Gwyneth was genuinely surprised by Aubrey's change in attitude toward Henry. She did not know much about the man, but the first impression between people was crucial.With this in mind, Gwyneth slowly raised her head with a frown and prepared to persuade Aubrey. But when she saw Aubrey's expression, she could not help but freeze."W-why are you staring outside like a deer in headlights?"The car had already stopped, and Aubrey still stared unblinkingly out the window."Hey! What's gotten into you?"As Gwyneth spoke, she waved her hand in front of Aubrey's eyes, but there was no change in her demeanor.Furrowing her brows, Gwyneth followed her gaze and saw Hayden standing outside the car."You..."Gwyneth raised an eyebrow at this and looked at Aubrey as if she had figured something out.After all, only a few of them were going on this trip, so traveling in one car would be sufficient, and Gwyneth suggested picking up Hayden on the way.This led to an unexpected encounter."Y
With just that one sentence, Gwyneth instantly felt a headache coming on. She furrowed her brows and leaned away from Hayden without much thought as she tried to avoid him."He owns this land in Glacier Lake, and there’s a collaboration between us during this period, so it's only normal for him to join the inspection."On the surface, there was nothing wrong with that statement, but deep down, Gwyneth still felt a slight discomfort.There was nothing illogical about the situation, but Liam could not shake off his uneasiness.His previously nervous emotions surged once again. He reached out and pulled off his tie, and there was an urgent look on his face. But even if he was dissatisfied, he did not have the authority or position to command Gwyneth at the moment.After asking a few more questions on the phone, he hung up. Then, he dialed his assistant's number."I won't be in the office tomorrow, so—""Sir." The assistant trembled in fear as he interrupted Liam. "There are several
Aubrey was taken aback for a moment after hearing what Gwyneth said before she fully understood her meaning. Her cheeks instantly turned rosy, and she had nothing to say in response.In the end, she simply closed her mouth, held the photo, and enjoyed it quietly.Seeing this, Gwyneth did not pay any attention to the crazy little girl and went straight into the bathroom.After she had taken a quick shower, she came out to see Aubrey sitting on the couch, looking at her with a serious expression as if they were in an interrogation."What's up?" Gwyneth asked while drying her hair. The next second, Aubrey slammed the table abruptly."Gwynnie, I figured it out!""Figured what out? That you should've been admitted to the psychiatric ward before this?"Gwyneth chuckled lightly and then sat across from Aubrey, looking at her with interest."I figured it out. I understand why Hayden followed us on this trip.""Didn't I tell you? This is his territory, Glacier Lake, so...""No! That's
After some coaxing and persuading, Gwyneth finally managed to calm Aubrey down and get her back to her room.Each of them had a good night's sleep in their respective rooms.The next day, they proceeded with their scheduled inspection and research at Glacier Lake, informing the villagers and taking their emotions into consideration.Since the villagers were the original residents near Glacier Lake, it was essential to handle the situation delicately.During their previous visit, they had merely laid the groundwork, but this time they were preparing for the grand opening, so it was necessary to inform everyone.Fortunately, the foundation had been laid during their previous visit, and with Wanda accompanying them, the negotiations went smoothly.Meanwhile, Gaspard was on the verge of losing his mind at the Glen residence.He had no access to Glen Corporation anymore, and he had to rely on Judy for information. When Gaspard heard that Gwyneth was about to launch the Glacier Lake p
There was still some distance between them and the villagers.Even so, Gwyneth could see the emotions clearly on their faces. If it were not for a few familiar faces, she would have thought these were completely different people from yesterday."What's going on?"Gwyneth turned around and saw Hayden walking over with an indifferent look on his face.Gwyneth sighed helplessly and said, "I don't know what's going on. These people suddenly disagree with the demolition.""What? Why? Weren't things fine yesterday?"Hayden's question made Gwyneth smile bitterly. She also wanted to know what had happened overnight.While the two were talking, they suddenly heard Wanda exclaim sharply, "Ms. Glen, look at them..."Upon hearing Wanda's words, Gwyneth quickly looked toward where she was pointing.Several workers responsible for the demolition argued with the villagers, their faces flushed and veins bulging.Gwyneth frowned. With such heightened emotions, something bad would definitely h
The land they stood on was undeveloped, so it was naturally covered with soil and scattered rocks.Although Wanda was not injured, she was in immense pain from the fall.Gwyneth's expression instantly turned grim when she saw the pained look on Wanda's face. She walked over and reached out to help Wanda up.However, after witnessing someone falling, the villagers' already highly agitated emotions seemed to be further fueled.Suddenly, a few individuals emerged from the crowd and snatched shovels from the demolition workers."Boss!"The demolition workers were taken aback, and by the time they reacted, it was already too late.These irrational villagers brandished the shovels and were ready to strike at Gwyneth."Gwynnie!" Aubrey also exclaimed and tried to grab hold of Gwyneth, but it was Hayden who acted first.Hayden swiftly moved, pulling Gwyneth away just in time, but the shovel landed firmly on his shoulder."Ugh..."The intense pain in his shoulder caused Hayden to let
Gwyneth supported Hayden's weight with a frown on her face, with Wanda and Aubrey following closely behind as they silently inched forward.Fortunately, the demolition workers had formed a protective circle in front of them, providing a bit of space.After walking a few feet, they reached the location where their vehicles were parked.Gwyneth let out a long sigh of relief in her heart. At least they would be temporarily safe once they got in the car.However, as they took a few more steps forward, her heart sank when she noticed the deflated tires."What's wrong?" Aubrey asked.She was cautiously walking, constantly looking back at the villagers, and nearly bumped into Gwyneth when she abruptly stopped.Aubrey had been curious, but upon seeing Gwyneth's grim expression, she realized something was terribly wrong."All the tires have been punctured."Wanda and Aubrey were taken aback when they heard Gwyneth's words, while Hayden pressed his lips tightly and remained silent."Al
"Hello? Where are you? Is the signal bad over there?" Liam asked anxiously after not receiving a response for a while.He had wanted to surprise Gwyneth and give Hayden a run for his money, but it did not go as planned."Hey, what's going on? Did your friend bring the cash or not?"When the villager saw Gwyneth lost in thought, they assumed that the person on the other end of the call had been speaking all along and grew impatient.When they shouted out, their voices carried through, and Liam, who was waiting, suddenly realized something was wrong."Gwyneth!" Liam shouted loudly. A sense of worry and fear suddenly overcame him.At the same moment, Gwyneth began speaking to the villagers, but she did not cover the phone speaker."Yes. My colleague said he brought some cash but couldn't find the place, so..."The villagers felt a wave of joy at Gwyneth's words. Even if it was only a portion of the money, it was still better than nothing. As a result, they did not hesitate and i