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Ch60 - New Investor
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"Why does she get everything so easily?!" Gary shouted, louder than before.Everyone froze in shock, especially Lena, who was directly addressed. She looked utterly baffled. "What are you even talking about?" she asked.A quarter of the room had gathered around by now. Many hadn't caught the whole exchange but were keenly aware of the brewing drama, whispering amongst themselves with growing curiosity.Gary, visibly agitated, lunged toward her but was stopped half a step in by a security guard. He remained far from Lena, with Alaric standing as a barrier between them.Pointing a trembling finger at her, Gary snarled, "Her! Just one drink, and she clinches deals we couldn’t crack no matter how hard we tried. Look at her... ha! She's always shielded, no matter the situation."Alaric, noticing Gary’s escalating behavior, instinctively stepped in front of Lena to shield her. His protective move, however, only fueled Gary’s irritation. "If you feel there’s some injust
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Lena shivered slightly, as if this man had stripped her bare with his gaze.Her unease eased a little when a large, warm hand patted her shoulder. She felt Alaric’s chest trembling with anger. “Fabricating or spreading false claims that harm a colleague’s reputation is something our company absolutely will not tolerate. Expect a lawyer’s letter soon.”“Let go… Let go of me… You think you can shut me up with power? Mr. Ridley knows better than anyone whether they know each other or not!” Gary’s gaze at Keaton was like grasping at a final straw.Alaric’s bodyguards could have dragged him away effortlessly, but they couldn’t risk causing visible injuries in front of so many witnesses, especially with the police on their way. Their primary responsibility was to ensure he didn’t harm anyone else.Keaton became the center of attention. He took his time, speaking unhurriedly. “You mean her?”Ignoring Alaric’s sharp glare, he scrutinized Lena’s face, tilting his head slightly. For Lena, those
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The sky began to darken, and the clouds were painted a faint shade of orange-red, perfectly masking the flush on Lena’s face. At this moment, her cheeks felt hotter than the back of her head where she had bumped it.“Shut up!” she snapped, trying to look angry.But her feigned fury didn’t faze Alaric one bit. He just stood there, silently watching her.Suddenly, he reached out toward her, his large hand moving to the spot where she had hit her head. He didn’t press hard, just gently felt around. His fingers brushed through her soft hair, and Lena froze.A calm voice came from above her. “Not swollen. You’re probably not going to end up brainless.”“You!”
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After finishing dinner at Cassian’s place, it started drizzling outside, and the temperature dropped a few degrees.As soon as Lena stepped out, she rubbed her arms. She hadn’t noticed the sudden change in weather.“Wait here, I’ll grab you a coat,” Cassian said quickly.“No need… I won’t be outside for long,” she replied.But when she turned around, Cassian had already disappeared. Moments later, he reappeared, and despite her protests, Lena found herself wrapped in his oversized brown cashmere coat. He scratched his head awkwardly, “Sorry, it’s a bit big.”“It’s fine,” Lena said with a smile, shaking the sleeves that were way too long for her.After hesitating for a moment, Cassian stepped forward and carefully rolled up her sleeves into neat cuffs. “There, that’s better.”Lena didn’t notice the slight shyness in his tone. Looking at the adjusted sleeves, she beamed and said, “Now I kind of regret what I said earlier.”She smiled brightly, her teeth
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“The speech earlier was pretty good,” Alaric said, quickly signing the document and handing it back to Lena.“Thank you.”Her tone sounded tired. Alaric fiddled with the pen in his hand, hesitating slightly before speaking. “Is it because of Keaton? If you’re uncomfortable dealing with him, I can have Linda take the lead on this project. You can work behind the scenes and avoid meeting him directly.”Lena shook her head. “No, it’s fine. He hasn’t done anything to me. It might just be a cultural difference. I’ll adjust. Besides, I always have my team with me.”For a project this important, how could she avoid showing up as CPO? She wasn’t that fragile.Despite the odd tension between her and Keaton, Lena still defended him, which unsettled Alaric. “You’re clearly not okay. Why won’t you tell me?”Lena looked up at him, her eyes calm. “I’m fine. This is my job, and I’m doing it for the company.”Her response was eerily similar to the corporate platitudes he
