"Maricela, what are you thinking about?" Estela asked, looking at Maricela, who had hung up the phone and seemed absent-minded."Did that Carissa reject you?" Estela inquired."Oh, she had something to do today and said she would reschedule for another day. She also asked me to apologize to you," Maricela replied.Estela smiled generously and waved her hand. "I can understand. After all, she is the CEO of Perotone. Our phone call was a bit sudden today."Maricela smiled and pulled Estela. "Shall we go eat? What do you want to eat? My treat."Estela pointed to a noodle shop not far away. "I suddenly feel like eating Ramen noodles. Let's go."Maricela's smile froze for a moment, but she nodded in the end. "Okay."Later, Kathy returned to her office to find several men busy dismantling her bookshelf and wardrobe."What's going on?" Kathy asked, seeing them at work."I asked them to do it. You guys continue," Dominic appeared out of nowhere, holding Kathy's waist."You asked them to do it
Carissa believed Dominic was using Kathy to get back at her, and that he would return to her side when the time was right. After hastily closing the email, Carissa remembered a compressed file she hadn't opened. Upon extracting the file, she discovered Xavier didn't have a dark history. With a cold laugh, Carissa closed the email window. "I'll let you off the hook for now. If you don't have much of a dark history, then I'll create one for you."Meanwhile, Kathy and Dominic were discussing business. "Kathy, how's the new file coming along?" Dominic asked, visiting Kathy's office for the umpteenth time that day."CEO, you already asked me this question two hours ago. I've already sent it to the sales director according to your instructions, and it'll be officially launched on Monday," Kathy replied, slightly annoyed.Dominic nodded. "Then I'll wait for your good news. Also, our project has just started, and we'll need your help and Abigail's in terms of manual planning.""That's natural
Kathy understood."So what you're suggesting is that with everyone staying at home, their spending is dropping rapidly, and this trend is expected to continue for one to two months. Because of the large population, a significant market gap could easily emerge, leading to the potential bankruptcy of regular stores, right?"Dominic nodded with satisfaction."Exactly.""When making assessments, we can't overlook the context. We need to consider the environment. For example, our target customers are small-scale merchants. To bring these merchants together, we must understand the shifts in market capacity, follow the trends of the primary consumer groups of our target merchants, and conduct a comprehensive analysis to achieve meaningful results. Otherwise, we may find ourselves on the brink of disaster.""The groundwork has been laid, and we must tread carefully every step of the way."Kathy was truly taken aback by Dominic's words, exclaiming, "Dominic, you're truly remarkable!"Looking a
She didn't believe she had done anything wrong, thinking that the only difference between them was their opinions. If both individuals shared an unspoken agreement on everything, then Dominic's affection was not directed towards her, but rather towards himself. Carissa remained unaware of why Dominic had left so abruptly, still holding onto an illusion of him. "I understand. You can continue working in the marketing department. If you're feeling overwhelmed, it's okay. I'll secure a position for you at Perotone, where you can receive a monthly salary of ten thousand talents from them. This is my genuine gesture." After reflecting on her behavior during this time, Carissa realized she needed to display some sincerity towards her allies. Acquiring Maricela's loyalty with a sum that was insignificant to Perotone turned out to be a highly cost-effective transaction.This was also what Xavier had reminded Carissa if they didn't give some bonuses, these people would sooner or later stop w
Reflecting on the past, I relocated from Hcorp to Maple Leaf Country eight years ago. During that period, I was a bright sun brimming with hope for the future, firmly convinced that nothing could impede my progress in this world.In my leisure time, I enjoy sourcing ingredients and treating myself to a delicious self-prepared meal as a form of reward.What other hobbies do you engage in apart from this? It appears that listening to music is another one of my interests.One of my all-time favorite songs remains "Dream," penned by Wilson nine years ago. The first time I heard it, I was captivated by its beauty.Following a mesmerizing guitar solo, the piano gently cascaded in like flowing water. Enveloped by the soothing hum of the male vocals, it felt as though I had truly stepped into the dream world he had crafted.Just as there are countless interpretations of "Hamlet" in the eyes of a thousand beholders, similarly, there exist a myriad of "Dreams" in the ears of a thousand listener
"Oh, I forgot to mention this. Maricela was released on bail earlier with the help of Carissa," disclosed Dominic."Are you suggesting that Maricela shared our intelligence with Carissa? But how is Carissa linked to Westford's family? Her influence shouldn't extend that far, should it?" inquired Kathy.Dominic shook his head. "It's possible that Maricela herself reached out, not necessarily Carissa.""Impossible!" Kathy exclaimed. "Maricela isn't that clever."Dominic chuckled and remarked, "You're right, she isn't that astute. Therefore, it's more likely that she inadvertently leaked information and it was overheard by someone with ill intentions. I'll have someone monitor Maricela closely, and I'll speak to Wesley again."Kathy remained apprehensive. "Once we accept Westford's funding, we may be stuck with no way out."Dominic drew in a deep breath and gazed into the distance. He knew he had to take matters into his own hands. After meticulously planning for so long, he couldn't ris
