Though her words were casual, they hit the mark, and Aubrey’s expression instantly darkened with resentment. This left Gwyneth both helpless yet amused. She was spot on, huh? Slowly spinning the tea in her cup, she wondered how she could avoid rubbing any more salt into Aubrey’s wounds… Aubrey herself wondered if she should just tell Gwyneth the whole story… Would she be seen as overreacting? Maybe, but at the same time, Henry was entirely at fault here. The more she thought about it, the angrier she got… and in the end, she slammed her fist against the table while growling, “…He can’t blame me for being unreasonable! Not when he forgot such an important occasion…!” Pursing her lips, Gwyneth replied, “…For now, just calm down… What day was yesterday…?” Clenching her fists, Aubrey took a deep breath… and once she had regulated it a bit, she was prompted to mutter, “…Our first anniversary… I still remember how enthusiastically we had discussed the celebration back then… But in the
Unfortunately for the nervous woman, Gwyneth easily pried her wrist away from her grip and continued making the call anyway! “…Gwyneth? Is Aubrey with you? Please, if she is, then put her on call…! Please…!” begged Henry who had been worried about her ever since he woke up without her by his side. The hangover was bad enough, but when he finally realized what day yesterday was, his anxiety shot through the roof! “Is… Is she avoiding me because of the anniversary? If so, then I admit that it’s all my fault…! I shouldn’t have attended that meeting…! And I definitely shouldn’t have forgotten…! Please, Aubrey…! If you’re there, then please answer me…! You’re free to hit and scold me as much as you want, just…! Please don’t hide from me anymore…!” Unlike his usual carefree tone, Henry’s regret was evident in his voice, and this left both Gwyneth and Aubrey shocked. It took her a while, but Gwyneth eventually handed Aubrey the phone while whispering, “…Well, you heard him…” Though
Liam knew that Gwyneth was immune to any kind of sweet talk when she was this mad, especially if she was also feeling suspicious of him, but… He had to at least try to make things right, right? With that, he took a deep breath before leaning closer to her and saying, “…Um… Now that their issue has been solved, why don’t we head back to the office together…?” Squinting at him, Gwyneth simply scoffed, “As if I’d dare get too close to someone of your status, Mr. Luther… That aside, aren’t you worried that I’ll steal your company data? Hmm?” …Was she seriously bringing that up again… Damn it, if only he hadn’t agreed to keep Waiz’s whereabouts a secret! Shouldn’t he be prioritizing keeping his wife around in this situation?! With his mind made up, he was prompted to say, “…Fine! It’s my fault for trying to be secretive, so… Why don’t we head back to my office now so that you can check my laptop-” “Good sir, don’t you think that’s a bit too late now…?!” growled Gwyneth. He already
Galactech, for one, hadn’t attained the success that it had merely through its top-notch technology. In fact, most of it was because of Anthony Neel’s caution. He was a man who cherished his reputation, and because of that, he had chosen not to give Judy an immediate no, for fear that she would feel dejected. Alas, the damage had been done, and Judy, who had been keen on collaborating, couldn’t help but grit her teeth as she growled, “I’ll have you know-” “Apologies, but I’m rather busy at the moment… Until next time, Ms. Glen,” interrupted Anthony before hanging up, instantly causing the frustrated Judy to toss her phone against the wall! To think that that man would reject such an offer even after she had personally called him…! He really didn’t know what was good for him! Moving back to the AMC group, Wanda patiently waited for a project manager, who had been reporting something to Gwyneth, to leave before finally entering the office… “Everything appears under control, Ms. G
Not wanting to piss her off too much, Paul quickly forced a smile and said, “Not at all… I have faith in you, Ms. Glen.” Following a huff, Judy snatched the documents and began reading through them… But since she was so preoccupied, she failed to notice Paul sneakily slipping a voice recorder back into his pocket… The two left the café soon after on good terms, and as Paul made his way back to the office, he couldn’t help but feel queasy. After all, he was committing criminal acts right under his boss’s nose- “Paul?” asked a familiar voice, instantly sending shivers down his spine. That voice… It belonged to Wanda, Gwyneth’s most trusted associate and confidant…! If she were to get suspicious of him, then it was only going to be a matter of time before Gwyneth found out too…! Forcing himself to remain calm, Paul turned to face her as he replied, “Yes?” Faking a smile herself, Wanda then said, “Ms. Glen couldn’t find you this morning, so she told me to pass you this message… I
After receiving the message Gwyneth couldn’t help but squint. So there was more culling to be done, huh? It took her a while, but she eventually returned his message, stating, ‘Continue keeping a close eye on Paul, and be sure to let me know if he does anything fishy again.’ With that out of the way, she sighed before making another call… “I’m calling a meeting. Specifically for the department heads.” Fast forward to half an hour later, all the department heads could be seen seated around the conference table, with Gwyneth seated at the very front. After glaring at everyone, she cleared her throat before saying, “So… I believe all of you have heard about Gaspard’s company’s situation, correct? About how he had the audacity to continuously snatch our projects even though he founded the whole thing without proper authorization? Well, it’s a problem, and if any of you have any good ideas, do report them to me. That is all.” Following that, she left the room… and naturally, all t
Feeling more irritated than ever, Gwyneth took a deep breath and replied, “…Be careful who you underestimate.” With that, she turned to leave, causing Judy to clench her fists in rage. Why couldn’t that woman show fear for once…?! Regardless… she already had the proposal in her hands, so she was going to win anyway! That bitch didn’t want to heed her words, right…? Then this defeat was going to be all on her! Following that distasteful conversation, Gwyneth went off to meet Anthony. Little did Judy know that Gwyneth had been putting in even more effort to get him on her side. Not only had she privately engaged with Galactech’s staff to get a better understanding of their technology, but she had even gathered more internal information while having meals together with them. That eventually led to her discussing her thoughts with Anthony… and compared to Judy, their meetings were always pleasant. Really, had it not been for the necessity or proper procedures, Anthony would’ve alread