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In the meeting room, the blueprint for Winfield's upcoming large-scale project, "Escort Wharf," was displayed on the projector. This waterfront project was named after the historic shipyard that stood on this site over three centuries ago, once a government dockyard.Using a laser pointer, Lena circled a section on the left side of the screen. "This area will be the residential zone, where 3,500 high-end apartment units will be built. The middle section, due to the historical heritage of the shipyard, will have its exterior preserved and refurbished, while the interior will be transformed into a new shopping mall..."A pair of eyes from the investors’ seats had been fixed on Lena since the moment she entered the room. It wasn’t purely admiration—there was a hint of personal emotion mixed in.Lena wasn’t particularly grateful to Keaton for helping her out at the dinner that night. To her, he was the typical businessman who wouldn’t let anything compromise his interests—ev
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Lena was a little overwhelmed by the lavish dinner setup—it was brimming with a sense of ceremony. The table was adorned with exquisite dinnerware and intricately carved crystal glasses.Elise had only learned she was coming over not long ago, yet she had prepared such a sumptuous feast. Lena knew this about Elise: though she seemed carefree on the surface, she was tender and meticulous at heart.The appetizer was a luxurious lobster salad, dressed with a tangy champagne vinaigrette and served alongside crispy French baguette slices."Here, try this," Elise said, pouring vintage champagne into Lena’s glass.The bubbles were delicate, and the aroma was layered with hints of musk and citrus, perfectly complementing the appetizer's nuanced flavors. It was easy to lose track of how much you were drinking, but since they were at Elise’s house, Lena, usually a lightweight, felt no need to restrain herself.In the open kitchen, the chef was preparing steaks to their ind
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“Were you just saying this one is delicious?” Lena gestured toward a small, dome-shaped cake with a blue gradient design. It was decorated with white sugar pearls of various sizes, perfectly sized for two at four inches.Cassian snapped back to attention. "Oh, right. Yeah, this one’s pretty good—and not too sweet, actually."He was a regular at the shop, often buying cakes for his younger sister. Having sampled nearly everything on the menu, his recommendations carried weight, a fact Lena had already guessed."I’ll take one of these, please," Lena told the staff.Cassian picked out his choices, too. Lena noticed he’d selected four different desserts and asked curiously, "Are these all for Tessa?" Lena knew he wasn’t fond of sweets himself."Yeah, she did well on her test, so I promised her a reward," he said, his voice dripping with affection.Another day of envying the sibling bond others had. She muttered under her breath, "So lucky."With their cakes neatly boxed, they paused outs
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Alaric's breath hitched suddenly, his heart thundering in his chest. His gaze instinctively flicked to his right hand, then followed the delicate arm upward until it landed on Lena's eyes.There was a gentle warmth in her gaze, tinged with a probing curiosity. "Why would you go this far for me?"Her directness caught Alaric off guard, and for a moment, he was at a loss for words. Surprise flickered across his face before he quickly composed himself, lowering his gaze. A corner of his mouth curved into a sly, meaningful smile. "What’s this about?"He dragged out the last word, his tone playful as he slowly lifted his eyelids.Anyone could tell his question was teasing.The hand resting on the back of his remained motionless. Alaric released the mouse, flipping his hand over naturally to hold hers. He made a deliberate show of it, his broad, warm palm brushing slowly against her cool skin, sending a shiver through her.She made no move to pull away. Instead, he
Rivals to Lovers Ch69 - He worried
The elevator wasn’t too far, but still a bit of a walk. She held her breath and focused her strength on her hand.“Lena.” A man’s voice called out, slightly breathless.Lena exhaled sharply, her tense expression softening. Her hand slipped out of her bag as she turned around swiftly, ready to give someone an earful—only to be met with Alaric’s face, taut with worry.Her movements paused, and she asked in confusion, “Where did you come from? And why are you so nervous? Did something major happen at the company?”His sharp eyes scanned her from head to toe. Once satisfied she was unharmed, Alaric finally spoke, though his brows still furrowed slightly. “Your phone was unreachable.”“Huh?” Lena looked at her phone, shaking it slightly. “Not sure why, but I wasn’t getting any signal earlier. You… came all the way here just for that?”“The banquet incident wasn’t that long ago, and you’re already bold enough to wander around alone?” His tone was stern, catching he
