"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
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
"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
I couldn't help but laugh at Wendy's story.As I reflected on the past, I looked at Wendy with renewed interest. "Even if you gained ten pounds at your height and weight, you'd just have a more curvy figure.""Twenty pounds! No, forty pounds! If I liked Luke, I'd gladly gain forty pounds," Wendy declared."Wow, Wendy, that's harsh!"Wendy couldn't stand the thought of gaining weight. She was extremely strict about her weight, and gaining forty pounds would be worse for her than being handed a knife to end it all.Her words were convincing, and I felt a twinge of regret. They would have made such a good-looking couple! But if Wendy didn't have those feelings for Luke, there was nothing I could do."I was afraid you would let your imagination run wild. If I gave an ambiguous answer, you might end up writing a whole dramatic novel about an elite romance tonight," Wendy explained."Why dramatic? Sweet romances are popular now! The heiress of the Smith family and the partner of JL Ca
KiwiKisser_: Francis Muller looks decent, but he doesn't do anything decent.SugarRushWarrior: Let me see what's happened. Last time Francis Muller cheated and got divorced, I criticized him and got banned for six months. How did the tide change so quickly now?MerryMelonade: This guy has done plenty of disgusting things. A few years ago, someone posted about how he used his position to harass female employees. The comments were full of people defending him, saying the poster was delusional. They argued that Francis had money and looks, so why would he stoop so low? They bullied the poster into deleting the post and disappearing from the internet. Now that Francis has been exposed, everyone owes that poster an apology.TinyTrainer: The investigation is still ongoing. The police haven't released any results yet, but you all are already sentencing him. You're worse than the police with your judgments.This sparked a fierce online debate, dividing people into two camps. Some revealed
"Do you really think I would believe you? I found out that Stephen represented you in your divorce case, so it's clear that my husband's case must be connected to you!""If you are determined to believe that, then so be it," I replied, realizing that there was no point in trying to explain further. "The police are currently investigating the case. Causing trouble for me won't be of any help.""You have a connection with Stephen. Tell him to convince his clients to withdraw their complaints! Otherwise, I won't stop until you do.""Do whatever you want."Stephen's law firm is currently gathering information and evidence online, and many people have already come forward. Given Stephen's capabilities, it won't be long before there are new developments in the case.Everyone faces the consequences of their actions. Francis believed he could harass women simply because he had money, but his downfall was inevitable.Even if Stephen and I were close, I wouldn't let Mandy's threats persuad
"You're not leaving!" Mandy blocked my path as I waved down a taxi. "Take me to see Stephen!""If you want to see him, go to his office."Who did Mandy think she was, ordering me around?"You think I haven't tried? I waited at his office all day and never even saw him! He's hiding those clients, and I can't get in touch with them. I don't even have a chance to speak with them!""Are you planning to bribe or threaten them to drop the case?"Mandy thought money could solve everything. I knew her ways well enough from our previous encounters. "Mandy, let me be clear. Stephen's clients won't drop the case. If you don't want a divorce, then spend your money on getting Francis a good lawyer. But no matter who you hire, you'll still lose.""Jen, because of what you said, I swear I'll get my husband out of this with his head held high!" Mandy declared firmly."I'll be waiting for that day."Stephen must have solid evidence. Mandy's dream of Francis getting off scot-free was just a fant
When I mentioned this to Wendy, she said that arrogant people often face consequences. She told me that if I ever saw Stephen in a vulnerable moment, I would realize that he is just as human as the rest of us."Know your enemy and know yourself, and you'll win every battle. Mandy is Francis's wife; Stephen will keep a close eye on her movements," Luke said.He leaned back against the seat. The open window allowed the wind to ruffle Luke's usually neat hair, giving him a more casual appearance."You seem to know Stephen's working style well," I observed.Luke and Stephen were both top performers in their respective fields. It's true that exceptional people often attract each other."We work in different industries, but our approaches to handling matters are quite similar," Luke replied.Indeed, JL Capital always conducted thorough research and risk assessments on potential partner companies for every project. The principle was the same.I nodded, remembering the food I had ordere