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Was there someone else at Luke's place, or had he returned from his trip early?At that moment, Marianne brought me some fruit and milk, so I decided to ask her. She glanced towards the house opposite, looked puzzled for a moment, and then explained, "It's probably Mr. Walker's assistant.""Assistant? Didn't they go on the trip together?""I'm not sure. His assistant, Calvin, often comes by to pick up or drop off documents," Marianne said thoughtfully. "Maybe Mr. Walker forgot something at home and sent Calvin to retrieve it. Look, the light is off again."I glanced over and saw that the light was indeed off, so I didn't think much more about it.In the following days, I was waiting for the court to notify me of the hearing date while also job hunting. I received a few interview invitations, but they all ended in disappointment.Whenever the interviewers asked why there was a two-year gap on my resume, I honestly answered that I had chosen to be a full-time housewife. They would
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"How did you know I was rejected?" I asked."It's written all over your face," Luke replied. "It wasn't hard to figure out.""Right," I sighed, resting my chin on my hands. "Luke, I can't tell the truth, but being vague isn't working either. What should I do?"Luke said, "The livestream incident wasn't that long ago. The internet has a long memory. If you're looking for a job now, you have to be prepared for rejections because of it."Before I could ask why, Luke explained, "No employer wants a calculative employee. Given the livestream incident, it's hard for them not to think you orchestrated everything with Max. If something happens at work, how would they expect you to handle your colleagues and boss?"I was speechless. But why should it be this way?Seeing my frustration, Luke continued, "You shouldn't feel it's unfair or that people misunderstand your situation. The reality is, employers don't like employees who are overly scheming. It's the same everywhere.""Does that me
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That night, as I lay in bed, thoughts of the failed interview and Luke's blunt honesty consumed my mind.I didn't need sympathy; I simply wanted fair and equal treatment. However, the reality is often harsh and doesn't align with such ideals.After discovering Max's betrayal, I responded in a normal manner. So, why was I accused of being "scheming" and "calculating"? I couldn't comprehend it, nor did I believe I was in the wrong.Feeling a hint of defiance, I told Wendy over the phone, "Even if the next interviewer asks me about this, I will still answer truthfully!"Wendy's view matched Luke's. She tried to console me by saying, "Jen, it's not that they want to label you like this. The interviewers have to consider how you might handle conflicts between your interests and the company's. Capitalists want their employees to be loyal and devoted solely to the company's interests, without any ulterior motives."In an attempt to soothe my wounded feelings, Wendy added, "Sweetie, think
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Actually, it's not like that.Even though my parents spoiled me growing up, they always taught me to avoid causing trouble for others whenever possible. So, when I refuse help, it's not just because I want to be polite; I simply don't want to inconvenience anyone.Of course, with people like Wendy, who I'm close to, I might act a bit spoiled.Wendy asked me, "What will you do if you don't pass the interview? Will you take a break?""Do I look like someone who gives up easily? If I don't pass, I'll just keep searching!""You're a rich girl, you don't need to work. Once you sell that house, the money you have will be enough for you to live comfortably. Why put yourself through the grind?" Wendy sighed. "Capitalists are heartless vampires, they'll squeeze every last drop out of you!""Wendy, you're the daughter of Johnsonville's richest family, and you're working hard. Are you really advising me not to work?" I couldn't help but laugh. "Wendy, that's ridiculous.""That's different!
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At that moment, I felt weird, as if Luke and I belonged to two different worlds."Do you think Mr. Walker is single? I overheard some people from JL Capital talking while getting coffee. They mentioned that even his dog is male. Is he just very disciplined, or does he not like women?""Come on, with his looks, even if he liked men, I'd still ship that couple!""Yeah, he's cool and handsome! Such a perfect image!""If JL Capital's work wasn't so different from mine, I would apply there just to be around him!" The girl with long hair stared at Luke's back, her eyes shining."Forget it. Handsome and wealthy guys like him are rare. We mere mortals can only admire them from afar," another girl sighed. "I wonder what kind of woman a god-like man like him would be interested in?""Who knows? Definitely not someone as ordinary as us!""True! Just getting to see him every day is a perk of working here!""Let's go, it's time to clock in!"I couldn't help but smile. It turns out that the
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Upon seeing the excitement on the HR lady's face and the same enthusiasm in the passerby downstairs when they mentioned Luke, I suddenly felt the urge to send him a message: "Mr. Walker, please manage your overwhelming charm! Look at how many girls you've unknowingly enchanted! If they all start looking for boyfriends based on your standards, won't they be lonely forever? You're really causing trouble!"With a smile, I said, "Alright, I'll do my best to get to the final round and meet the legendary Mr. Walker, the most handsome man in the universe!"To my surprise, there wasn't much waiting involved in the interview process. I had barely taken a seat in the conference room when the interviewers walked in. Contrary to my expectations of a serious atmosphere, the interview was relaxed and conversational.I answered questions as they came without putting on a facade. They seemed more interested in my language skills. I introduced myself and answered questions in three languages. They d
