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Liesel knew deep down that her heart was no longer capable of love. She had always considered herself to be a rational person. Yet, she understood that even the most rational mind could be overwhelmed by emotion.She had given all her love to Jacob. Although she no longer loved him anymore, Liesel found herself too emotionally drained to love again.Elijah was a decent man. If it was merely a matter of business, Liesel would gladly go along with him. If it was a matter of love, she hadn't even contemplated that possibility."You can rest assured, Chelsea. I'm fully aware of what I'm doing," Liesel said with a reassuring smile.…Upon arriving at Ford Corporation, Liesel could distinctly sense the employees' gazes. Yet, there was no ridicule in their gazes, just curiosity. Her colleagues knew firsthand of her abilities. They understood that the online rumors about her and Elijah were unfounded. They knew she had built her reputation long before Elijah, the playboy, had even made
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He narrowed his eyes. A mix of indolence and pleasure gleamed in them."Last night."Liesel looked at him, her voice calm as she asked, "Were you thinking of kissing me?"Elijah froze.For someone as sharp-minded as him, it was rare to feel his thoughts whirl into disarray.Liesel straightened slightly, then slowly stepped closer to him. She extended her pale, delicate hand."Let me borrow your lighter."Elijah quickly regained his composure, though his voice was unusually husky. "What for?"She didn't answer. Instead, she reached into the inner pocket of his suit and pulled out a lighter made of solid gold.Liesel held it in her palm. She toyed with it as she looked up at him with a faint smile."Before I married Jacob, I used to smoke," she said casually.She continued, "But after I married him, I quit. You know how he is. He doesn't like things like this."Elijah's Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he hummed in acknowledgment.Finally, he took the lighter from her hands,
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"I need a beautiful, capable wife, and you need a 'lover' you can rely on. Isn't that right?"He added, "You married Jacob. So naturally, you can marry me too."His voice was low, smooth, and laced with an almost hypnotic allure."Liesel, I suggest you think about my proposal.""I will provide you with all the emotional value you need. I will be a partner you're satisfied with."Elijah was undeniably clever. He didn't profess his love or say how deeply he cared for her. Instead, he positioned himself as someone who could meet her needs—a partner she could approve of.It all came back to the same thing—a transaction.Liesel's gaze flickered briefly before she turned to look out of the window. The view was stark. Skyscrapers stretched endlessly into a pale horizon.The window was cracked open, letting in a faint breeze that tousled the loose strands of her hair.If she were honest, Elijah was the ideal candidate for love and marriage. But...Her hand instinctively moved to he
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Elijah truly was a master of manipulation.Everything he had said was exactly what Liesel had been pondering all along.Denzel had mentioned to her that she couldn't terminate this pregnancy. Doing so could result in permanent infertility. She had chalked it up to fate. Perhaps she and this child were simply meant to be.But carrying this baby and bringing it into the world meant taking full responsibility for it.Her current situation, however, was both awkward and absurd. She and Jacob were already divorced. When the child was born, who would step in to play the role of father?Even though she believed a father's presence wasn't strictly necessary, she couldn't deny that from the moment of birth, denying her child the right to a happy family felt deeply unfair.And Elijah… Elijah was undeniably the most suitable candidate.Their shared pasts, similar childhood experiences, and the struggles they both endured allowed them to empathize with each other on a profound level."You'
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It was a sign that the war was on between the two men.Liesel raised her gaze, and her eyes were cold and emotionless. She looked at Jacob and smiled.She appeared to be telling Jacob through her smile that she had found someone new. It was like a warning.Seeming to get her hint, Elijah purposefully wrapped his arm around her waist.Though he felt her body stiffen slightly, he didn't let go. Instead, with a low and gravelly voice, he said, "If the world comes crashing down, I'll shoulder the burden for you.""I have no use for you right now." Her gaze never left Jacob. "If the world comes crashing down, I can still manage on my own."They seemed utterly oblivious to everyone else. Liesel in particular acted as if Jacob was long gone and their relationship had never existed."Are you here to call us to the meeting, Mr. Ford?" Elijah's smile deepened. "I'm really sorry. Whenever I see Lili, I find it hard to keep my feelings in check. That's why we were held up. I hope you don't
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Eventually, Elijah looked at Liesel and asked languidly, "What's our relationship?"With an arm resting on the back of a chair, he spoke casually, yet his gaze was fixed on Liesel.It was clear that he cared deeply about the answer as well.Meanwhile, Jacob's deep eyes were trained on the two.Liesel wanted to laugh.Elijah was truly quite a calculating man.He had come to Ford Corporation that day to make a show of being affectionate with her so that the others would speculate about their relationship.On the rooftop, he'd said that he'd leave the decision to Liesel.In reality, she didn't have much choice in the matter.They did nothing on the rooftop, yet who would believe that?That post had been shared everywhere. Everyone was saying that their relationship was ambiguous.Rather than leaving it ambiguous, she might as well give him a role right now. The only reason Elijah was so calculating was that he wanted Liesel to acknowledge him. He wanted their relationship to
