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Luke smiled slightly and effortlessly retrieved the two books he needed from the bookshelf."You knew where they were this entire time and didn't tell me!" I exclaimed, frustrated from my futile search.I toyed with the idea of pouring out the water I had poured, but he was my boss. All I could do was make a few harmless remarks. I handed him the glass politely.Luke took the glass. "How many of these books have you read?""I'm not sure."Maybe five, six, or even seven or eight!When I was minoring in finance, I attempted to read a few of them. My father's books were always filled with notes, densely packed, triggering my trypophobia. The content was also complex and hard to grasp. Since Max could explain things more clearly, I gave up on struggling with my father's books."Are you unsure or too embarrassed to admit it?" Luke teased."Are you suggesting that to excel in my job, I need to read all of my dad's books?"Luke was usually straightforward. Why was he being so indirec
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Wendy grew increasingly agitated, contemplating whether she would have already slapped Francis Muller if he were in front of her."Wendy is always so caring, never wanting me to suffer even a little," I said, feeling warmth spread through me. Tears welled up in my eyes."Of course, you're my treasure!" Wendy's voice gradually calmed. "Did Luke do anything about this? Since it happened at JL Capital, he should have intervened, right?""If he didn't handle it, then anyone could bully JL Capital's employees.""From the way you're talking, Luke did more than just intervened—he did a good job?""He did an excellent job."I recounted the entire incident to Wendy."You've grown up, Jen! This is such an exciting story, and you didn't tell me!" Wendy said, excitedly."Wendy, I was wrong. Give me another chance."I thought everyone involved would keep it quiet. Little did I know that Francis would gossip and distort the story."Here we go again!" Wendy said fondly. "So, how do you plan
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Wendy hung up the phone quickly after her fervent outburst. She always took my matters to heart, and I felt incredibly fortunate to have such a genuine and caring friend....On Monday, Patty was waiting at the base of the Greenfield Building. When she saw me, she called out, "Jen," and reached to link arms with me as if nothing had happened the previous day.I stepped aside to avoid her touch. "Do I need to call security?"The Greenfield Building had a robust security system. After the incident with Mandy's driver, security patrols had become even more frequent. I glanced toward a nearby security guard."Jen, I'm begging you!" Patty suddenly dropped to her knees in front of me. The hard steps offered no cushion, and the sound made me wince."What are you doing?" I asked.With tears in her eyes, Patty pleaded, "Jen, I'm truly at my wit's end. I'm just an orphan with no family, and now I've lost my job because of my association with you. I can't support myself anymore! Please, as
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Ugh, it's so frustrating! It's incredibly easy to spread rumors, but debunking them feels like an uphill battle. I'm the victim here, but now I'm being portrayed as a flirtatious woman who seduced someone else's husband. Even if I were looking for a man, Francis would be the last person I'd choose.As I let the cold water cool my anger, I gradually calmed down. Rumors are as fierce as tigers; if I don't act quickly to provide evidence and stop the gossip, it will not only tarnish my reputation, but also bring shame to JL Capital.Since joining JL Capital, small issues have been popping up frequently. If this continues, it might cause problems with the other partners. I need to resolve this quickly.That day, Luke asked Zac to retrieve the surveillance footage that captured Francis's actions towards me. He has no proof to support his claim that I seduced him, but I have solid evidence of his harassment. Let's see how he can deny it then!I reached out to Zac. He was already at his d
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Francis not only harassed me, but also spread false rumors that have damaged my reputation and caused me a great deal of distress. I want him to face the appropriate consequences and clear my name. The police have accepted the case and I have provided them with my contact information."We will contact you once we have any updates on the case. If you have any additional evidence, please submit it as well.""Thank you. I appreciate your assistance."Curious if Wendy had obtained any useful information from Penny, I sent her a text message informing her that I had reported the incident. She may have been busy, as she did not respond immediately. I put my phone away and began searching for a taxi."Ms. Middleton, are you here to inquire about Max's case?""No, I am here regarding a different matter."Encountering Stephen at the police station, I expressed my gratitude to him once again for his efforts in Max's case."I am just doing my job. If you wish to thank someone, thank Luke."
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"Go ahead and call the police. Let's see if they even bother with something like this," Patty said defiantly. "And even if they do, what are they going to do? Lock me up? If you don't help me, I'll be here every day, becoming your worst nightmare!""Did Mandy put you up to this? What did she offer you that's worth ruining your career?" Patty's shameless behavior was a stark contrast to the shy, somewhat pitiful girl I once knew. Time changes people, sometimes beyond recognition."I'm doing this for my job. How could I be ruining my career? Don't try to scare me! I'm not a three-year-old who's going to be fooled by your words!"I tried to keep my patience. "Do you know why Origin Real Estate rejected me?"Patty replied irritably, "Because you're not good enough!""JL Capital only employs capable candidates. If I weren't capable, I wouldn't be Luke Walker's assistant. Don't believe what others say. I didn't get into JL Capital because of some unclear relationship with Luke.""You s
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Patty's eyes welled up as she reminisced about her years of hardship."You had it all - parents with prestigious jobs, pampered like a princess, living carefree. How could you possibly understand my situation?" she said, her voice tinged with bitterness.I sighed, "Every blessing comes with its own price. I used to live a happy and smooth life. But after everything that's happened, I'm just as alone now. All I can do is accept my circumstances and keep moving forward."Noticing a flicker of shame in Patty's eyes after my rebuke, I softened my tone, trying to connect with her.Wiping away tears, Patty continued, "At least you still have your job! I'm so isolated at work, I can't bear to stay any longer.""Are you envious of the rumors that I slept my way into this position? Or jealous of the gossip about Francis and me?" I needed to paint my situation bleaker than hers to quell her resentment. "The cyberbullying and rumors are enough to push anyone to the edge. All I can do now is work
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"It's so late. Wouldn't it be a bad idea to call him out now?"Luke is always very busy. After work, he takes Zac to business dinners. I handed Zac some hangover medicine I had prepared, not sure if Luke was home yet at this hour.I glanced at Wendy as I spoke."Hey, I know I'm beautiful, but you don't have to stare at me like you're smitten."Wendy is like a blooming flower, striking and captivating, especially under the mottled light of the night, which makes her even more enchanting. If she stood next to Luke Wen, they would look perfect together—a beautiful woman and a handsome man.I couldn't help but feel tempted to match them up."Wendy, you've been mentioning Luke a lot lately. Could it be that you..." I trailed off, giving her a teasing look."If I liked Luke, I'd curse myself to gain ten pounds."When Wendy was young, she loved to eat. When her parents were still together, they spoiled her, and the family chef would make whatever she wanted to eat in various ways.Th
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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
