Ian gestured with his hand as he took a drag from his cigarette. "We have faith in your integrity! The future of our two companies now rests in your hands, so we need to have mutual trust throughout our collaboration."Carlisle nodded in agreement. "Ian, my dear friend, you speak true. Going forward, we will place all our strategic planning in Henderson's hands. Let's work together to ensure the success of our partnership!"Although not a monumental deal, this agreement involved a rivalry between Xavier and Carissa. Kathy felt especially delighted to secure the deal and wore a confident smile as she raised her glass. "I will not disappoint the trust placed in me by our two leaders," she declared before downing her drink in one swift motion.Dominic's heart raced as he observed Kathy's self-assured expression. Meanwhile, in Carissa's office, Xavier vented his frustration by smashing objects in sight. "Kathy! That woman has sabotaged the deal we had within reach!"Smashing objects p
Dominic paused, his eyes clouded and uncertain, before eventually nodding in agreement. "It's my first time, and I never imagined raw meat could be so off-putting."Kathy placed the meat in her hand into the shopping cart and smiled. "But don't you love beef sauce? If I don't get these unappetizing items, how will I make it for you?" It turned out she wanted to cook for herself.A warm feeling washed over Dominic, causing his lips to twitch uncontrollably. Finally, when Kathy turned to look at the vegetables, he gazed at her back and smiled."Do you want to have stir-fried vegetables instead? I remember we had a lot of fresh veggies at home. We can make a delicious stir-fry for dinner tonight.”At that moment, she was dressed in white.As the weather had grown colder, she favored wearing a fluffy white sweater, giving her a petite and cute appearance. Holding a carrot in her hand, she resembled a small rabbit, prompting Dominic to feel the urge to playfully pinch her cheeks.Her dai
Honestly, Maricela was touched.During Kathy's rapid rise, she had undeniably accomplished a lot, turning the planning department into a key element of the company's success.If this trend continued, Kathy would quickly reach the position of deputy manager in the Strategy department. Maricela was hesitant to see Kathy, a newcomer to the company, promoted so swiftly! Why should she be promoted so fast?"What do you say?" Carissa's voice broke the silence, feeling she had convinced Maricela."Miss Carissa, may I ask why I should target the most promising talent in our company? If I partner with someone like you, I'm afraid that one day I'll be betrayed and still have to help you count the profits!"Maricela quickly realized that the person standing in front of her was Carissa – someone she found even more distasteful than Kathy. Despite feeling a sense of satisfaction over the incident where she had colluded with the media to tarnish Kathy's reputation, Maricela was not oblivious to the
Dominic was taken aback by Kathy's immediate response, not expecting her first reaction to be an offer of assistance."Why are you staring at me like that?" Kathy peered into Dominic's eyes with curiosity and asked, "Is there something wrong with my appearance?"Dominic shook his head. "No, I just feel incredibly fortunate to have you by my side."Kathy chuckled softly and tenderly ran her fingers over the documents. "I should be the lucky one. To earn your trust, be a part of your team, grow with you, and explore new horizons—it feels like starting a business all over again with Xavier."The time spent starting a business with Xavier held special meaning for them.Looking back on that time and recalling Xavier's occasional moments of tenderness in her past life, Kathy found comfort in those memories. However, as she moved on and began anew, reminiscing about that period only brought about profound sadness.It became apparent that Xavier had orchestrated everything as a scheme to le
"Hey, what's up with your attitude?" Abigail was about to argue with Maricela, but then she thought of Kathy and decided it wasn't worth arguing with someone like Maricela. Abigail turned away and left the logistics office. After the door closed, Dwight exclaimed; "What's her deal? Acting like she's in charge just because she has a little power? Acting all important just because of Kathy. If you didn't know any better, you'd think Kathy was the boss of Hcorp."Maricela's expression darkened even further upon hearing this. Kathy was the CEO's girlfriend, and she couldn't tell if Dwight was pretending to be oblivious or if he was truly that clueless. After giving Dwight a glare, Maricela looked at the documents in her hand, sneered a few times, and then left.By the end of the month, all departments had submitted their reimbursement forms except for the Distribution department.***"Kathy?""Please, come in."Ramon from the finance department pushed the door open and stepped inside. K
"Wesley! Why can't you speak more politely? You actually struck your niece!" Upon hearing the commotion, Maricela's mother hurried over, embracing her sobbing daughter and scolding Wesley."Sis, you've pampered your daughter excessively! If she doesn't want this job, she should resign! I can't afford to lose any staff! She might end up causing harm to someone sooner or later!" Wesley refused to say anything further and directed a final remark at Maricela, "You're on your own!"Maricela was in disbelief. Just a few days earlier, her uncle had bought her gifts, claiming it was for her benefit, but now he had hit her for Kathy!"Mom!" Maricela wept in her mother's embrace. Maricela's mother had always showered her with affection and proposed, "Shouldn't we consider quitting this job?"Maricela promptly shook her head. It was not simple to find a position as relaxed and well-paying as the one at Henderson Corp. She was aware of her own value.Even though she entertained these thoughts, sh
Kathy expressed her preference, and Dominic signaled his agreement to the receptionist. Hand in hand, they followed the receptionist into CC, making their way to a secluded corner at the far end of the hall by the bed."Is this location suitable for you both?" inquired the receptionist.Kathy glanced around casually. Compared to the more bustling areas upfront, this spot was notably quiet."I think we should sit here. What do you think, Dominic?" Kathy asked.Dominic nodded, "This spot is fine."Despite Dominic's apparent acceptance, Kathy could perceive a hint of disdain in his eyes for the chosen location. Initially, Kathy had wanted to sit there, but now, as she took her seat, she felt a pang of guilt facing Dominic across the table."Dominic, I'm not great at making choices. Why don't you go ahead and order?" Kathy suggested, sliding the menu toward Dominic.In a flash, Kathy recalled the previous occasion when Dominic had taken her to DBT. The man before her now appeared eager to
Maricela, who was happily savoring the Braised Duck and Sweet and Sour Fish, abruptly halted and her expression shifted. "Maricela, what's the matter?" Her mother inquired with concern. Her hand, clutching the chopsticks, trembled slightly. Despite realizing it wasn't prudent to call out in a crowded setting, her body instinctively responded quicker than her mind. "Kathy!" At the sound of the voice, Kathy glanced over to see Maricela. It truly was a small world; she hadn't anticipated running into her while dining out. "Oh, it's Maricela. Are you having dinner with your sister?" Kathy deduced that the person across from Maricela was likely her mother. Sensing Maricela's agitation without a clear cause, it was best to first steady the situation.Maricela's mother, seated across from Maricela, was pleased by Kathy's words. "Maricela, is this your friend? She speaks so eloquently. Young lady, I am Maricela's mother, not her sister." "Ma’am, You appear too youthful, not a single wrink