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Why did she choose Elijah when they had just gotten a divorce?Why did she give up on him so quickly?If this was the love Liesel had for him, why was her love so feeble?"What?" Liesel was stunned. The question had come out of nowhere. She didn't understand.However, Elijah did. Amused, he clapped his hands and chuckled."Because we're two of a kind. It's that simple." Elijah spoke up, making sure Jacob could hear his words clearly.In truth, Liesel could acknowledge their relationship in this situation largely because she had fallen into Elijah's trap.He had put his cards on the table.Of course, he was her best option right now. There was no reason for her not to choose him.Besides, it was his deliberate schemes that had brought about this situation.When Elijah noticed Jacob's reticent face and subdued gaze, he turned his head away and smiled, somewhat amused.Liesel looked up at Jacob and asked, "What do you mean 'why'?"Jacob glanced at Elijah, who was grinning wi
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Elijah held the hand of his new girlfriend.This time, Liesel didn't avoid him."Take a dip in a hot spring during summer?" Liesel raised a brow. She could tell that Elijah had some cheeky ideas in mind."Tomorrow's my birthday. What will you give me as a present?"Elijah gently stroked the softest and smoothest part of Liesel's wrist as he asked. There was a hint of longing in his voice.With her head tilted, Liesel gave him a meaningful smile.She grabbed Elijah's hand in turn and warned him, "Elijah, do you want me to visit a hot spring and get even more intimate with you while Jacob's child is in my belly? Is that what you want?"Elijah's expression stiffened.He was well aware that Liesel was giving him a reminder.Even though they were in a relationship now, they weren't together because they were in love. They were together simply because they were compatible.It was simply because the shareholders had forced them to acknowledge their relationship. In other words, it w
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Austin didn't get to witness Liesel's downfall, but instead, he found himself in trouble. His overwhelming desire to bring her down had made him reckless.Investigators from White-Collar Crime Division arrived at Hardin Group. They wasted no time as they launched an in-depth investigation. The theft of such a groundbreaking research project by foreign competitors was a severe blow to the nation's industry and had drawn top-level attention.No one was allowed to leave the premises, and all employees of the research department were under scrutiny.Austin's gaze was cold and venomous. He felt nothing but contempt for Elijah and the others. To him, these men were pathetic fools for degrading themselves for a woman. How could they still call themselves men?He didn't mind the investigation. They wouldn't find anything on him anyway.His dealings with Alisha had been carried out discreetly, leaving no trace. Alisha had handled everything. None of it could be tied back to him.He was in
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"Mr. Hardin has always protected Ms. Sharp," someone whispered. "He left a will that stated he would give everything to her. But as long as he's alive, that will doesn't matter. No man could tolerate such betrayal. Ms. Sharp will definitely be kicked out of Hardin Group."By the end of her words, her voice had begun to tremble. Sobs broke out of her chest. She sounded utterly pitiful.Austin wiped his face again and heaved a heavy sigh to blend in. No one knew about the chilling malice and deep satisfaction hiding in his eyes.Just then, slow, deliberate footsteps echoed down the hallway, followed by the sound of the glass door being pushed open.Everyone's heads turned. The murmured discussions fell silent, and the tense air became heavy with a solemn weight.Austin lowered his hand from his mouth and arranged his face into an expression of anxious unease.The moment he had been waiting for had finally arrived. He wanted to see for himself just how far Liesel would fall and how
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Austin's face was pale, and he looked down, seemingly like everyone else in the room. But a closer look would reveal that he was the most different of all.A sly smile tugged at his lips. There was even a flicker of light in his eyes, showing an air of ease and satisfaction. He was disconnected from the sorrows of those around him.How was Liesel doing now?The thought crossed Austin's mind, and he couldn't help but blink with interest.The peak of her life was just ahead. With one step, Liesel could have everything everyone dreamed of—applause, wealth, status, and a bright future.But at the closest moment to success, her outstretched hand was brutally severed, and her foot fell into an empty void.The pain must have been excruciating.Austin shook his head and sighed inwardly. Liesel was so pitiful.He put his freshly cleaned glasses back on his high nose bridge. Avoiding the gazes of others, he wore a most comfortable smile.He thought with satisfaction, "I climbed over you
