Others left quickly, afraid of being detained. Peach swallowed hard. "Mr. Wood, you are dissatisfied with my performance today...""I am very satisfied.""Huh? Then, why did you ask me to stay?" Peach was puzzled."It's about work." Shawn, at this moment, appeared extremely affable, lacking the imposing aura from earlier. "If Florei continues, it will inevitably eat into our profits. We need to find a solution."Peach racked her brains, suggesting, "Hire more designers? Maybe those who have just graduated. Their consumption habits and taste should better align with Florei's style.""No. Florei combines high-end design styles with affordable materials like silver and cubic zirconia. Although the materials are inexpensive, the styles are classic and enduring."Peach did not know what to do. Florei's style was somewhat similar to Gale's. However, Gale would not design for such an affordable brand.Gale was the chief designer of Lovito, after all!Peach could not help but glance at
"What exactly do you want? Do you want to expose my identity as Molly?" Gale frowned."Do I look that ridiculous to you?""Yes."Shawn squinted. "Gale, when will you understand my good intentions?""What good intentions would you have..."He stood up and walked over to her, arms crossed. "Why do you think I acquired Florei?"Florei's modest revenue compared to the rest in Wood Group was hardly noteworthy. It felt more like earning spare change.However, Shawn not only acquired it but also managed it and frequently inquired about it.Why? All for the sake of his charming wife.Gale's eyes brightened. "I get it. You want to hand over this brand to me, right?""Lovito is yours. It's just that it is now an established brand, with many employees. It may be exhausting for you to manage. However, managing Florei would be easy for you."Shawn knew she was an independent person who would not settle for being a rich housewife in Temperley Hall, let alone become a full-time mom.Shawn
"Then I want to take charge.""Good, you will be on top, under no one but above me."Gale's face flushed. That sounded really wrong. How could he suggest such a thing?"Shawn!" She slapped away his hand, lingering on her cheek, "Be serious!"He looked at the red mark on the back of his hand from her slap, "Whether Joshua calls me daddy or not doesn't matter to me. I can wait. Besides, I am his father, and that's a fact."He had become used to Joshua calling him Shawn.Shawn raised an eyebrow. "Besides, after returning toTemperley Hall, he began to be inexplicably attentive to me. This morning, he helped me with my briefcase, carried documents, and opened the car door for me."Gale was speechless.She could imagine Joshua's bootlicking Shawn!At this rate... Wait, would Joshua be siding with Shawn just because of that spaceship thing?If she had known, she would not have told Shawn about what Joshua liked."What does he want exactly? Gale, do you know?" Shawn asked.She answ
"Might Mr. Wood?" Fiona made a gesture of cutting her throat. When Shawn gets angry, whoever goes near him dies. She doesn't want to end up dead.Gale replied, "He's in a good mood. If someone's in a bad mood, that's me."Fiona sighed in relief. "That's good, that's good!""What?""Well, ma'am, why are you upset? Mr. Wood is utterly devoted to you. You are blessed!" Fiona said.Gale sighed heavily, "Glamorous on the outside, tormented on the inside."Fiona was puzzled."Never mind, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. Fiona, you're still single, right? Wait until you have someone, and you'll understand."Fiona scratched her head, "I'm focusing on my career for now.""It's been so many years. I have two children, and I can still work. Why are you still single? Doesn't Mr. Shawn care about your personal affairs?""Well...""Let me talk to him later. I'll tell him not to work like a mule. Your career is important, but your personal life shouldn't be neglected!"Gale wav
"No, no. Gale, you know, when I see Mr. Wood, I get nervous, even flustered. I can't even make eye contact with him. Fiona is Mr. Wood's personal secretary; when I see her, I get just as nervous and flustered! It is impossible, not to mention she is a girl!" Peach quickly refused."I haven't said anything yet.""But that's what you mean!"Gale nodded. "Yes, exactly. You and Fiona get along well, you know each other inside out. What if it actually works out?"Peach shook her head vigorously. "No need, no need. It is inappropriate, not a chance!"Gale suppressed a laugh, playing more with the idea of teasing her.Gale understood why Shawn liked to tease her for no reason. It turned out it was quite amusing to tease someone and observe their reactions.Of course, Gale could not possibly try to match Fiona and Peach. Peach's heart belonged to Sam, and she knew that. She just mentioned Fiona to make a point."Peach, you haven't really spent time with Fiona. How can you be sure it's
Why the sudden visit?Seeing Peach's unusual expression, Gale asked, "What's wrong? What's going on? You look like life has been drained from you.""Mr. Carson is here..."Gale perked up at once. "Sam? What a coincidence!"She was just about to have a heart-to-heart with Peach. Since Peach did not like Fiona, why not try with someone she liked? Gale knew Peach liked Sam, and she would help her pursue him. Sam had even delivered himself to her door. That made things even easier.Peach panicked. "Oh no, oh no. Why did Mr. Carson came without informing me? I'm not prepared! I haven't even put on makeup, I am dressed so casually. How can I meet him like this!"Gale got up and pushed her into the rest area. "Go, do your makeup and change your clothes.""But Mr. Carson...""I'll handle it for you!""No, Gale. If Mr. Wood finds out...""It's fine, don't worry about it." Gale waved her hand. "Go quickly, make sure to appear beautifully!"Peach was completely flustered, her mind buzz
"No changes. I'm surprised you still remember." Gale replied. "We've been friends for almost twenty years, from elementary school to college graduation. How could I forget your preferences and habits?"However, sitting face to face and having a calm and peaceful conversation was actually quite rare. So many people drift apart as life goes by. Sam just smiled and sipped his tea. He had matured a lot; he was no longer the impulsive young man he used to be. Gale looked at herself again; she had changed too. She became quiet and gentle, with a motherly and nurturing aura.They had gone through so much; who could maintain their original appearance?"How have you been lately? I want to hear the truth," Gale asked."Very good, really good. I know you've been doing well too." Sam heard about Gale from the news, gossip, and the whispers in high society. She had two children, shares in the Wood Group, and is married to Shawn. She was the envy of the whole city.However, Gale did not
"Maybe you're not even aware of it. Truth be told, you don't have to personally come all the way here since you have a secretary. However, you still chose to make the trip yourself," Gale said."Have you ever thought that maybe you want to see her and talk to her?""Perhaps, amidst your busy schedule, being around Peach relaxes you?"Sam kept his head lowered. After a while, he said, "She's really quite adorable.""I think so too."Having said enough, Gale decided to stop. Patience was key. It is necessary to break through that layer of hesitation when it comes to love. She could not force the issue all at once. She just needed to seed the thought in his head.Peach had long fallen for him. As long as Sam opened up a bit and took the initiative, the two of them could likely become a couple.Just then, a knock on the door interrupted them, and Peach rushed in."Mr. Carson, I'm sorry. I had something urgent, so I couldn't make it earlier. I asked Gale to entertain you in my place