Someone followed them closely with a camera pointed straight at Holly's face. Bryce pulled her into his embrace and protected her. Their bodyguards shoved the crowd away and cleared a path for them to cross.Meanwhile, the veteran experts were left alone. No one was taking pictures of them at all. Tossed to the side, Barry shook his head and said to the people next to him, "Look at the society we're in now. They're only focusing on women and not us!"His colleagues corrected him, "They're probably focusing on her looks. If you look like Holly's ex-husband, those young ladies will be taking pictures of you, too." Barry clicked his tongue. "That's true. Look at how those young ladies are slowly taking pictures of her man after they're done taking pictures of her."…Holly received an invitation to attend an interview on television the next day. They asked her how it felt to restore antiques in Erendale. Everyone wanted to strike the iron while it was hot. So, Holly and the
William's words were like a knife, stabbing Arthur as he mocked him. Arthur was frustrated, but he couldn't talk back. After all, William was the head of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and he could still use him in the future.Feeling upset, Arthur drank faster, and he started feeling tipsy before he finished his second glass. After they were done drinking, Henry helped him to his car.Once he was in his seat, he started mumbling and complaining to Henry, "That William was born a country bumpkin. He's only successful today because of his father-in-law's support. He's nothing without anyone helping him. How dare he lecture me?"Henry said soothingly, "Mr. Joseph drank a lot tonight, so you shouldn't take his words seriously, Mr. Gabelman Senior."Arthur struggled as he took off his tie with one hand."He's exactly like Holly. They're both country bumpkins. He might say he wanted justice for Holly, but I bet he's doing everything for himself! "If Holly really made our country prou
Penelope gently knocked on the door before entering. Then, she leaned on the couch near the entrance and smiled professionally. "I've heard that Holly is going to be the ambassador for the Bluerise Bay Fish Market project. Is that true?"Bryce was at his desk as he answered without any emotion on his dashing face, "Yes. Mr. Gabelman Senior arranged it." Penelope was stunned. She didn't expect Arthur to be the one who requested it. She had a bad feeling and felt chills creeping up her bones. It was as if she had lost all of her authority.One's mind would be in a mess when they started feeling anxious, and Penelope was no exception.She said with a fake smile, "Holly isn't a celebrity or a public figure, so she isn't that suitable to be an ambassador, right? "My family owns half of the project. Shouldn't you discuss a matter this big with a shareholder like me before making a decision?"Bryce didn't say a word as he got on his laptop and found news and shows that were related to
Bryce looked like he was stunned as he immediately pushed Penelope ten feet away. Penelope was wearing high heels, so she almost fell after staggering. She only barely steadied herself when she grabbed the cabinet next to her.She clutched at her chest and breathed heavily.Bryce quickly explained to Holly, "It isn't what it looks like. I was just pulling my arm back." Penelope also explained, "Please don't misunderstand, Ms. Sinclair. I accidentally used Mr. Gabelman's cup earlier and wanted to help him wash it."Holly shot a cold look at her and said nothing. She knew exactly what kind of person Bryce was, but the same couldn't be said about Penelope. That two-faced woman always had tricks up her sleeves and would play dirty behind other people's backs. Penelope was the type of person who would bark but not bite.Holly took out a bottle of sanitizer from her bag and approached Bryce. Then, she sprayed it on his sleeves a few times, saying with a smile, "Since you like being
Penelope tugged at her collar and smiled. "I can wear whatever I want." Holly smiled back at her. "That's true. However, don't you think it's a little immoral of you to seduce my man by dressing like this?"Penelope did everything she could and was infuriated because her plan failed. She could no longer keep her calm after hearing what Holly had said, and she refuted, "Please watch what you're saying. Did you see me seducing him at all?""There was a lipstick stain on the cup, and you clung to his arm tightly and brushed it against your chest. If I were irrational, I would've slapped you already." Penelope scoffed. "You sure are ill-tempered for someone who looks gentle. Uncle Arthur chose you to be the ambassador, so you'd better watch your reputation. You'll have to compensate us if you slap others for no reason and tarnish our image."Holly smirked. "Don't worry. I'll watch myself."They arrived at the elevator as they spoke. Penelope called for the elevator, and just as she
Holly lifted Bryce's chin with her fingers and looked into his eyes with her beautiful, clear eyes. Then, she said with a warning tone, "Stay away from that Zeller woman in the future." Her voice was clear and domineering.Bryce liked her demeanor a lot. She looked gentle and quiet, but she was firm with her words. The contrast was adorable, and his heart was melting. He pulled her head closer and kissed her soft lips. Then, he said with a smile, "I would've done the same without you telling me that."Leaving no space for negotiation, he took out his phone and called Brandon. "Mr. Zeller, if you have any job for me in the future, please come in person or send Caleb."Brandon was confused. "What happened, Bryce?"Bryce said solemnly, "Ms. Zeller was being inappropriate, using work as an excuse to sexually harass me." Holly was drinking her coffee, and when she heard him saying that, she almost spat out her drink. She couldn't believe he would say something like that.It would
Penelope was stunned and speechless. She didn't think Bryce would take it that far. "What? Why would I possibly sexually harass him? I just…" She couldn't say it. Feeling frustrated, Penelope grabbed her hair. "I didn't sexually harass him!"Brandon slowly gave his order, "If we need to see him for work in the future, let Caleb go. You should stop seeing him.""What does Caleb know? He has never worked in the property industry before, and he wouldn't even know if he was scammed.""Bryce called me earlier and warned me solemnly. He said he would cancel the partnership if I let you go again."Feeling aggrieved, Penelope scoffed and said in disdain, "He's really going that far for that woman, isn't he? I can't believe he would dare to offend a business partner for an expendable ex-wife.""Just give it up. Holly is becoming more famous now, and it's only a matter of time before they remarry again. Stop looking for trouble. Getting something by force isn't worth it at all!""No. I
Arthur scoffed. "Don't get too cocky, Holly."Holly elegantly smiled and calmly said, "I could've gone for better choices if I wanted to. I only decided to stay because Bryce was persistent. It would've been a different story if I had cared less. "Who would want to tolerate you if it weren't for my three-year relationship with him?"As she said that, she stood up and arrogantly looked down at Arthur. "If I have my eyes on someone else, you'll have to carry this bottle for an eternity, Mr. Gabelman Senior. "I hope you can be sensible and not do anything to my mom behind my back. Otherwise, I can play way dirtier than you."She spoke with a smile and didn't sound serious at all. However, it was still enough to pressure someone. Arthur felt a sharp pain in his left palm, but it was all in his head. Worried that she might do anything else to him, he stood up and left silently.He looked calm on the outside, but he was actually feeling anxious. Upon exiting the building, Henry a