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
Inhaling the unique and pleasant fragrance wafting from Dominic's body, Kathy finally succeeded in calming herself. If Dominic hadn't pulled her away, the plate would have struck her head, posing a serious risk due to her petite stature and recent illness. The thought of losing her memory and returning to the harsh reality she came from filled her with dread.Lost in her apprehensions, Kathy's expression turned somber, betraying her fear. Dominic, holding the fragile figure in his arms, discarded his facade, revealing himself as a gentle white flower, overwhelmed with sorrow and a surge of anger."Kathy, everything is fine now. You have nothing to fear. I am here for you." He gently patted Kathy's back and reassured her in a soft, soothing tone.Dominic's voice snapped Kathy back to reality. She regained her composure and studied Dominic carefully, realizing he might have assumed she was startled by the falling plate. However, her concern lay elsewhere—what would happen if she time-tr
Upon reaching DTB, Parker was taken aback to find Dominic seated nearby, casually dining with a girl. His disbelief grew as he wondered about the abandoned attack plan. Dominic gestured towards Carissa, who was sprawled on the ground."I don’t have proof of her actions, but you can review the surveillance footage." He casually remarked."Isn't that Carissa?" Giving Dominic a dubious look, Parker discreetly questioned."Yes.” Dominic acknowledged."Did she assault your girlfriend?" Parker's astonishment was palpable.Could this situation be the unfolding of a love triangle saga, culminating in one person harming another's significant other due to unrequited affection?Observing the shift in Parker's expression, Dominic sensed his overly imaginative friend delving into forbidden thoughts and promptly delivered a light punch to his chest."Don't overthink it. My girlfriend is right there watching us," he cautioned.Having only caught glimpses of Kathy in the media, Parker lacked a substa
The following morning, Kathy awoke before her alarm sounded. Previously, she only rose early when preoccupied with something, yet as she lay in bed, she felt bewildered. Was there an important event scheduled for today? After pondering and sifting through her recollections, Kathy recalled something out of the ordinary. She had agreed to carpool with Dominic today. It had been quite a while since they had commuted to work together following their falling out. However, was it truly something she was eagerly anticipating? Thoughts of Dominic's handsome visage, his calm yet profound voice, his slightly furrowed brow when upset, and how he had come to her aid the previous night flooded Kathy's mind. Her face flushed crimson, and in an impulse, she clutched her blanket, wrapping herself up tightly in it, curling into a ball."Kathy! You're behaving so embarrassingly! You must maintain control! Remember, Dominic has a manipulative side! His kindness is merely a facade!"After calming hersel
Even though she knew that Abigail meant no harm, the way she affectionately called her "a little flower" seemed overly casual to Kathy. Despite wanting to speak up, Kathy remained silent."Kathy, I'm about to head out. I still have two cases to attend to," Abigail said before giving Kathy's shoulder a reassuring pat, then left, leaving Kathy feeling perplexed.Now alone in the spacious office, Kathy felt a sudden wave of emptiness wash over her.Kathy was taken aback by her realization! How could she perceive the office as empty? Wasn't she supposed to be fully immersed in her work?"Kathy! What about your aspirations in this lifetime? If Dominic doesn't assign you tasks, won't you seek opportunities for yourself?" Remembering the pledge she made when starting anew, Kathy's presence exuded newfound strength.With a determined gleam in her eyes, Kathy's gaze lit up with resolve as she reached for Ian's phone number and dialed it."Hello?" Ian answered the call with a hint of uncertaint