Kathy was unconcerned with the trivialities of life. Her keen intuition allowed her to gauge others' feelings towards her, and having lived through two distinct life experiences, she had vowed to never be ensnared by emotions again.Dominic's evident disgust towards Carissa made any facade unnecessary. As Kathy spent more time with Dominic, she began to understand why he and Carissa had parted ways. Carissa simply couldn't comprehend the passion and genuine intentions embedded deep within Dominic's heart as a driven businessman with an unwavering desire for success, a trait that had persisted over the years.Kathy held Dominic in high regard and felt fortunate to have crossed paths with him in this lifetime. "Miss Carissa need not worry about our relationship. Dominic and I are doing just fine," Kathy reassured.Carissa's expression contorted in an instant. She was taken aback by Kathy's audacity in Dominic's home!Her hands clenched, fingernails digging into her skin until a faint p
Carissa's voice carried a moderate tone that attracted the attention of many, causing them to turn toward the trio as if they were watching a spectacle. The public scandal involving Dominic and Carissa had become a topic of discussion in the city's evening news, ensuring that even those unaware of their relationship were now familiar with it. At this moment, Carissa was deliberately seeking confrontation, eager to stir up trouble.Aaron, his eyes betraying a mix of disdain and disgust that was hard to decipher, watched Carissa's actions and disapproved of her approach. "Dominic, from what I understand, your late aunt had a passion for singing and dancing. She would often use music and dance to welcome guests into the house. Your younger brother Wilson has also pursued an entertainment career. Even after relocating here, he continues to perform for everyone at the annual New Year's Eve party.""With Henderson now having a new potential hostess, Miss Kathy shouldn't decline such a grac
"I have no idea. Oh, by the way, I saw you at the Spring Festival Gala earlier," Kathy said, trying to please him. Dominic's face turned as dark as ink on the side."I've been to the Spring Festival Gala for three consecutive years," he said."I know!" Wilson's heart skipped a beat, his tone filled with excitement and joy that he tried to hide.Knowing that it was impossible between him and Kathy, and knowing that she had no interest in him, Wilson's heart still couldn't help but be stirred by her words."Didn't you mention it in your interview today?" Kathy asked."You watched my interview too?" Wilson couldn't help but laugh."They didn't change the channel all day," Dominic's cold voice came from beside Kathy, and then a handsome face that looked a lot like Wilson's was pressed against Kathy's cheek.This scene made Wilson's heart ache.Wilson forced a smile. "Brother, why are there so many people downstairs? What are they doing? The snow is so dirty, and they're just throwing it
"Auntie, don't worry, he won't dare to sue you." After making the phone call, Dominic walked into the living room, washed his hands in the kitchen, and then sat down at the table, picking up a piece of dough that had already been rolled out into a dumpling skin."Are you not going to wrap them?" Dominic noticed that he was the only one in the family with a relaxed expression, and curiously looked at the Thompson family's parents and Kathy.Kathy saw Dominic's relaxed expression and knew that he must have resolved the issue. "Will it cause any trouble for Wilson?""Are you worried about him?" Dominic instantly regretted calling Wilson.He thought that he could reassure the Thompson family's parents and make Kathy feel at ease, but this girl was worried about whether it would cause trouble for Wilson."No." Although Dominic repeatedly assured them that Wilson would not sue the Thompson family's parents over such a minor matter, Esme and Thompson's brows remained furrowed all night.Th
"Hey, I know, I know, we can't just blurt it out like this. What if we attract some paparazzi?" Naomi was about to leave when she caught sight of the big TV hanging on the wall of the Thompson family living room. She immediately pointed at the TV and exclaimed, "Isn't that him! The big star!"Now, everyone in the room looked at the TV, their eyes filled with curiosity.CL TV was playing an interview video of Wilson."This is already the third time that Wilson has been invited by the Spring Festival Gala program group. Do you have anything to say to the audience friends in front of the TV?"Wilson smiled gracefully, suppressing the kind of unruly air he had when he was with Kathy and others in private. "I hope this year's Wilson won't disappoint the audience friends and the Spring Festival Gala program group who invited me. I will work hard."As he spoke, Wilson even bowed to the camera, showing his politeness. His whole body exuded the aura of a noble young master, making people feel
