When there were just the two of them left in the room, Helma looked at Cole with a frown."Cole, I’ve been listening to you for nearly a month ever since you asked me to come to the Joint Department. I deserve some rest, right? Our companies are a partnership, and I am not your subordinate."In a di
Helma and Neil had a discussion. She did not feel at ease leaving Neil at home.Now, she knew that the two secret groups had different purposes. Midnight Rose was probably Neve, which was a small threat.However, the other group that wanted to sneak into their home…If she went to the company, her b
"Don't worry, Miss Cox’s friends are very safe with us."Helma glanced at the squirming crowd. Several slender young girls were coerced to dance by men pulling at them. The corner of her mouth twitched.‘Safe my ass,’ Helma thought.The bar staff dared not do anything. Helma knew that and simply ask
Inside the private room.Chandler and Liam looked at each other."I’ll just say it. Cole treats Helma differently, right?"Liam had just returned to Pacific City. He was a little curious. "Then, why did he get divorced in the first place? Didn't he like Neve Scott?"Chandler snorted disdainfully. "H
"F*ck! Liam! Stop shuffling! Cole is being roughed up!""Would Cole be roughed up with his skills?" Liam did not believe it. He bowed his left hand slightly, and the cards flew smoothly to his right hand and stacked into a pile."It’s true! His face is covered in blood!"Liam stood up with a sneer.
Cole dragged Helma out of the bar.Cole was furious and walked quickly.Helma stumbled at the entrance, and Cole, still furious, paused for her.Helma pursed her lips and said, "Thank you for helping me today. I can go home by myself."With a sullen face, Cole pulled her to his car and opened the do
The next day was the weekend, so Helma arrived at the Joint Department early.She and Cole sat side by side in the conference room.Guller Group’s person in charge made a suggestion. "The artificial lake that we’ve planned has an intricate underground structure for gas, water, and electricity pipeli
"Where are we going to eat? Is it far away?" Helma said half an hour later.Cole looked away. "Are you hungry?"His voice was tender and soft, with a hint of endearment.Helma pursed her lips, shaking off what she thought was her illusion. "A little bit.""Jordan, how long will it take?""Mr. Guller