Abigail was infuriated upon hearing Maricela's defamatory remarks about Kathy. Maricela's repeated accusations had successfully planted the perception that Kathy had slept with the CEO to advance her career, even if the initial scandal between Kathy and Dominic had been mere speculation within the company.As Abigail prepared to confront Maricela and challenge her false claims, a hand gently rested on her shoulder. Startled, Abigail turned to find Kathy standing before her. "Kathy!" she exclaimed.Kathy shook her head and composedly invited Abigail to share her thoughts in the privacy of her office. "If you have something to say, let's head to my office."In a fit of anger, Abigail trailed behind Kathy as they made their way to the supervisor's office. Unable to restrain herself any longer, Abigail unleashed her words as soon as the door closed behind them. "Kathy, did you hear what Maricela said about you? How dare she defame you like that? If she has any courage, she should confro
Henderson Corp found dealing with Terratech to be a mix of simplicity and difficulty. Currently, they were not completely free from Mr. Mcmillan's influence, which had its advantages in the present but might not be beneficial in the long run. Nevertheless, their immediate focus was on accomplishing tasks.As Dominic left Zenith Hotel, he could barely stand and relied on the support of Mr. Mcmillan's bodyguard. Mr. Mcmillan expressed concern and asked if Dominic needed a ride back, offering the assistance of his driver. Dominic, still inebriated, declined by shaking his head and stumbling a little. Mr. Mcmillan grew worried and instructed his men to take him back inside."No need, Mr. Mcmillan. I'll arrange for someone to pick me up," Dominic replied with a smile, shaking his head without showing any signs of drunkenness. Mr. Mcmillan was momentarily perplexed but eventually comprehended the situation after hearing a few words from Dominic.With a dismissive wave of his hand, Mr. Mcmil
The lights in the living room had been switched off, and the window stood open. The glow from the outdoor standing lamp seeped through the window, creating a chilly silhouette on Dominic's face and reflecting in his deep, dark eyes. Kathy couldn't help but feel like she was gazing at her reflection, and no one else's.Leaning against the door, Dominic held Kathy tightly in his embrace. The pressure made her feel as if she were being smothered."Dominic, are you awake? Do you have a headache? Are you hungry?" Kathy sensed that something was amiss with Dominic's current state, so she cautiously inquired.Dominic's warm breath brushed against her face, bringing them closer once again. He closely examined the person in front of him and eventually nodded."I'm not intoxicated. Would you like to stargaze with me?""What stars?" Kathy was now convinced that Dominic was still under the influence of alcohol. The night sky in the bustling city was completely dark, and only the lights of the cit
"Dominic! Wake up! Stop being so carried away...!" Kathy repeatedly tapped Dominic's shoulder, but he appeared oblivious to her efforts and seemed impervious to any pain. He simply gazed at Kathy in silence.Dominic's eyes shimmered, full of light and remorse in a way that she could not understand, causing Kathy to feel a mix of fear and a sense of injustice. Despite his flaws, he had never pushed himself this way or rebelled against himself like he was doing now.This realization left Kathy feeling deeply wronged, and tears welled up in her eyes as she gazed at Dominic's familiar yet strangely distant expression."Why? Why are you crying?" Dominic's heart ached at the sight of Kathy's tears. Gently, his thumbs traced her face as he affectionately wiped them."Dominic, you should be ashamed!" Kathy's tears streamed down her face like a river, her sobs growing louder and more intense.Feeling somewhat powerless, Dominic cupped her face and pressed a deep, wet kid on her left cheek. Th
Almost immediately, Kathy pushed Dominic aside and hurried out of his room swiftly. She sprinted back to her apartment and headed straight to the bathroom. Turning on the faucet, she splashed cold water on her face repeatedly in an attempt to regain her composure.Staring at her tousled yet bashful reflection in the mirror, Kathy couldn't suppress a laugh. Though she couldn't pinpoint the reason for her amusement, she felt a wave of joy wash over her, filling her with an unfamiliar sense of happiness.It had been a while since she last experienced this kind of contentment. As she continued to freshen up, Kathy found herself humming a tune.Meanwhile, Dominic's mood was quite the opposite. Surveying his disheveled bed, he couldn't shake off the memory of how Kathy had pushed him away without hesitation and even made excuses for his behavior. He felt remorseful and foolish.After consuming such an amount of alcohol, he became recklessly impulsive. What set him apart from a scoundrel? Fe
Kathy and Dominic have been living together for quite some time, and during this period, they have become inseparable. At work, they were excellent colleagues who supported each other. Dominic gradually began entrusting Kathy with some of the strategic planning responsibilities at the decision-making level, and he was pleasantly surprised by her exceptional performance in everything she did.At home, they resided next to each other, and aside from chores and sleeping, they spent the majority of their time together. Since Kathy moved in, she also took charge of Dominic's diet. She prepared varied meals every day, tantalizing his taste buds and making it hard for him to resist. This made Dominic feel incredibly fortunate like he had won the lottery.By 9 PM, most of the people in the company building had already left, with only the lights on in the planning director's office and the CEO's office. Kathy stood up and stretched her legs after a day of sitting in the office."Are you planni
Upon hearing the name "Carissa Christensen," Kathy immediately recalled the moment she had picked up the intoxicated Dominic, who had been murmuring that name. It wasn't until Carissa revealed herself as Dominic's girlfriend that Kathy's heart finally settled. After a brief surge of pain, her heart grew calm. She extended her hand to shake Carissa's and greeted her with a smile. "Hello, the receptionist was unaware of the situation. Please accept our apologies." Carissa merely swept her long, luxurious nut brown hair back with her right hand well adorned with bangles, and gazed intently at Kathy. This woman exuded stunning beauty, perfectly adorned with makeup and a commanding presence. It was hard for Kathy to fathom that someone like Carissa had been by Dominic's side for the past few years. This realization was unsettling."If you wish to meet with the CEO, kindly reach out to him directly. This is a professional setting with established protocols in place. We appreciate your un
"What? Really?" Carissa was momentarily speechless, her eyes locked with Dominic's in disbelief, searching for a different explanation. Regrettably, Dominic seemed oblivious to Carissa's gaze, his attention solely on Kathy with a look of affection.Carissa recognized that gaze all too well. There was a time when she was the sole recipient of such adoration, but now it was directed towards another woman!"Miss Carissa, welcome back to Stanton. However, our connection isn't deep, so your return doesn't come as a surprise to me. I have some matters to attend to, so I won't be able to escort you," Dominic said, embracing Kathy's waist before making his way toward the elevator.Carissa couldn't simply let it slide. The person she had been pining for while abroad had seemingly found a new girlfriend in the blink of an eye."No! If Kathy were his new girlfriend, she wouldn't have been so kind as to call Dominic just now, and she certainly wouldn't have appeared so composed!""Dominic, you m
"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