Stephen stood by the side. He saw the surprise in Yvonne's eyes. He followed her gaze. "Who is that?""You don't know Chuck Jensen?" Yvonne was surprised. She explained, "He's a partner in one of the largest international pharmaceutical companies. Or rather, I should say that he's the boss."The pharmaceutical company had been founded by Chuck and a few other foreigners. As the business had grown over the past few years, Chuck had played dirty and bought over the other partners' shares.Apparently, he had over 60% of the shares in his hands at that moment. This meant that he had the power to decide everything at the shareholders' meetings.A man like him who had conquered an international pharmaceutical company was a legend in the medical industry!Yvonne has long heard about him, but she had never met him in person. She had never thought that the first time she would meet him would be under such circumstances.She couldn't help but lament. "Mark sure is powerful. He even managed
Seeing Yvonne heading to the ladies' room, Noah immediately followed after her.Katie noticed it and subconsciously held his hand. "Where are you going?""I brought you along just as arm candy. Don't ask things you shouldn't ask." Noah shrugged her hand off and went after Yvonne.Gritting her teeth, Katie watched as he left. Men were complete jerks! Out of all women, why did he have to have his eyes on Yvonne?Katie thought for a while before putting her glass of wine down. She discreetly followed Noah.In the corridors to the washrooms, Noah was stopped by Stephen. "Where are you going off to so anxiously?" Stephen asked coldly.Noah was a little stunned. "What? Can't I go to the washroom?""The men's is over there." Stephen nudged to the left with his chin. "Don't tell me you can't tell the difference between signs of the bathroom. Are you planning to go to the bathroom, or do you have other intentions? I'm sure you know best.""You …""How could you say that, Stephen?"
Mark was in a dark green suit tonight. His usual air of hostility had faded a little, and he seemed more regal. With the rosary in his hand, he introduced them to each other. "This is Mr. Jensen of Well Spring Pharma. She is Yvonne Miller, the newest Principal of the Group. She handles all of the Group's medical and pharmaceutical businesses."Yvonne was secretly wondering what Mark's intentions were, but she smiled kindly. She reached her hand out to Chuck. "Mr. Jensen, your reputation precedes you. I have always wanted to find a chance to get to know you. Finally, we meet.""Ms. Miller, how kind of you. I have heard about you many times. I'm really delighted to be able to see you today." Then, Chuck lowered his head and kissed Yvonne's hand.Stephen's gaze darkened unpleasantly.Yvonne was caught off guard, too. She was in a daze before she gathered herself. "Have you always been abroad?""I grew up and studied abroad." Chuck smiled."Did I frighten you?"Yvonne retracted he
Yvonne didn't see Stephen anywhere, even when the party came to an end. When she got into the elevator, she stopped at the level where the guests were staying without knowing why. She got out of the elevator and walked to Stephen's room. Outside his door, she raised her hand, thinking of pressing the doorbell.She hesitated. What should she say to Stephen when she saw him? Was she going to try to cheer him up? Or promise that she wasn't interested in other men?Her mind was in a mess. She retracted her hand slowly. Forget about it. They were at such an awkward stage in their relationship. If she appeared right in front of his room, it would only make things even more awkward.At that thought, Yvonne turned and left. The carpeted floor silenced the sound of her high heels, so she left silently.As for Stephen, he never knew that Yvonne had stopped by.At that moment, he was in his room. He thought about how excited Yvonne had looked when she had spoken about Chuck Jensen. H
The meeting was scheduled to be held over three days. That day was just the beginning, so the meeting only lasted two hours.Yvonne saw Stephen getting up. She was just about to head over when a few other people flocked over to him, surrounding him.Just then, Chuck appeared right in front of her. "Ms. Miller, care to have a drink together?" Yvonne looked at Stephen. She thought for a while before looking at Chuck. "Sure." They left the meeting room together.Although Stephen was still talking to the people around him, he noticed Yvonne leaving with Chuck out of the corner of his eye. His gaze turned sullen.Chuck led Yvonne to the bar on the third floor. He ordered two low-alcohol-content cocktails for them both."If you don't mind me asking, what is your relationship with Mr. Anderson?" Chuck smiled and continued, "It's fine if you don't want to answer this question. I absolutely respect a woman's privacy."Yvonne smiled and took a sip of her cocktail. She had never been
Half an hour later, Yvonne returned to her room from the third floor. The moment she got out of the elevator, she saw Stephen standing outside her door. She approached him and asked deliberately, "What? Are you no longer angry with me?""Why did Chuck look for you?" Stephen asked coldly."For a business deal." Yvonne took her keycard out and opened her door.Before she could take off her shoes, Stephen pinned her against the wall. He looked into her eyes. "Are you planning to work with him?""I haven't decided about it yet, but his offer is quite enticing."Yvonne hadn't given Chuck an answer. She had said she wasn't managing Hopeful Faith, so she had to get Conan's opinion on this.However, Chuck hadn't given up that easily. He had offered many conditions that would be advantageous to Yvonne. He had asked her to think about it properly.Yvonne was conflicted about this, so she looked up at Stephen and asked, "Do you think there could be such a good deal?""No," Stephen answe
"Scared?" Noah sneered. "No one is scared of me anymore. I'm just a useless piece of trash. As long as Stephen is alive, I am nothing. "Katie, I'm sure you regret it, right? You should have married Stephen. What's the use of marrying me? You'll get nothing!"Noah had already forced Katie toward the railings. She had nowhere to retreat. She looked at Noah worriedly. "I have never regretted marrying you. Noah, I like you. Not the things you have. Listen to me. Let's go back. As long as you want to get back on your feet, I'll be with you. I believe in you. You can surely get back everything that you've lost."The wind howled in Katie's ears. Her heart sank. She could clearly see a strong murderous intent in Noah's eyes!By the time she thought of running away, it was too late!Noah grabbed her by the neck and pressed her against the railings. Half of Katie's body was outside the railings. She instantly panicked. "Noah, w—what are you doing? I'm still pregnant with your child."
That morning, one of Yvonne's staff reported, "Mr. Noah Anderson is looking for his wife. He said that he had gotten drunk last night and returned to his room to sleep. When he woke up, he could no longer find her."Upon hearing that, Yvonne waved her hand, signaling for the staff to leave the room. Once the door was closed, Yvonne went behind the screen to look at Katie sitting on the bed."Now, do you realize Noah's intentions? He didn't kill you because he was drunk and lost his temper. He had long planned to kill you. Bringing you on this ship was the first step of this plan."Then, Yvonne looked out of the window. "The sea is the best place to hide bodies. He could be rid of all accountability."Katie's face lost all its color. She lowered her head, unable to find her words. Even though she was sitting on a soft bed, she still felt as if she were in the sea. Chills ran down her back. She still couldn't forget how murderous Noah had looked the night before. It was terrifyin