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"A cursed fate is still fate, isn't it?" Cindy's cold eyes bore into mine.I met her gaze calmly, searching her face for traces of my father—though I hated to admit it, her eyes did resemble his."Ms. Lansworth, maybe Max has been giving you a lot of false information these past few years," I said with a light, playful tone. "I may be good-natured, but that doesn't mean I don't have a temper!"Cindy sneered, "Jen, some things don't disappear just because you refuse to acknowledge them!""Are you asking me to admit that you're a bastard from my father's affair?" I retorted, trying to disgust her. "You're not bothered by the term 'illegitimate child,' and neither is the Lansworth family?"Cindy pressed her lips together in anger, glaring at me. "Are you threatening me?""You can interpret it that way," I replied coldly. "You better not mess with me. Got it?""Why are you so arrogant?" Cindy crossed her arms and looked at me disdainfully. "Do you think saying a few bad things about
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Wendy approached me, her eyes filled with concern. "Am I too late? Did she offend you?"I shook my head. "No, you're just in time."Sharon timidly tugged on Cindy's sleeve, her voice pleading. "Cindy, let's go. Everyone's watching. Don't argue with them. I've seen how tough her friend is."Cindy angrily shook Sharon off. "What are you afraid of? Why should we leave? She's the one who should go!"Sharon attempted to speak but stopped herself."You want Jen to leave? Who do you think you are?" Wendy shot a disdainful look at Cindy. "Do you think you can make her give up her seat?"Before Cindy could respond, Wendy raised her hand. "Manager, over here!"As soon as she spoke, the restaurant manager rushed over, politely asking, "Ms. Smith, how can I assist you?"Wendy appeared displeased. "When did this place lower its standards? We cater to high-end clientele. Explain to me why we're allowing unruly individuals in here, disturbing other guests. Are you tired of your job?"The man
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We both knew how we felt about each other, but neither of us made the first move to confess.“I gave birth to him in circumstances I couldn’t control,” Molly said, her hands tightly clutching her cup, fingers unconsciously tracing its edge. “I used to think about fighting back against the people who hurt me, but reality forced me to wake up. I couldn’t afford to lose everything.”She hesitated, her gaze dropping. “There are things from back then that I just can’t bring myself to tell him.”When I arranged for Luke and Molly to spend some time alone, the two of them mostly sat in silence.“Mrs. Walker couldn’t have children for years after her marriage. Luke was just a tool to help her secure her place in the family,” Molly explained.Mr. Walker was handsome, wealthy, and from a good family. After getting married, women constantly threw themselves at him. According to the information Wendy had dug up, Landon didn’t exactly push them away.In such a situation, Mrs. Walker, Ashleigh
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Molly poured four glasses of juice and sat across from Luke.She looked like she wanted to say something but didn’t know where to start.I gave Ian a quick look.Ian took a sip of his juice and said, “Miss, the juice is sweet and sour—it’s so good!”“Drink it up, and I’ll pour you some more,” Molly offered.Luke interjected, “It’s almost time to rest. Don’t drink too much juice.”“I’m sorry, I don’t have experience taking care of kids,” Molly said, lowering her head. After a pause, she quietly repeated, “I’m sorry.”She was probably thinking of Luke as a baby.I clutched my stomach, pretending to wince. “Excuse me, Molly. My stomach hurts; I need to head back to my room.”As I stood, I grabbed Ian’s wrist.Ian caught on quickly. “Jen is a girl. She’ll get scared going back alone—I have to go with her.”Not giving Luke a chance to respond, I opened the door and said, “Mr. Walker, you stay and chat with Molly. Ian and I will be back in a bit.”In the hallway, Ian looked thoug
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Molly wasn’t the type to make things difficult for others. She didn’t give the hotel manager a hard time.After the staff left, Molly turned to thank Luke and me. “Thank you for staying with me and helping me handle this.”Luke glanced at her but didn’t say anything.The silence grew awkward, so I quickly broke it. “You don’t have to thank us. We didn’t really do much.”“Would you like to come in and sit for a while?” Molly invited us into her room.Before either of us could respond, Ian, who’d been holding back his excitement, eagerly chimed in, “Yes, yes! Let’s go!”I sighed internally.Molly finally noticed the little one in Luke’s arms. “And who’s this?”“I’m Ian Lloyd,” he introduced himself cheerfully.But the moment he got a good look at Molly’s face, he let out a small “Huh?” and then turned to look at Luke.Luke frowned slightly, and their eyes met—a silent understanding passing between them. Ian immediately shut his mouth and swallowed whatever he’d been about to sa