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An elderly man sitting next to Richard said, "One month. Liesel has to go if things aren't settled in a month."Felix looked at Liesel, who nodded.And just like that, it was decided.Richard, along with his subordinates, left the meeting room. As they passed Liesel, Richard shot her a look full of disdain.Liesel stood there with a faint smile. She was completely indifferent to the situation.As the group walked by, Howard subtly extended his long leg.Richard tripped and went tumbling to the ground, landing face-first. As he scrambled up, he glared back with a grim expression.He could deal with Liesel and plot against Felix, but Howard was a different story. He couldn't do a thing to him."Let's go, Ms. Sharp." Howard stood up leisurely while casually adjusting his silver-gray tie. His Adam's apple sat perfectly at the collar of his shirt.Howard had once again reached new heights of attractiveness today.In the elevator, Liesel asked curiously, "You didn't even use a remo
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Felix nodded at Liesel, who was standing on stage. Just as he was about to speak, his phone began buzzing loudly.Every phone call was crucial during such a critical moment. Felix waved his hand, gesturing for everyone to wait for a moment. He checked his phone and saw that he had received more than ten of the same videos over and over again. On the video thumbnail was a silhouette of Liesel embracing Thomas.Felix's fingers twitched as he looked up at Liesel, who was still waiting for his response. At the same time, all the other executives' phones vibrated. Everyone had received the same videos. The crowd stared in shock at the sight of Liesel and Thomas in those videos. She had cheated on Elijah by hooking up with Thomas. Didn't that imply it was actually possible for her to betray Hardin Group? That was the crucial moment Richard had been waiting for. He couldn't help but give some sarcastic remarks. "How exciting for you, Ms. Sharp. You've used my son to take everything aw
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Howard paused, but he wasn't surprised that Richard was trying to cast the blame on Liesel at that moment. Felix also instantly looked up with a fiery gaze. He really didn't understand why they weren't coming up with a solution at that moment. Instead, Richard wanted to continue the internal conflict and fight for some power that outsiders would consider insignificant.Dakota hurriedly placed a hand on Felix's shoulder and hinted for him to calm down. Dakota continued, "Mr. Donner, the same technology with the exact specifications happened to be released before we could even launch it."Things can't be that coincidental. We must get to the bottom of this, but we shouldn't panic and lose our composure either."The turbulent emotions within Felix faded away instantly as he ordered, "As long as the matter isn't clear yet, no one is allowed to make any statements that would negatively impact the company or their colleagues!" The first order of business was to keep everyone's mouths
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"No. Ms. Sharp wants to achieve a global market share of 35%.""Wow! That target is insane! If Ms. Sharp succeeds, won't our company be making a fortune? Those two are our most profitable projects!""We can't be sure how much our company will earn since those amounts are way beyond our imagination. We might as well think about how much bonuses we'll receive this year.""I think I can use my bonuses this time to pay a down payment for a house in Ashthorne. I might even be able to get a nice car."Everyone's excited voices drifted across the spacious office. Their eyes lit up with excitement and hope. Austin tossed the files aside before reaching for his phone to send a text. "It's time." After sending the message, he deleted it instantly, and the chat vanished as well.A moment later, an overseas car manufacturer suddenly announced some earth-shattering news, causing a stir across the automotive industry.At the same time, Augustine's family also revealed their cancer treatment
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These new projects were worth hundreds of millions in the market, and Liesel was the reason everyone could enjoy the profits. Before the announcement was even over, rounds of applause echoed across the meeting room several times.The optimized cancer treatment medication was enough to surpass the related treatments that foreign countries had always dominated. The medication had outperformed those of the Bergs' family company, which led to Hardin Group capturing their market share.Everyone in the meeting room beamed at Liesel on stage. Even Richard was amazed by how profitable these projects were.Howard held a remote as he leisurely controlled a colorful drone. Despite being present at such a crucial meeting, he remained carefree and indifferent. However, no one dared to criticize him. He was the only one who could develop the blueprint Liesel had drafted. Hardin Group could only go as far as Howard's strong capabilities.The executives' faces had gone red from excitement, and s
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Of course, Thomas heard of Elijah before and became indignant instantly. "I can definitely achieve whatever Elijah has! He always spends his time flirting with women. How could I not be better than him?" Thomas was disdainful. To him, Elijah was a spoiled heir just like himself. "You've not kept up with Elijah for so long." Cameron seemed to have aged a lot in a moment. "He's been pretending all this while. Have a look for yourself."Cameron had ordered someone to organize all information related to Elijah last night so Thomas could have a look once he was awake. Thomas looked through every page. The more he read, the more despondent he grew.Elijah pretended to be useless, but Thomas was truly incompetent. If Thomas had to make a point, the Kellers were far wealthier than the Hardins. In terms of looks, Elijah was known for being attractive. Thomas was even once worried that Liesel might find him too muscular.Thomas' eyes lit up as he read the last part of the files. It deta
