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When the bandages were taken off my face, Wendy playfully poked my cheek and asked, "Honey, is your face swollen because the wound hasn't fully healed yet?""The doctor told me today during rounds that my wound is healing nicely." I had examined my injured left cheek in the mirror; the unsightly black scab had fallen off, leaving behind a pink scar. The doctor had assured me that the scar would gradually fade and could potentially be removed through cosmetic treatment.My face is how I present myself to the world. If it hadn't healed well, it would draw unwanted attention. I didn't have the strength to face those looks without feeling affected, so I gently touched my face and walked over to the mirror."Both sides are pretty symmetrical, plump, and adorable. Feels nice too," Wendy teased, pinching my face. "Just kidding. You've been eating and sleeping well lately, so you've filled out. You look just like you did in college.""Am I really that fat?"I had been so focused on the sc
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Husky was a lively and neurotic breed, with a penchant for destruction as its default mode. In stark contrast stood Luke, mature and composed, rarely cracking a smile. He had one hand casually tucked in his pocket, the other holding the leash. Standing over 6 feet tall, Luke's shadow stretched long under the warm glow of the courtyard lights.The villa had a garden-style architectural design, boasting beautifully crafted features such as colonnades, intricate carvings, and refined craftsmanship. Luke's mere presence in the villa created an atmosphere, as if he were part of the scenery. It was unclear whether he complemented the surroundings or if they enhanced him.The Husky sniffed aimlessly in the nearby grass. It barked once and raised its head alertly at the sound of a noise. Luke followed suit, lifting his gaze.During my hospital stay, I had only communicated with Luke about work matters via phone and email, never meeting in person. After not seeing each other for so long, a s
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Coincidentally, Bryan and Zac had gone to meet clients that afternoon, so I didn't have a chance to see them before leaving work. Shortly after, I ended up in the hospital due to an injury.While I was hospitalized, I didn't want to bother them since I knew they were busy with work. Instead, I decided to order some books online to enhance my knowledge.I expressed my gratitude to Luke, saying, "Thank you for being patient with me earlier.""Good, it seems like you've acknowledged your weaknesses," he responded."It's important to know oneself. If it wasn't for my father's connection, would you have fired me already?""You just claimed to be self-aware, but now you seem to have lost even that in an instant?""I thought you'd say I was intelligent and had potential, and that's why you kept me. I didn't expect you to be so direct."After all, Luke had praised me before."You do have some cleverness, but only if you stay level-headed and don't let others deceive you. Otherwise, tha
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"It's as if Luke is raising a pampered and timid wife, rather than just a dog.""That's a perfect way to put it!""The next time work gets you down, you should bring your Samoyed to bully his Husky as payback.""I don't engage in such cowardly and mean acts."Picking on a dog wasn't my style, though teasing it occasionally might be fun."Jen, have you ever considered that Luke's ideal type might be someone like that?""Like what?""A pampered little wife!""Wendy, how could you come up with such a crazy idea?"Luke is a workaholic. The person he likes should be someone who can match him, someone he doesn't need to spend too much time taking care of. "Luke is so sharp-tongued, a delicate girl would end up in tears eight hundred times a day.""Men enjoy making their beloved girls cry and then consoling them afterwards. It's called romance! Do you understand?""As expected from Wendy, your analysis makes sense.""A pampered beauty... Jen, I'm growing more and more intrigued by L
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"Of course! I have information on anyone noteworthy in Johnsonville. Just give me a moment, and I'll send it to your email," Wendy replied."I feel so fortunate to have you as my backup, Wendy!"Wendy had achieved her current position through hard work. In comparison, I was still a workplace novice. Talking with her was always enlightening.After ending the call, my phone quickly chimed with an incoming email. I opened it immediately.Mandy Saunders, 24 years old, graduated from Johnsonville Vocational School. She started as a receptionist at Destiny, became the CEO's secretary within six months, then left after three months to join Hampton. She quit Hampton after half a year and began a relationship with Francis Muller, CEO of Mulligan Group.Mandy's resume reflected clear goals and relentless efforts to climb the social ladder.I respect every hardworking person, as long as they aren't pursuing unethical paths.After reading Mandy's profile, I had a general understanding of he
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The research results for Mulligan Group and Destiny Tech were out. I printed the necessary documents and brought a cup of coffee to Luke's office."Mr. Walker, here's the guest list for today's Hengtong International Trade Exhibition, along with the research findings on Mulligan and Destiny," I said.International trade exhibitions were crucial platforms for companies to showcase products, seek new clients, and find partners. Luke's schedule was tight today. If the guest list didn't include businesses or individuals he was interested in, he'd likely cancel.I placed the documents on his desk and, seeing no further instructions, prepared to leave."JL Capital is partnering with Mulligan as the primary party," Luke said, taking a sip of coffee. "JL Capital's principle is to avoid arrogance in collaborations, but also not to be pushed around.""Do you think I overreacted this morning, Mr. Walker?"Destiny hadn't passed the risk assessment. If Mulligan still wanted to proceed, JL Cap
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Mandy's flawless makeup and radiant skin made her look like a delicate doll, hiding any signs of the scheming woman who supposedly ousted her predecessor. Wendy once said that appearances can be deceiving, and her wisdom and experience made me consider her point.I mustered my focus and smiled politely in return. "Mrs. Muller.""Please, just call me Mandy. We're around the same age," she said warmly, urging me to have a seat.I sat across from her as Mandy handed me the menu. "Since it's our first meeting, order whatever you want."I declined the menu. "I'll have a Blue Mountain coffee, please.""Ah, I love Blue Mountain coffee too. It's unique with its smoothness, aroma, hint of sweetness, and touch of acidity in the aftertaste.""You're quite knowledgeable about coffee.""I used to be an executive assistant, so I dealt with a lot of coffee. Naturally, I know a bit more than most. It seems we have a lot in common."Mandy was observant. She noticed my cold and distant attitude
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"Destiny Tech is poorly managed and has a bleak outlook. It wouldn't be wise for Mulligan to acquire it," I explained.JL Capital was known for its rigorous approach. With the research results out, Luke wouldn't assist Mulligan in acquiring Destiny."I don't care about the condition of Destiny Tech. I just want to ensure Mulligan successfully acquires it," Mandy stated."Why?" I inquired."You don't need to know the reason." Mandy examined her fresh manicure. "Mr. Walker used to surround himself with only male workers. You've recently gone through a failed marriage and faced rejection from several companies before landing at JL Capital. I don't need to spell out why."Mandy's words carried implications."Please be direct," I requested."We're all smart people. Why make things uncomfortable by stating the obvious?""I'm sorry, but this intelligent person doesn't understand your meaning."Mandy and her driver were indeed similar!I pretended not to understand."Ms. Middleton,
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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