Kathy didn't expect this, "You, you've been sleeping for so many days, how did you suddenly...""To be honest, I haven't been sleeping well these past few nights. When you were sleeping, you really liked to move around..." Dominic hadn't finished speaking when Kathy felt her legs go numb and she unconsciously moved them.The quietness in the air was the most frightening.Kathy's mind went blank.It seemed like she accidentally touched something hard— His manhood! "What are you moving for!" Dominic tightly controlled Kathy's struggling wrist, "Don't move, I'll go take a cold shower."Kathy, embarrassed, timidly looked at Dominic and nodded, "Okay, you can go."Dominic was choked by her words and couldn't catch his breath for a while, but eventually he bent down.Kathy quickly turned her head, revealing her long and white neck."Ah!" Kathy exclaimed, her eyes misty and watery, pitifully looking at Dominic, "Why did you bite me! It hurts!"Hearing the words that made him want to indulg
Kathy couldn't understand why Dominic was laughing so brightly at such a dangerous moment when they almost hit a dog. "Kathy, why do you look so pale?" Dominic turned his head and saw Kathy's worried face, as if she had just survived a disaster. Did what he said just now make her uncomfortable? Dominic was anxious and didn't know what was going on. "Kathy, if you mind, I won't say such things next time. Let's wait until we get married..." Dominic said. "Didn't you see the dog on the side of the road just now?" Kathy turned her head and looked at Dominic with an unkind expression. "I avoided it, didn't I?" Dominic felt wronged. Wasn't Kathy worried about the dog just now? "But why did you laugh so loudly after avoiding it? What if you hit it?" Kathy gave Dominic a white eye and turned her head to look out the window, giving Dominic a big slap on the back of his head. For no reason, Dominic smiled again with his mouth open. "Kathy, I'm really happy!" Kathy really didn't know what w
Dominic felt that at this moment, Kathy was emitting an indescribable radiance. A long time ago, he fell in love with Kathy. Now, he was having difficulty breathing, and Kathy had become the only tenderness and light he longed for in this world.Thompson and Esme never doubted their daughter's abilities. Since childhood, Kathy has always been the most outstanding one. No matter how difficult things were, as long as Kathy said she could do it, even if it meant risking her life, she would do it. Yes, although their family was not outstanding, they had such an outstanding daughter! As long as their daughter was excellent enough to not fear any challenges, then being in a relationship with Dominic didn't seem like such a difficult thing to accept.Although Thompson and Esme still had worries on their faces, their masks were no longer as indestructible as before. "Kathy, won't this be too hard for you?" Esme felt sorry for her daughter.Extraordinary Kathy was born into such an ordinary
"Mom, Dad, this is one of his business bank accounts, and it's also his account with the least amount of money." Thompson and Esme looked at it and were scared by the long string of numbers. Thompson took the phone from his daughter's hand in disbelief, stared at the string of numbers with wide eyes, and muttered to himself. "Have you counted it? How many digits is it?" "It seems to be nine digits..." "What do you mean 'seems to be'? How many digits exactly?" "Ten digits." Esme almost stumbled and couldn't stand firm. Thompson held her up and said, "Don't worry, my dear." "Oh my god, ten digits, tens of billions..." This is not even how it's portrayed in TV dramas. In an instant, Thompson and Esme panicked. Esme sighed and said to Kathy, "My dear, you must not be with him just for his money! The most important thing in a relationship is to live a good life together!" "Dominic, you've seen our family's situation. We are just ordinary working-class people, but
"Ah! Bus route 3! Quick!" Thompson turned his gaze away from the double doors of the restroom and saw the bus approaching in the distance. He quickly bumped Dominic's arm with his shoulder and they ran towards the bus station with their bags.Dominic, who had never experienced this before, didn't know what to do.Seeing Dominic still in a daze, Kathy switched all her bags to her right hand, grabbed Dominic's arm, and ran forward. "What are you thinking? Did Dalein give you a brainwashing attack!"Even if Dominic didn't know why The Thompson family was desperately running forward, he understood that all he could do now was to hurry up.After rushing, with the help of a kind driver, the Thompson family finally squeezed onto the bus.Dominic looked at the empty seats on the bus, his Adam's apple moved, he swallowed hard, and regained his senses.It seemed that he had just done something he had never done before. It felt quite novel.Kathy pulled Dominic to sit in the double seat at the
The family overcame many obstacles and finally arrived at the place where Thompson often bought clothes. The shop owner saw Thompson and immediately waved, "You're here again today?" "Yes, I'm here to buy some clothes for my son-in-law for the New Year! See if you have anything that fits him well, price is not a problem!" The shop owner was happy to hear this. In the past, Thompson always bargained hard and the shop owner didn't make much profit from selling him clothes. But today, Thompson couldn't lose face in front of his son-in-law, so he wouldn't bargain, which meant the shop owner could make a lot of money. When the shop owner saw Dominic, his eyes lit up. "Is your son-in-law a model? He's so handsome!" Thompson was quite proud when he heard this. "He's not a model, he's a CEO!" Esme couldn't help but poke Thompson twice and whispered, "Don't show off your wealth. Do you still want to bargain?"Thompson immediately realized his mistake and chuckled, "I was just kidding, he