"Didn't I mention that I wanted to introduce a client to you?" Yvonne asked.The man replied, "Oh, yes. Are you going to introduce the client to me now?""Hmm," Yvonne responded, and she aimed the camera at Nicole, who was still stunned. "This is her. She's the chief designer at Miller Jewels, Nicole Princeton. But she will soon be the boss of QT."The man on the screen smiled at Nicole, but he still gave her a fright because of how fierce he looked."It's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Princeton!"Nicole gulped and looked at Yvonne, seemingly asking for help.Yvonne smiled. "He's the person in charge of the mines at the border. You can call him Howard. You can get first-hand gem supplies from him directly in the future."Yvonne had long planned to let Nicole take over the entire QT and also let Nicole deal with Howard directly on the gem supply.She was doing this to train Nicole, so it would save her the trouble. However, from Nicole's point of view, she felt like Yvonne had
Jane was waiting outside the main entrance of Anderson Tower, chewing her gum. When she finally saw Stephen, she immediately went over and blocked his path."Mr. Anderson, you have to give me an explanation."Stephen's gaze darkened. "Why are you here? Didn't the HR department notify you?""I came looking for you because I received the notice!" Jane asked Stephen haughtily, with her chin raised. "I applied for the job at Anderson Group through proper channels. Also, I'm more than qualified. Why did you just let me go?""Because I call the shots in Anderson Group." Stephen said coldly, "I’m working, and you're blocking my way. You're affecting my work. This is one of the reasons I let you go. "Ms. Ford. This is Anderson Group, not a place for you to fool around. I do not have the time to play with you, so please behave yourself and leave."Stephen went past her and left.Jane wasn't going to admit defeat. She chased after Stephen. "I'm not here to fool around. I really want
A week had passed. Yvonne was busy helping Andy and Nicole with the QT handover. They had finally smoothly handed everything over to Nicole.After signing the last piece of document, Andy raised his hands and stretched. He let out a long sigh. "I'm finally free! I'm going to have a long holiday! I'll fly out tonight!"Yvonne chuckled. "Are you that anxious to run off?""Of course! Ever since you left QT to me, I've been worked to death. I prayed to the stars that you would quickly take it back!"Andy smiled widely."I finally have my wish. It's not too late. I’m still young! I can still party!"Andy patted Nicole on the shoulder. "I'm not worried at all with QT in Nicole's hands. She will surely manage it better than me.""By the way," Andy gave Nicole a pitiful look. "Ms. Princeton, after I spend my savings, can I return to QT to earn a buck or two?""Of course!" Nicole smiled. "I'd love it if you would design for QT!"Andy winked. "Alright, then."Yvonne was truly delight
"No. I informed Claude."Yvonne chuckled. Then, she teased, "Stephen, how could you? Ms. Ford came all the way to Northerna because of you. How could you stab her in the back?""Claude surely won't want her staying in Northerna. If I hadn't informed him, I might have offended him," Stephen calmly replied."Were you hoping that I had made her stay?"Yvonne was surprised. She pretended to stay calm and said, "I can't control her. It's not up to me. Furthermore, I'm busy. I don't have the time to care about her.""Is that so?" Stephen asked vaguely. He hadn't really been expecting an answer.Instead, he brought up something else. "Will you still be busy next month?""I'm not sure …" Yvonne hugged her pillow and rolled around in bed. "Do you need me for something?"Stephen was silent for a while. "No, nothing. I was just asking.""Oh." Yvonne didn't give it much thought, but she could somehow sense disappointment in his tone.Before she could ask, Stephen gave her an excuse to
Three days later, Philip's plane landed successfully.He was still weak and needed to be in a wheelchair. A care worker pushed him out of the airport. He immediately noticed Stephen standing nearby. He sighed. "Stephen still found out in the end."Stephen walked over to Philip and took over the wheelchair from the care worker. "Grandpa, I had to find out your return from Yvonne. So you treat her as a family now, but you treat me as an outsider?""I didn't tell her …" Philip grumbled. "Hope is her territory. I was living under her watch, wasn't I?""You should have told me that you were coming back."Philip asked with an even softer voice, "If I were to tell you, would you have let me return?""You're right. I wouldn't have," Stephen replied firmly. His reply left Philip a little surprised.Then, Stephen pushed Philip's wheelchair over to the car. He handed the wheelchair to the driver to put in the trunk.When he took his seat in the car, Philip asked tentatively, "You're
Hazel was the first to notice Stephen behind Philip. She furrowed her brows. "Why did you bring him here?"That made Philip frown immediately. William quickly stepped in and said, "Father, Hazel didn't mean anything by it. You know as well that Noah and Stephen don't get along. Noah has been down recently. He won't be happy to see Stephen.""They are cousins. Do you want them to not get along for the rest of their lives?" Philip asked sternly.William immediately nodded. "You're right. They are cousins …"Hazle wanted to chime in, but William pulled her back. She shut up reluctantly.Philip ignored them and asked, "Is Noah still in his room? Didn't you tell him that I had returned?""We did." William looked troubled. "But Noah isn't willing to let anybody go near him. We have been at home all the time, and we haven't seen him at all."Philip furrowed his brows. "Take me to his room.""Okay." William was just about to take over Philip's wheelchair when Stephen stopped him.
"I meant what I said." Noah swept a glance at Stephen before looking at Philip once more. "Ever since I was young, no matter how hard I tried, all you ever saw was Stephen. I knew that I could never be as good as him in your eyes. "Which is why I had long given up on getting your approval. I'll fight for the things that I want."Noah sniggered. "Setting you up to hurt you was my choice. It's only a pity that it wasn't successful. If not, I would surely have had the last laugh."A slap landed on Noah's face. William yelled, "You bastard!"Noah smirked and wiped away the blood from the corner of his mouth. "I'm just telling the truth. I've lost. I'll admit it, but if you want me to beg for mercy, you can dream on!"William raised his hand once more, but Hazel stopped him. She pleaded through her sobs, "S-Stop it. Noah is already an adult. How humiliating would it be for him if you slapped him?"She turned to look at Noah. "Noah, you should stop too. Just apologize to your gr
In the study, Philip sat in his wheelchair, quietly looking at the scenery out of the window.Stephen stood not far away from him with a darkened gaze.After a while, Philip finally spoke up. His voice made him sound like he had aged many years in a short time."Is there nothing you would like to say to me?""Nothing," Stephen replied. "You wanted to give Noah another chance. I can understand, but that doesn't mean I agree with you."If Noah had asked for forgiveness and had wanted to join Anderson Group once more, Stephen most likely would have stopped him. However, Noah hadn't done that.That was what Stephen couldn't understand either. Knowing Noah, he wasn't one to give up on any opportunity, yet his reaction a moment ago was as if he had given up on everything. He no longer wanted anything.The last time he had made a deal with Yvonne, he had still been very ambitious. That hadn't been too long ago.Had Noah completely given up already?Stephen furrowed his brows. Thi