The drinks were nearly finished, the gossip was almost fully circulated, and the patrons were preparing to depart from the bar. "Boss, why are you leaving? Shall I arrange a car for you?" Abigail, with a dreamy look in her eyes, asked.Dominic subtly grinned, maintaining a serious façade. "I'll have Kathy come pick me up." The crowd momentarily erupted in cheers. "Boss, you and Kathy have such a wonderful relationship!" The crowd erupted excitedly.Abigail envisioned Kathy's beautiful married life with the handsome and caring CEO as her husband. Glancing at Phoebe as she went to refill her glass, Abigail felt a sense of warmth in her heart, appreciating the grace of such a refined lady. It appeared that the wine was starting to get to her.***At midnight, Kathy had already drifted off to sleep, yet her slumber was plagued with restlessness. She couldn't shake the feeling that Xavier's sudden bankruptcy was far from straightforward. Not bankrupt in the early stages, nor the final
As the days went by, Kathy's work progressed smoothly. She had obtained Dominic's approval and agreement on the plans for Spark and Nexus. Despite Kathy's assurance of her unwavering loyalty, she couldn't comprehend why Dominic still appeared apprehensive about her proposal. Was it possible that he was simply overly suspicious?Kathy was well-acquainted with the leaders of Spark and Nexus. The head of Spark Tech, Mr. Ian, was a dedicated fan of Marvel, particularly Spider-Man and Venom, as evidenced by his collection of Marvel superhero figurines. On the other hand, Mr. Carlisle, the boss of Nexus, although young, had a penchant for operas and often delved into discussions about concepts like "hidden greatness in the world," which tended to befuddle others. Despite their quirks, the names of their respective companies were undeniably memorable.Kathy found it relatively straightforward to interact with individuals of such a nature. Today marked the agreed-upon meeting day, set for 12:
"What?" Ian's question was cut short, leaving him disgruntled. He couldn't understand why Xavier had suddenly shown up since they had been invited by Carissa on behalf of TI.The situation was still unclear. Ian's reluctance to accept Kathy's invitation stemmed from her past collaboration with Harvard, which had recently gone bankrupt. Despite this, Kathy now wanted to discuss working together once more.They assumed that if they declined Kathy's offer, she would persist in collaborating, so they delayed their decision to observe the unfolding events. To their surprise, Xavier unexpectedly appeared, seemingly seeking attention and recognition."Xavier, didn't your company go under? Our contract just ended. Are you declaring bankruptcy simply to dodge paying the penalty for breaching the contract?" Carlisle lifted his eyelids and confronted Xavier directly.Xavier's expression soured, and Carissa, unwilling to defend him, spoke up, "I am the legal representative of TI. Today, I invite
Kathy sensed a shift in Dominic's tone, prompting her to furrow her brow and scrutinize him intently. He inhaled deeply and turned away to conceal his emotions from her gaze. Despite feeling unsettled, Kathy managed to utter a reluctant "Yes."Even as Dominic had anticipated her response, hearing Kathy confess it herself felt like a brutal revelation, as if his heart had been laid bare. "So, all those times I called you while intoxicated and you came to fetch me, was there an ulterior motive?" Dominic queried.Struggling for words, Kathy found herself speechless, grappling with an inner turmoil. In each instance, she could have declined, yet every time she found reasons to justify rescuing Dominic. Initially, it was due to his position as her superior. The subsequent times, however, lacked a clear rationale, leaving her hesitant to confront the truth."In every action, there lies an underlying intent," Kathy responded calmly, her words carrying a sense of resignation that didn't esca
Should Dominic consider giving himself a raise due to his busy schedule? Over the next few days, Kathy was tirelessly working. At times, the lights in her office remained on late into the night, a detail that did not escape Dominic's notice. Despite his suggestion for her to rest at home, she declined. Upon learning of Xavier's bankruptcy, Kathy made every effort to show resilience, even investing heavily in Spark and Nexus, two companies with limited short-term returns. Dominic allowed her to stay occupied to distract her from irrelevant matters. "Kathy, I've noticed the CEO's mood deteriorating recently. He doesn't even smile when you present your work. Have you two had another disagreement?" Abigail inquired with curiosity, her large eyes gleaming as they shared a meal.Kathy furrowed her brow and suppressed the words "It's not my place to say" that was on the tip of her tongue. Instead, she offered a helpless smile and remarked, "Just because he didn't smile at you, you think he h
Alexia felt a surge of happiness.Ecstatic about his upcoming return, she was indifferent to his partners as long as he could secure the cash.Her primary focus now was to impress him and make him open to spending money on her."Xavier, it's been a while since we last did this. I'm all set for you tonight..."Enthralled by Alexia's seductive eyes and enchanted by her sweet voice, Xavier's heart raced as he lifted her and headed toward the bedroom. "Why wait until tonight? A moment of passion is worth a thousand gold!"***Just as they approached the peak of their intimacy, Xavier suddenly exclaimed,"F…fuck! Kathy...!"Startled out of her reverie, Alexia looked at the man trembling in her arms in disbelief.“Why are you giving me that look?”Xavier was clueless about his recent actions.Clutching the bed sheets tightly, Alexia forced a smile, shaking her head before throwing herself back into his embrace."It's nothing, Xavier. I love you the most. You must treat me well for the rest o
Kathy cast a subtle, ambiguous smile at Dominic before nodding graciously. Rising to his feet with a warm expression, Dominic offered Kathy the seat beside the window. Once settled, Kathy turned to Carissa who had a look of surprise on her face. "Miss Carissa, why are you still here? Would you care to join us for dinner?" Her invitation to Carissa was genuine and heartfelt, as the dinner with Dominic felt slightly awkward. Kathy had come to Downtown Bistro not for Dominic's company, but for the food and the assistance he offered her with work, culminating in the dinner invitation. With Carissa's presence, Dominic's attention was divided, allowing Kathy to enjoy her meal more comfortably.Despite Kathy's lingering disbelief that Dominic would suddenly be so kind as to help her with her work and invite her to dinner, her words unintentionally came across as provocative to Carissa and Dominic. "Dominic, I can't believe you brought Kathy to Downtown Bistro! This is where we always used
Witnessing Dominic and Kathy sharing intimate whispers, Carissa was consumed by a deep sense of betrayal. Her love for Dominic had always been steadfast, but everything had changed since he returned from abroad. How could he treat her this way? It had to be Kathy's influence!Carissa, typically a diligent and rational individual, found herself succumbing to irrational thoughts and emotions in the presence of Kathy. Despite her usual excellence as a student and worker, she was now caught in the throes of emotional turmoil.As the waiters emerged from the kitchen carrying trays of food for Dominic and Kathy, Carissa approached one of them. "Excuse me, is there anything I can help with?" The waiter recognized Carissa and had some inkling of the situation between the three of them. However, maintaining professionalism, the waiter refrained from making judgments and responded with respect and politeness, offering a slight bow.Carissa wore her most genuine smile and gestured towards Kathy