"That's settled, then. Let's do it this weekend. Let's go out for a meal together." Seizing the opportunity, Eric hastily set the time for their meetup.As if to stop Amelia from changing her mind, he added, "We haven't met in a long time. Since we're in the same area, friends should still meet up sometimes, right?""Yes, you're right. This weekend works fine. I'll send you the location later," Amelia replied.Since Eric had put it like that, she couldn't decline, could she?But Amelia felt a little exasperated when she imagined Liam's expression when he'd find out.She had already made it very clear to him that she only thought of Eric as a friend. She was grateful to him for being nice to her and helping her out. But Liam never liked her being in touch with Eric.She knew very well that other than Liam being bothered about it, there were also personal grudges between him and Eric.But how could she stop talking to Eric just because of Liam? How could she ignore Eric's unders
"You don't have to concern yourself with me, Mr. Prescott." Eric snorted. There was a meaningful look on his face."Mr. Prescott, it's working hours, but you're not at the company. Instead, you came here just to give me a warning. I wonder if you've already settled the internal affairs of your company."As a shareholder of the company, I think I have the right to remind you that as the president of the company, you have to be responsible for all the employees in your company."It's not a good idea to neglect your duties!" Eric said.Liam didn't back down either. He replied, "Mr. Richards, you're a shareholder of my company, but at the same time, you're also the president of Astra. Astra has been competing with the Prescott Group these days. So, as the president of the Prescott Group, I have reason to suspect that something is fishy here."Amelia isn't just my wife, but she's also one of the shareholders of the Prescott Group. Mr. Richards, if you're just a shareholder of the Pre
In the end, Eric and Hannah parted ways unhappily.After hearing that Hannah had talked to Eric, Alex agreed to meet up with Hannah."You stand out quite a lot, Ms. Lambert!" As soon as they met up, Hannah began to mock Alex.Alex immediately shifted her expression. "Hannah, stop dawdling. No matter how much you provoke me, you won't get what you want. If there's something you want to say, spit it out already!"Alex was a straightforward person. She didn't like the hesitant and petty attitude of most women. Hence, she never grew out her hair. She always had refreshing short hair, and she looked quite spirited.But sometimes, after sleeping with Eric, Eric would caress her hair. But then, he would suddenly stop. Because of this, Alex suspected that Eric didn't like women with short hair.Alex thought of Amelia, who had long hair that reached her waist.So, Alex made up her mind not to get a haircut in the future. She decided she would grow out her hair.When Hannah said that A
Alex had a foul look on her face. When she met with Eric, the grave expression remained on her face.Eric asked in surprise, "Are you in a bad mood?"Alex turned to look at him with a complicated expression."What's the matter?" Eric didn't know what Alex was thinking, so of course, he asked about it.Alex remained gazing at him without speaking a word. Eric smiled and gave up on asking. From his point of view, he didn't have to worry too much about Alex. Their relationship was indeed more intimate than normal people, and he didn't mind giving her a little bit of concern. But it was truly just a little bit.If Alex encountered any trouble, he would help her if she asked for it. But if she didn't, then he would pretend that he wasn't aware.Eric took out his phone, pretending to be busy with work. But the image of another woman popped up in his mind.He wondered what she was doing right now.Ever since Amelia left Astra, Eric lost many reasons to contact her. And because o
By the time Amelia finished her first script, the weather was turning cooler.One afternoon, before she got off work, the manager walked in with a mysterious smile on his face."Mia, your script is completed, so you can get off work early. I'll give you a day off tomorrow, so take your time to rest. Come back to work next week," he said.Amelia was elated. "Really? Won't it have a bad influence on other people?"Amelia had been busy with the script these days, so she indeed had not rested well. She was planning to rest this weekend, so now that she could have an extra day off, of course, she was happy about it.But she thought that if she was the only one who got a holiday, the others wouldn't agree with it, especially the veterans.Amelia had been working at the company for two months now. So she had more or less understood the current situation of the scriptwriting department.She had also understood why the manager had taken her in back then.It was also because of this th
Amelia looked at Liam suspiciously. "What are you planning this time?"Liam snorted stubbornly. "I just want him to know that you're my wife. Your position is acknowledged both legally, and by the Prescott family. I want him to stop pestering you!"Amelia fell silent.The thing Liam wanted to do the most was probably show off in front of Eric!He wanted to see Eric looking defeated, and he would use that chance to get revenge on him!Despite knowing that Liam might have such motives, Amelia didn't decline.Even though everyone knew about Eric's feelings for her, she would still feel troubled by that. So it wasn't a bad thing if he could give up on her.That night, Amelia was about to go to sleep when a pair of hands reached toward her. Then, they pulled her into a burning embrace."Quit disturbing me!" Amelia complained. But the man behind her didn't care. He coaxed softly in her ear, "I won't disturb you. I just miss you too much. Go back to sleep and don't mind me."Five m
As the sunlight shone through the window, the man on the bed raised his hand and blocked it from his eyes. He looked at the open curtains as his expression darkened.He was about to get up when a pair of soft and clean arms wrapped around him."You said last night that you're not going to work today, right? Why don't you sleep in?"Eric recalled what happened last night as he looked at the woman intertwined with him. He began to feel a little regretful. He was also a little upset at the woman in his arms."What happened yesterday was part of your plans!" he exclaimed.The woman finally opened her eyes. She was wide awake now.She let go of Eric. As she gazed at him, she suddenly smiled."Amelia always said that you're a gentleman, but according to what I know of you, you're a far cry from a gentleman."When you were in Amerizon, your adoptive younger sister fell for you. You obeyed her wishes just so that you could return to Terracrest. You became her secret lover, and you
Alex chuckled bitterly. Then, she looked at Eric. There was still love in her eyes.She said, "I'm not scared. Even if you don't want me, I'll keep pestering you. I can help you if you want to get away from the Lancasters and take control of the Prescotts."I don't think you'll turn away a person who's offering you help."Eric chuckled. "You seem to have figured it out."Alex didn't say another word. Instead, she also reached out and caressed Eric's face. Because of her movements, her skin was exposed to the air. Her skin was covered in marks, which was proof of Eric's mania last night.Eric's expression darkened. "If I can get her, then I really won't want you anymore."Alex had a bitter feeling in her heart. "I know."No matter how cold a man was, or how flirty he used to be, he would change after experiencing true love. He would also cut off his ties to his past for her sake.Alex knew it very well, but she simply couldn't let go of Eric. If that day truly came, she coul