Gazing at Wesley's bald head before her, Kathy's emotions were a tangled mix that defied easy description. "Miss Kathy! I'm sorry!" "Miss Kathy! I'm sorry!" "Please, enough!" Kathy felt that if she didn't intervene to stop Wesley from repeating those six words, he might very well have the nerve to stay there with a microphone and announce them to the entire company all day long. "Please return to your respective positions and resume your work. Just now, Mr. Wesley was simply joking with me. I hope everyone can swiftly move past this minor incident. I prefer not to have any further discussions about this matter within Henderson Corp in the future. Thank you for your cooperation." Upon hearing Kathy's words, the gossip within the crowd intensified, piquing their curiosity even further about the underlying story. "It appears that Miss Kathy was caught off guard by Mr. Wesley!" "I believe Maricela must have done something amiss to offend Miss Kathy, prompting Mr. Wesley's actions."
Dominic hesitated briefly before proposing, "How about we skip going to the supermarket today?" Kathy's face scrunched up in concern as she pointed out, "But there's nothing in the fridge. If we don't go to the supermarket, what will we eat tonight?" Suggesting an alternative, Dominic said, "Let's try CC instead. The food there is quite good." Overwhelmed by hunger, Kathy accidentally choked on her saliva and coughing uncontrollably. Dominic rushed to her side, patting her back until she caught her breath. Once composed, Kathy looked at Dominic with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes and questioned, "You want to go to a noisy place like CC?" Defending his choice, Dominic raised an eyebrow and replied, "It's lively there, not too bad." Exhausted by the discussion, Kathy rolled her eyes at Dominic, grabbed her bag, and declared, "Let's just go to the supermarket! No more arguments!" Leaving the office building, the pair crossed the street and entered the city supermarket. Fa
Dominic contemptuously tossed the fish in his hand onto Maricela's face, then retrieved a piece of paper from his pocket to clean his hands before gently touching Kathy's face with a mix of guilt and concern."It's nothing, just a scratch from a dog," Kathy managed a small smile at Dominic, though the searing pain on her left cheek made her clench her teeth.Dominic felt a surge of heartbreak and anger."Maricela!" Maricela's mother witnessed Dominic striking her daughter and, feeling a combination of sadness and fury, she didn't hold back as she turned to confront Dominic, "You despicable wretch! How dare you harm my daughter! Just because you're a CEO doesn't grant you the right to act with impunity! Is there no justice left in this world? I will contact the authorities immediately!""Call the police?" Dominic scoffed in rage.He hadn't yet settled the score with them, but they were hastening towards their demise."Feeling scared now, are you?" Maricela's mother sneered coldly, "It'
Kathy observed as Dominic skillfully peeled the apple, his slender fingers gliding through the apple's glowing red skin. After a moment, she spoke up. "Dominic,""Yes?" Dominic finished tidying up the apple peels, expertly sliced the fruit into pieces, and placed them in a bowl.Kathy retrieved a fork from the cantaloupe they had just eaten, speared a piece of apple, and offered it to Dominic.With a slight smile, Dominic accepted the apple from Kathy's hand and took a bite. "Is it delicious?" Kathy inquired."Mm," he nodded in approval. Seeing Dominic enjoy the apple, Kathy felt a sense of relief wash over her. She studied Dominic's face intently before expressing her thoughts. "Dominic, I've been cooped up at home for days now.""I understand. I've been with you every day, haven't I? Feeling bored?" Dominic asked as he wiped the blade of the fruit knife with one hand and a wet wipe with the other.As Kathy glanced at the blade, she felt a tinge of unease and quickly shook her he
"Younger brother?" Kathy's astonished gaze darted between Parker and Dominic. The man before her was the one with the authority to easily deploy numerous armed police. While Dominic held the position of CEO in a publicly traded company, he paled in comparison to Parker's influence within the city.Parker casually claimed to be Dominic's younger brother. Could they have been childhood companions or something of the sort?"Hey, Kathy, I'm Dominic's younger brother, and now I'm also your younger brother. Take my business card. If you ever face any difficulties in the future, just dial my private number, and I'll have assistance there for you in minutes."With these words, Parker produced a business card from his pocket. It was embossed, hinting at its expensive nature – likely a limited edition item.After accepting the card, Kathy meticulously snapped a photo of it for her records, saved the number in her contacts, and then stowed it away in her bag.Observing Kathy's actions, Parker sh
Having lived through two distinct phases of life and interacted with a myriad of people, ranging from the powerful to the downtrodden, she had never encountered anyone quite like Parker. Even after spending three hours drinking and conversing with him, she found it impossible to discern his true nature or get a sense of his character.Dominic chuckled and shook his head reassuringly. "In reality, he's quite a simple person. Don't stress over it too much. He's not one to readily hand out his business card, but if you ever need anything, just give him a call."The weight of the business card was apparent not only in its physical appearance but also in the knowledge that the person who had given it to her could bring along dozens of armed police officers, adding to its impressive aura."Oh dear!" Kathy suddenly realized a major concern. "How are we going to drive back after drinking? Let me arrange for a driver."Dominic held Kathy's hand as she reached for her phone and shook his head. "
"Maricela, we have a long history of friendship. After being away for so long and losing touch with our previous friends, I've come to appreciate our connection even more. It just so happens that neither of us is particularly fond of Kathy."Uncertain of Carissa's motives, Maricela eyed her suspiciously and asked, "What is your purpose in visiting me today?""Maricela, I genuinely want to help you. I can see that you're struggling," Carissa expressed with a heavy heart, tears welling up in her eyes as she gazed at Maricela. To an observer, their bond could have been mistaken for that of long-lost siblings.Touched by Carissa's apparent concern, Maricela quickly realized that Carissa had no intention of forming a true friendship with her. Carissa saw herself merely as a tool to be used in handling the situation with Kathy. Carissa was a shrewd individual who had approached Maricela for her purposes.Their relationship lacked authentic friendship, existing only as a means of mutual mani
"Are you planning to terminate her employment?" Kathy asked, puzzled. "Will she be fired?"Dominic affirmed, "If she dares to treat you like this, she should be prepared to leave. I will follow the company's termination policy and provide her with appropriate compensation," Dominic nodded."Hold on," Kathy exhaled deeply. "There's no need for that. She's already in prison. If she returns and then gets dismissed, it will tarnish my reputation. How can I conduct business with others in the future? How can I maintain good relationships with my team?"A tree that stands tall in the wind may eventually be toppled. Kathy did not wish to be that vulnerable tree.Dominic's actions appeared to place Kathy on a pedestal, publicly asserting that she, Kathy, stood firmly supported by him. Those who dared to challenge her would have to face the consequences."She probably holds animosity towards you now. In the past, she took pleasure in spreading rumors about you, and upon her return, she might e