Luke would handle the situation, so I didn't need to specifically seek him out. Earlier at the restaurant, Wendy and I had only eaten a little, so we were still hungry.We discovered a food truck on the side of the street and quickly grabbed a bite before Wendy dropped me off at my apartment complex.Feeling restless, I took my dog, Goofy, for a walk around the complex, frequently glancing towards the entrance.After more than thirty minutes with no sign of Luke's car, I brought back Goofy, who was annoyed by my dog's pestering, and headed home with my pet.Just as I finished washing up, Penelope called."Jen, I've spoken with Jon. He can modify the original design," Penelope said, feeling guilty about Joey stealing the sketch and trying to find a solution. "Jon is brilliant. His modifications will make it significantly different from the previous design, so it won't impact Hanque's new model launch.""I believe in Jon's abilities too, but he doesn't have full legal capacity. Joe
Joey's tough childhood shaped her personality. While I empathized with her past, I couldn't tolerate her current behavior."Don't worry about me anymore, Jen. I'll handle this," Penelope assured me."Can you manage the move on your own?" I asked."With a moving company, it's a breeze."Before ending the call, Penelope hesitated. I spoke gently, "Penelope, I've told you before, you can speak freely with me. No need to be so formal.""I... I wanted to ask..." Penelope stuttered, "How are things between you and Mr. Walker?""They're fine!"Penelope seemed to have a hidden motive, probably trying to obtain information about Luke."First Media has recently published an interview with Mr. Walker. You should read it," I suggested. In the interview, Luke had clearly stated that he was interested in someone. I hoped that after reading it, Penelope wouldn't hold onto any more fantasies about Luke to avoid future heartbreak.Penelope acknowledged this.After ending the call, I began rev
"Joey, how are you any different from those who bullied Jon in the orphanage?" I couldn't bear Joey's angry shouts. "Jon may have a disability, but he deserves your respect. Didn't you do everything to bring him to live with you so he wouldn't be bullied by others?"Now those bullies were gone, but Joey had become the one hurting Jon."I just took one of his sketches, and he's gone crazy, rummaging through my things and damaging a lot of stuff. What's wrong with me yelling at him?"Joey's anger was skyrocketing."The sketch is his. It's something he cherishes," I explained. Putting myself in his shoes, I knew I'd be angry if someone took my work without asking."I provided everything for him. What's wrong with taking one sketch?""..." It wasn't just about one sketch. Joey's logic was unbelievable! "Jon isn't your property. You need his permission to take his work.""He's not normal. I can't communicate with him!""..." Joey was being stubborn. In her mind, Jon was defective. I
I briefly chatted with Taylor before ending the call and tried Stephen again.This time, he answered, and I explained Joey and Jon's situation briefly."I understand," Stephen replied calmly."Alright, Mr. York. I won't take up any more of your time," I said, ending the call.I didn't sleep well that night. The next morning at breakfast, I couldn't find Luke, so I asked Marianne, "Where's Mr. Walker?""He wasn't here when I arrived this morning. He probably didn't come home last night," Marianne said while tidying the sofa. "Mr. Walker is busy with work. Before he moved here, he often didn't come home. Now his 'nights out' are much less frequent!""When did he move here?" I asked. Since my parents passed away, I rarely visited the old house to avoid painful memories. I didn't know when Luke had bought this mansion."About six months ago," Marianne recalled. "For the first few months, Mr. Walker only stayed here occasionally. He's been here more regularly recently. Maybe he likes
Joey was in a good mood today, with a subtle smile gracing her face. As we were about to exit the elevator, she turned to me and said, "Ms. Middleton, if you're free at lunch, let's grab a coffee together.""My schedule is quite packed today. I'm not sure if I'll have time at lunch," I replied, growing increasingly suspicious of Joey's unexpected invitation."Well, I'll wait for your call then," she said."Certainly, Ms. Parker," I responded politely."You know, we've come to know each other through our conflicts. We might as well be friends. You can call me Joey," she suggested."How is Jon doing?" I asked, changing the subject. Joey's sudden change in attitude towards me was too drastic for me to let my guard down. Rather than forcing a friendship, I preferred to maintain some distance for now."I was too emotional last night," Joey admitted. "I've thought about it seriously. Despite my brother's disabilities, he deserves basic respect from me. I was wrong before, and I'll do b
"It's going very smoothly!" I replied.Joey's visit to Luke today was most likely to discuss collaborating with Jon. Given Luke and Joey's close relationship, they would likely come to an agreement quickly.Jon's exceptional abilities meant that changes could still be made to the new car model before mass production. The model could be successfully launched, with any minor issues easily overlooked.To avoid worrying Brian, I had kept hidden the fact that Joey had initially given Jon's original designs to Felfast."Our Mr. Walker is always reliable!" Brian said, clearly admiring Luke. "I heard Neil was caught accepting massive bribes. He might be in jail for a long time.""People should know their place. Even with limited abilities, one should remain honest," I commented.Neil had relied on the Walker family's influence, thinking Luke wouldn't dare touch him. Once he opened the door to greed, he became insatiable, like a gluttonous beast, ultimately landing himself in prison....
Jon exceeded my expectations with his abilities. He managed to revise the design in just one day.His new version included several practical auxiliary features, making it extremely user-friendly for beginners. Additionally, he made modifications to the car's design, giving it smoother and more elegant lines than before.When Luke saw the design, his eyes were filled with approval and praise. "I'm tempted to fire all of those so-called high-tech talents we hired at high salaries at Hanque," he remarked."If we were to fire them all, there would be no one left to do the work," I pointed out, knowing that Luke was simply expressing his frustration."Their contributions pale in comparison to Jon's. It's time to trim down the team a bit," Luke pondered.When Neil was developing new car models, he would hire top industry talent at high salaries. These individuals were all proud of their abilities and hesitant to work under others. As a team, they were like scattered sand if they didn't
Over time, Joey appeared to be increasingly pleased with my behavior, and her attitude towards me continued to improve.Luke, on the other hand, always seemed gloomy after their meetings, his face as dark as ink.I wondered if he was intentionally being cold towards the woman he liked. Sure, he was handsome, but who could tolerate a perpetually sour expression?He could have used this opportunity to collaborate with Joey to win her over. I couldn't help but vent to Wendy about Luke's puzzling behavior."Did Luke trade his emotional intelligence for his intellectual intelligence?" Wendy joked, highly amused. "That would be a good thing! I hope he and Joey stay like this forever!""Impossible. Luke might be maintaining his aloof image, unwilling to make the first move, but Joey can take the initiative. She's been asking me about Luke's preferences lately," I explained."Ah, the veil between lovers! Joey was already Luke's ideal. It seems my hopes are shattered!" Wendy wailed dramat