As dusk fell, the city's street lights lit up one by one, creating a beautiful interplay between lights.The restaurant was bathed in light, and its top-floor private room was illuminated by a chandelier, adding a touch of opulence to the setting.The sound of footsteps and varied conversations came from the door.Melody maintained a blank face as she walked beside Christopher. She whispered to him, audible only to them, "Hey, enough with your games."In response, Christopher subtly brushed the back of her hand with a fingertip.He whispered in a voice carrying a hint of mischief, "What games? It's just the host's duty to treat everyone, isn't it?"The spot where he touched her hand sent a faint tingle, and Melody shot him an annoyed look. She was aware of the shrewd individuals behind them, and his blatant touch seemed like a bold statement. She was not interested in sparking any rumors about him.Rolling her eyes, Melody quickly entered the private room.Christopher follo
As Melody gazed upward, she found herself captivated by Christopher's smile. His eyes were both warm and mesmerizing. They seemed to magnetically draw her in, causing her heart to flutter subtly.Reacting to his gentle hand squeeze, Melody was jolted awake for the moment.She quickly pulled her hand away, glaring at him and deliberately avoiding his gaze.Reflected in the mirror, Melody could see the anger in her expression, and her cheeks slightly reddened. Her lipstick was smeared, a reminder of the forceful kiss she had just experienced.Christopher watched her with a satisfied look. This led to Melody chastising him inwardly for his shamelessness."When I kissed you, you didn't push me away immediately. Doesn't that mean you wanted me to touch you?" Christopher teased, his voice low and his gaze fixed on her."Shut up!"His reckless statements devastated Melody, who responded by giving him a cold stare.She wondered if her momentary lapse in judgment was due to the alcoho
"Let's skip the gathering and just head home," Melody said, her voice devoid of warmth.She averted her gaze and walked away decisively.Isaiah emerged around the corner, feeling a chill at the sight of Christopher's sharp, eagle-like eyes that sent shivers straight to his heart.He quickly followed Melody and matched her pace.Their elongated shadows trailed behind them under the overhead lighting.Christopher watched them with a chilling expression. His eyes narrowed, and a dangerous glint flashed through them.He noticed that Melody seemed to deliberately evade him in fear whenever he took one step forward, which only fueled his frustration.Without looking back, Melody could sense a burning gaze following her, feeling it prickling her back like thorns.She hurried out of the restaurant with Isaiah....The following day, in the bleak weather, the skyscrapers stood tall beneath a cloud-covered, overcast sky.Employees in formal attire bustled in the lobby of Castillo Co
In the conference room, the board of directors awaited Christopher's arrival.He entered with a composed air and made his way to the central seat at the conference table, capturing everyone's attention with his presence.Each of these old foxes had a variety of expressions.Settling into his seat, Christopher adopted a relaxed posture, crossing his legs casually and facing the directors."Is it true that Mr. Bolton has ended the contract with Castillo Corporation?" Began a senior director, opening the meeting's discussion.Christopher responded with a mere tilt of his chin, neither denying nor confirming it."The project would have been more beneficial in the long run if we kept working with Castillo Corporation. The penalty they paid did not cover our losses," another director chimed in.This sparked a flurry of comments from the rest, all expressing skepticism about Christopher's recent decision.Throughout this, Christopher remained silent, absorbing their words but offeri
"Mr. Slater, our cash flow has been reduced due to the company's recent disbursements," Darell's assistant reported warily, studying his boss's despairing look."The others are urgently requesting payment transfers, and some are even demanding large amounts of compensation," the assistant added with caution.Darell was enraged. He hurled a pile of documents onto the floor, creating a chaotic mess.His eyes burned with fury as he exclaimed, "These motherfuckers are opportunists!"Slamming his fist on the table, he vented, "I never imagined that dealing with these people would be this challenging."The rest of the business partners, shrewd and calculating, had held off on resuming their collaborations with Bolton Enterprise. They aimed to extract more profits from him.Darell realized that his strategy had backfired."Just keep them appeased for now and make sure that this doesn't get out," he ordered sharply.His assistant acknowledged him and promptly exited the room....Els
The look in Melody's eyes wavered ever so slightly. Her demeanor was cold, and she remarked, "Is there anything to discuss besides work-related topics?"Her words were like ice-cold daggers piercing Christopher's heart, chilling him to the bone.He managed a forced smile and conceded, "I call for a work discussion."…Melody descended the steps and climbed into a Lincoln Limousine an hour later.Christopher was watching her in the back seat. He spoke with a touch of melancholy, asking, "Are you treating me like your limousine driver?""Well, not just anyone gets to sit in the passenger seat," Melody replied indifferently.Christopher looked at her more intently. His eyes gleamed subtly in the low light."You're the only one who belongs there," he said in a raspy voice, his tone tinged with warmth.Melody felt a stir from his words. She pressed her lips together and looked out the window, ignoring his comment.Christopher sighed internally, recognizing that he was looking fo
Hearing this, Melody's face stiffened briefly as she lowered her gaze slightly.Jonathan had always treated her as if she were his own granddaughter, and she found it difficult to say no.So, gently extracting herself from his hold, she whispered, "Okay."With her consent, Christopher's face, which had been filled with disappointment, brightened with a victorious smile.He touched his fingers fondly, still warm from her touch, and said contentedly, "Well then, let's head back.""I agreed to see Grandpa, but I didn't agree to go with you," Melody quickly clarified, throwing him a glance.Her words drew a clear line between them, leaving him unable to argue.Christopher's smile vanished, caught off guard by her statement.Tension filled the room.He gazed at Melody without blinking, his face blank for a moment before showing a reaction."You're not coming with me?" he asked, his voice straining as he uttered the words, a hint of disbelief in his tone."I'm visiting Grandpa. Pl
His eyes were filled with astonishment. He had lost all traces of his previous arrogance and confidence.Melody's expression was icy as she turned away without a word, ignoring him.The sound of a snack bag being opened resonated in the car. Melody began enjoying her biscuits with pleasure.She intentionally ate the "junk food" that Christopher had scorned. As she ate, she made it a point to remark, "Delicious."Hearing this, Philip looked at her with a smile."Glad you're enjoying it." His voice was soft and gentle, saying, "I'll make sure to keep more in the car for you."Melody acknowledged with a nod.Suddenly shifting the topic, Philip mentioned, "About that web project we're collaborating on with Sol Group, they're ready to start now."Melody responded thoughtfully, "I'll assign a team to survey the market and ensure speedy progress on this project."They started discussing Nolan Enterprise's business, effectively excluding Christopher, who was sitting in the back feel