Olivia was putting on a face mask. Her face was covered in white cream as she swiveled her head toward Natasha and asked, "Oh? What's the good news?" Her eyes zeroed in on the headline glaring from the screen. There was a news article titled "The Hidden Story Behind Nolan Enterprise's President Ending Up as a Mistress."The comment section beneath buzzed with nearly everyone chastising Melody for having questionable ethics."Wasn't this woman lauded for her independence? But she's involved in this sort of thing secretly!""I always thought those images of her were fake. She looked like a temptress, and now she's exposed as one!""Urgh! Being a mistress is low! I hope her company crumbles!"Olivia took a close look at the picture released by the media. The person dramatically threatening to leap from the building was none other than Talia!"Wow, this cheap slut has finally met her downfall!" Olivia detested Talia, but she was content as long as it made Melody's life difficult.
As Jenson made a move to assist, Christopher swiftly bypassed Talia and caught Melody in his embrace, preventing her fall.His timely intervention spared her from any harm.The warm embrace made Melody feel momentarily disoriented. The scent of his cologne was a comforting presence, and it surprisingly settled the turmoil within her.Talia watched Christopher's tender and gentle treatment of Melody. It was an eyesore and a sight that filled her with vexation.She sprung to her feet, crying out, "Chris! Why are you holding this slut? Why protect her? You vowed to always be my guardian! Have you forgotten your promise to me?"As if struck by lightning, Talia's accusatory plea jolted Melody into her senses.This man, usually so composed and stern, had made such a profound commitment. Talia seemed to retain an enduring, innocent love in his heart. No matter her actions, she was always favored by him.Recalling Christopher's instinctive gesture of protection toward her, Melody wanted
The crisis management team at Nolan Enterprise wasted no time in springing into action. Meanwhile, Albert was on the move as well. He reached out to a public relations firm he trusted to scrub the negative comments and sway public sentiment back in their favor. - After leaving the rooftop debacle behind, Christopher found himself stepping into the elevator. He was meant to exit on the ground floor, yet he found himself impulsively hitting the button for the ninth. As the elevator doors slid open, he was brought back to his senses. Compelled by an inexplicable urgency, he needed to see Melody. He could not rationalize the impulse, but his instincts pushed him to act. Striding down the hallway with his imposing height and lengthy strides, it only took him moments to reach the office corridor. That was when his pace halted. The realization hit him that he might remember the floor, but he was unsure about its layout. With three complex corridors spanning the vast floor, he
A glint of crafty brilliance flashed through Talia's eyes. "We didn't really know each other before this," she said. "Simply put, she developed a crush on my partner. And I can't believe she has no sense of decency about what she did." The video sparked a massive internet frenzy as soon as it was uploaded. "Since this woman has gone public with her claims, surely they must be true." "She comes from money, and yet she has no morals at all! Stealing boyfriends from others?" "How revolting? Is anyone exposing her?" - The harsh comments flooding the internet overwhelmed all of the PR staff. These words stung Albert's eyes. His anger was uncontrollable, as the most precious woman to him was being slandered and soiled. "Damn it! I'm on my way to see her right now." Melody stopped him with a nonchalant wave of her hand and said, "Nah, you don't have to do that." Since she already had the crucial pieces of evidence in hand, she was confident she was capable of handling the
Screams permeated the office space, spilling out of the windows and startling the birds perched in the trees outside. Christopher looked at Talia with an icy detachment, barely recognizing the woman before him. She continued to shirk responsibility for her actions, casting blame on everyone but herself. Had it not been for Talia's act of saving his life in the past, anyone else who had brought him such shame at the engagement party, offended his family, and caused harm to someone he cared about would face a grim fate—death. But fate had it that Talia was his savior. After a long pause, Christopher looked down at Talia condescendingly. His voice even and devoid of emotion as he said, "You'll be reassigned to a branch of the company. From now on, don't show your face in front of me." Talia's eyes bulged with disbelief. "What? WHAT?" All of her previous outrage vanished into fear at once. She threw herself at Christopher, only to be forcefully pulled away. "No, Chris, yo
Melody's driving was swift and effortless, and it did not take long for them to reach Nolan Manor. Amelia raced up to her as soon as the door opened. She exclaimed, "Mel, you're back!" The little girl had been in much better spirits recently. Her cheeks radiated a healthier glow, and she was no longer confined to her bed, now moving about with ease. Melody had been worried sick about her. At this point, she was finally able to relax. She hugged the little girl tightly, and her fingers brushed through the soft new growth of her hair. "Did you sleep well last night?" Melody inquired. Amelia nodded with a tiny smile on her face. She admitted, "I love your bed. It's so soft and comfortable. But it's just that I missed you a bit." Melody's heart warmed at the sight of Amelia's smiling and lively energy. She pinched her rosy cheek and reassured, "Well, I'm here now, right?" Together, they ascended the stairs, arm in arm. Leroy, witnessing this warm scene, did not disturb
Luke seemed to have asked him the same question before. But at that time, he was convinced he only wanted to make amends.Now, however, could he earnestly say the same?He suddenly sprang to his feet, seemingly getting an answer to the question that had been stuck on his mind.Ethan jumped, startled even before he recovered the first time. "Shit. What are you doing?"However, Christopher had put down his glass and strode out of the door without a word, leaving Gabriel stunned too. "What's gotten into him? I don't think I spoke that much."Beside him, Ethan watched as Christopher disappeared from sight and shook his head. "The man's great at everything but too slow when it comes to relationships. If he could invest a third of his ability to lead a company into relationships, he certainly wouldn't end up in this sorry state."-Christopher's head did not feel clearer even though he felt the breeze against his face as he stepped out of the bar and got into his car.Only one though
The next day, the sun was shining through the windows of Nolan Enterprise's board room.Everyone should feel calm and at ease, but every board member was feeling grumpy instead, leaving the vibes in the room troubled.Dressed in a gray business suit and skirt, Melody had her hair tied up in a high ponytail, and she looked as beautiful as she was charismatic.Sitting at the long table, she stared at everyone, "I've distributed my report, and I've called everyone here to make an announcement. After the latest market survey, I will be—"Bang! The door suddenly opened violently, cutting her short. "Hold it!" Benjamin strode inside, his chest puffed confidently. "I must protest!"Melody furrowed her brow when she saw who it was—he still had the balls to show up?"Oh, Melody. I really have to lecture this time," he said, walking to the center of the room as if unperturbed by the awkwardness.Then, he began with the script he came up with beforehand, going on without pause as he le