The situation resolved itself unexpectedly quickly, leaving Lydia both surprised and relieved. She was willing to endure Lambert's difficulties to secure her shares, but if she were dragged into some internal strife within Universal Conglomerate, it would hardly be worth it."Thank you."Lydia expressed her gratitude sincerely. She was genuinely thankful to Lambert. At the very least, clearing her name so swiftly and avoiding taking the blame for others was a good outcome.Lambert stood up and walked toward her, his expression unreadable. Lydia felt a sudden wave of anxiety. When he stopped just a step away, her heart pounded wildly."Lydia, this time you were caught up in something beyond your control. Naturally, I'll help you resolve it. But everything comes with a price. How do you plan to repay me?"His warm breath brushed against her, making Lydia instinctively want to retreat. But before she could move, Lambert's arm wrapped around her waist. "How about a kiss?" he suggested.La
Lydia had taken the time to secretly learn some massage techniques, intending to help ease his fatigue. However, now, as she looked at the once familiar figure before her, standing in the most familiar posture, her heart was filled with bitterness. She couldn't understand how things between them had come to this point, but it seemed there was no way to turn back.They had become strangers, unable to return to the intimacy and sweetness of the past. Life felt bleak, yet there was nothing she could do.Lydia sat down on the edge of the bed with practiced ease and began massaging his shoulders. The firm muscles under her hands gradually relaxed, but her own thoughts were in turmoil.As her warm hands worked busily on his back, Lambert's heart raced, pounding steadily in his chest. The places she touched felt like they were on fire, the heat within him building bit by bit.Uncomfortably, he shifted his body, feeling embarrassed by his reaction. Trying to cover it up, he cleared his throat
Lydia had no idea that she had become the target of someone's hidden schemes. Most importantly, she was utterly unaware of what she had done to offend Sylvia.At that moment, Sylvia dialed a number, "Sibyl, it's me, Sylvia. I just heard something that might interest you.""What is it?""Well, I heard that..." Sylvia relayed the information she had gathered, embellishing it to make it more intriguing, particularly focusing on how Lydia's actions supposedly caused the design director Stevin to resign.On the other end of the line, Sibyl's expression darkened, "So that's it. I was wondering why Stevin suddenly quit when everything was going so well. So this is the truth! Thank you, Sylvia!""No need to thank me, Sibyl. If it weren't for Lydia's outrageous behavior, I wouldn't have bothered getting involved. You know me; I just want to live peacefully in my own little corner!""Exactly. This is all Lydia's doing! What did I do wrong? I only offered her a bit of advice as a senior, and she
Lydia smiled at the two people in front of her. "I'm new here and don't even know this Sibyl you're talking about. How could I have offended her?"She really didn't understand. It was just a job, after all. Why all the scheming and underhandedness, creating such a toxic environment? How could anyone work well in such conditions?Elma and Carlin exchanged glances and nodded in agreement. "Sibyl has a tendency to bully newcomers. Although she hasn't been in the logistics department for long, her reputation in the company has never been great. Just be careful, Lynn."Whether they were being sincere or not, they had warned her.Lydia accepted their goodwill, thanked them politely, and then took the cleaning tools she had been given and started her work.Meanwhile, in the boss's office, Lambert's expression was grim. On the computer screen in front of him was a live feed of Lydia carrying a mop and bucket towards the restroom.Ivan stood behind the boss, trembling with fear, worried that h
Sibyl, accompanied by a few of her close aides, marched directly towards the restroom Lydia was cleaning. At that moment, Lydia was diligently mopping the floor. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her face was slightly flushed from the heat, which inadvertently added a touch of beauty to her appearance.Lydia looked up to wipe the sweat off her brow, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face as she admired the spotless floor. She was no stranger to this type of work; when she first arrived in Paris, she had done similar jobs due to financial hardships. If Lambert thought this would be a way to make things difficult for her, he had underestimated her.The only thing that made Lydia slightly uncomfortable was her back, which seemed to tire easily after mopping for a while. She thought, perhaps with some self-deprecation, that she was indeed getting old.Lydia chuckled at herself, and as she was about to leave with the bucket, a voice suddenly stopped her."Wait a moment!"Lydia loo
Verna was amazed, thinking, Who was the one who said to wait a little longer? Now you're running faster than anyone else! Fine, let's follow and see what happens!At this moment, Lambert was in a state of intense anxiety, filled with regret and worry. He had no idea what those women would do to Lydia, but he knew that if he didn't get there soon, Lydia would definitely be badly bullied!Lambert's expression was extremely grim. Ivan and Verna, who were following closely behind, were equally anxious. If Lydia really was bullied, they would feel deeply guilty.Meanwhile, in the bathroom, Sibyl and her close confidante were dragging Lydia inside.Lydia was extremely nervous. She couldn't understand what she had done to offend these people so much that they harbored such hatred towards her—especially Sibyl, whose eyes were filled with such intense hatred that it made Lydia's heart race with fear."What exactly do you want?"Lydia slowly backed away, grateful that she still had a mop in her
After Sibyl tearfully explained the entire sequence of events, both Ivan and Verna were stunned. How could this woman be so conniving? It was truly a case of courting disaster! To come up with such a malicious idea was beyond belief!As expected, upon hearing her words, the murderous aura around Lambert intensified. He gave Sibyl a cold stare. "Drink toilet water? You certainly have quite an imagination. Since you're so creative, why don't you be the first to experience it yourself? Lead by example! Ivan!"At Lambert's command, Ivan stepped forward without hesitation, grabbed Sibyl, and dragged her toward the bathroom stall. Sibyl screamed at the top of her lungs, "Ah! Let me go!"Ivan was unfazed. He had never been one to show pity, especially not to someone like Sibyl, who had brought this upon herself.Verna turned her gaze away, unable to watch, but she said nothing. Her thoughts drifted to Lydia, wondering what she had done to provoke Sibyl.Despite Sibyl's desperate pleas for me
"Are they really that close now?"Lambert couldn't help but feel a pang of sorrow. Since the day Lydia joined Universal Conglomerate, or more accurately, since their divorce, he hadn't seen her smile like this—so clear, pure, and genuinely happy. Whenever she faced him, all she could muster were cold smiles, sarcastic remarks, or just a blank expression.Lambert didn't understand how things had reached this point between them. However, one thing was certain—seeing Lydia like this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy toward Andrew on the other end of the phone. This feeling roiled within him, and if he didn't do something to distract himself soon, he swore he'd lose his mind."Andrew, what nonsense are you talking about? He's just an ordinary colleague!"Lambert, now labeled as an "ordinary colleague," stood there in stunned silence. He stared intently at Lydia, his gaze making her feel uneasy. After exchanging a few more words with A