secretive angle.Catelyn was a little curious abou
The bathrobe slid down Cedrick's slender body, revealing his perfect eight-pack abs.The smell of his aftershave and the strong scent of testosterone hung in the air.Catelyn froze, holding the laptop tightly in her arms."You... Why are you taking off your clothes?""Don't you want to be happy?" said Cedrick as he slowly approached Catelyn, his hands resting on both ends of the sofa above her head. "Tell me: how can I make you happy?"He leaned over slightly.The two were so close to each other that Catelyn could see his long eyelashes clearly.Catelyn did not even bother to wear her slippers as she tilted her head and took a few steps back.Her heartbeat was racing off the tracks."The woman in this video was the colleague who framed me! I was just thinking about how to get revenge on her…" muttered Catelyn.Cedrick did not speak and just stared straight at her. She could not tell if he believed her words.Not wanting to talk about Amy and the whole mess about her conflict