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Five hours later, we arrived in Sharonville.Before the trip, Luke had everything arranged. After landing, we took a car to the hotel he’d booked in advance.In the hotel lobby, we ran into Molly. She was walking with two middle-aged men in sharp suits, smiling as she chatted with them.When her eyes met Luke’s, her smile froze for a moment, then slowly softened as she stared at him without blinking.Luke didn’t acknowledge her. He walked right past, brushing by her shoulder as though she wasn’t there. From the corner of my eye, I saw her eyes redden.The two men exchanged glances but didn’t say anything. That night, however, they sent two young, handsome men to Molly’s room.Our room was on the same floor as Molly’s. After dinner out, we returned to the hotel and saw her standing at her door with the two young men.Their faces were powdered with heavy makeup, and they looked eager to please, practically glued to her.My thoughts immediately took a less innocent turn.Luke co
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Amy messaging me at this hour was probably another complaint about other agencies trying to poach her, or how stressed she was about it all.The underlying message? She wanted me to contact Mr. Lloyd to secure better resources for her—a thinly veiled threat, essentially.Since several popular artists left One Entertainment, the company’s resources had started to dwindle.Mr. Lloyd’s return wasn’t just because of his love for acting. He also wanted to support the company’s artists, giving them more opportunities to shine.Amy had already begun to stand out. If she simply focused on honing her craft and stayed patient, she’d get her share of the spotlight.When Mr. Lloyd founded the company, his goal was to grow it into a powerhouse that protected its artists. Now, he had adopted a more laid-back approach: if an artist wanted to leave, they just needed to pay the penalty fee.Amy’s tactics wouldn’t change anything.I went back to reading my book.My phone buzzed again, and I ass
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Mr. Lloyd's words carried a hint of reassurance for me.“Jen, Uncle asked me to create a travel itinerary!”Luke had been telling Ian lots of stories about Sharonville, and Ian had also looked up a ton of information online. He now knew every street in the city and how many shops were on each one.Carefully folding his sweaters, Ian placed them neatly into his suitcase, which was decorated with a cheerful Doraemon sticker.“I’m really looking forward to your travel guide, Ian!”“I’ve already finished most of it!” Ian was a serious little worker who never did things half-heartedly. If he said it was nearly done, he was probably putting on the finishing touches.I praised him warmly.“Jen, since the three of us are traveling together, we need to consider everyone’s preferences and suggestions.”“So, you want to get my input to finalize it?”“Exactly.”“Well, wherever you want to go is where I want to go. This trip, I’ll leave the planning to you.”Luke had work to handle in Shar
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For the past few days, Luke has been picking me up and dropping me off at work.Reporters often linger outside One Entertainment, and it took a lot of effort for rumors about me and Luke to die down. I didn’t want them to resurface.Luke understood my concerns, so he always parked his car a block away from the company. Once he sent me a message, I’d grab Ian and head over.That evening, Luke prepared another full table of dishes for dinner.Ever since things thawed between us, I hadn’t said much during meals, but the atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.“She’s already in Sharonville,” Luke said.“Hasn’t she been out of the country for years? Will she be safe there alone?”He was talking about Molly.The Walker family has been a prominent family in Sharonville for generations, with deep-rooted connections and influence. Mrs. Walker is a respected figure, and many people in Sharonville owe her favors. It wouldn’t be surprising if someone decided to teach Molly a lesson on
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I watched the behind-the-scenes footage, and Mr. Lloyd looked great. After stepping out of the spotlight for a few years, his demeanor has become even more composed and sophisticated, perfectly matching the calm and collected surgeon he portrays in the show.“He’s as brilliant as ever,” Beatrice said, her eyes filled with admiration. “As long as the co-stars hold their ground, this show is bound to be a hit.”“He has an exceptional eye for picking scripts,” she added, her gaze glued to the screen.I didn’t interrupt her. Instead, I got up and went to the kitchen to check on Ian’s progress.For someone so young, Ian took everything seriously. Standing on a small stool to make up for his height, he carefully worked on brewing coffee, his movements precise and methodical.“Waiter Number One, Ian Lloyd, at your service. Your oat latte will be ready soon,” he announced cheekily.I laughed at his playful tone and played along. “Waiter Number Two will now deliver orange juice to Mr. Ian
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While Beatrice chatted with Ian, I brought the gifts to the living room."You're too kind, Ms. Middleton.""Ian bought these with his pocket money."I winked at Ian.He caught on quickly, nodding.Beatrice warmly invited me to sit.Fresh fruit and two plates of nuts were on the coffee table.She placed a fruit bowl before me. "Yesterday's blueberries are fresh—crisp and sweet."The large blueberries were covered in bloom. I took one and made space for Beatrice."What would you like? Coffee or juice?""Fresh orange juice for me, and Jen likes oat milk latte," Ian said, playing with a doll, squishing its face into different shapes.Suddenly remembering our earlier conversation, he dropped the doll and ran to the kitchen. "I've learned lots from Jen. I can make juice and coffee!"Beatrice praised him: "How impressive!"She started toward the kitchen, concerned.I held her arm. "Ian's a quick learner. He does everything properly. We can trust him.""He gets along so well wit