By the time Gwyneth was done with her proposal, Judy had already returned… and with how hostile her glare was, it was evident that the call had done little to calm her down. Anthony himself was glad that he had rejected Judy so early on. He had his doubts at first, but now that he had seen her true colors… Well, he was truly thankful that he had made that choice! As for Gwyneth… not only had she come up with an entirely different plan in such a short time, but it was even better than her previous one! There was zero doubt that signing a contract with her would bring him to greater heights! With that in mind, he glanced at the two other judges in the room… and even without saying anything, they simultaneously attained the same conclusion. Following a nod, he cleared his throat before saying, “Now, though both proposals were innovative… In the end, we’ve agreed that Ms. Glen’s proposal is more in line with our company’s requirements. Therefore, our final choice is-” “H-hold it…!” y
The wedding was set for early August, with one ceremony abroad and one in the country.Although Liam had proposed just before they tried her bridal gown, he still had plenty of romantic tricks up his sleeves. Even today, articles about them were still trending, just as he came true on his promise that everyone would learn that Gwyneth was his wife.It was a wedding like no other, and to avoid unnecessary issues, only close friends and employees from their respective companies were invited.For once, Liam's family was in full attendance, while no one from Gwyneth's family was present…-Glen Villa was in utter chaos as Bianca hurled insults at Gaspard, her usual gentle demeanor replaced by savagery. "See?! What did I tell you?! Gwyneth is an ingrate, and it's only now that you realize—you're her father, but you're not even invited to her wedding! What do you even amount to, Gaspard?!"Even as she ranted, she rushed up to beat him up.Furious, he shoved her away. "Stay away fr
Anyone would be melting from the charm of Harley's puppylike affection.Sadly for him, Gwyneth was not just anyone—she remained unaffected, and once he finished, she growled coldly, "I hope you'll remember that Liam is the only one for me."Harley felt a pang of pain over his chest and growled through his teeth, "If only I came to you earlier—""It still wouldn't be you," she said, looking him in the eye, each line more brutal than the next.And with those words, she refused to look his way as he returned to Liam.She thought that Henry had put together the banquet since his wedding with Aubrey was coming soon. Now, however, it seemed that Henry only wanted to set up a meeting between Harley and her.Feeling weary inside, she leaned against Liam's chest and breathed, "I want a trip abroad to relax, Liam.""Abroad?" Liam had just that in mind, though he had planned that further in the future and for a different purpose.Her mentioning it herself unquestionably suited him. Gent
Gwyneth's attention, however, was constrained to the first part—bewitched in college?! Hell, she would have no idea Harley existed if not for Henry, let alone that he was Henry's cousin.And what did he have to do with her anyway?Shooting Liam a grumpy glare, she huffed, "Don't try to blame me for everything. I don't even remember what he looks like.""Really?" Liam asked, deliberately provoking her. In reality, he was initially upset after seeing the text, but Gwyneth's reaction delighted him to the last.Smiling, he asked, "So you're saying that I'm the only one in your heart?"In that case, why waste time?Also, Henry really had the gall to ask his woman to console his cousin!Sneering, he picked up Gwyneth's phone and called Henry, who urgently cried from the other end, "Did you see my text, Gwyneth? I really have no choice here… Harley's drunk, and he's been calling your name since yesterday. When he woke up just now, he—""So what?" Liam growled, cutting him short. "Yo
Liam Luther?! How could it be him?!Harley was left in disbelief. He was Henry's cousin, and even if they grew up in different places, he knew that Henry and Liam were friends for life.However, rumor had it that Liam had long since gotten married and loved his wife dearly. Could it be…Harley shelved the thought that occurred just then. Whatever the relationship was between Liam and Gwyneth or how reliant she was on Liam, the only thing Harley knew for sure was that he loved Gwyneth.His knuckles clenched at his sides for a long while as his eye flared once more. Without hesitation, he strode forward, cutting off Liam with his trademark sunny smile. "Greetings, Mr. Luther. I'm Harley Munroe, Henry's cousin. He spoke of you a while ago, so it's an honor to meet you today."Even as he spoke, his eyes never left Gwyneth, but he remained antsy even though he braced himself inwardly."Also, I'm wondering what's the connection here—""I want to go home, Liam," Gwyneth murmured before
After a restful night, Gwyneth returned to Greer College to meet up with Willa… Willa, for one, had placed high value on their meeting, to the point where she had postponed a class just so that they could discuss things without any interruption. Stirring her coffee, Willa chuckled as she muttered, “So, before moving on, let me apologize if I came off as snobbish the first time we met… I just have high standards since I want my work to be loved by many, you know? With that out of the way, let’s talk about the collaboration… I admit I like the plot, but… There are several conditions that you need to think about before we can proceed.” Nodding in response, Gwyneth found herself surprised that her demands weren’t outrageous at all. In fact, Gwyneth would’ve followed those principles even if Willa hadn’t brought them up! Though this was nothing to Gwyneth, it meant the world to Willa. After all, it was hard to find someone so honest these days, and she was rather grateful that she h
After putting some distance between them, Aubrey couldn’t help but ask, “…Are you sure she’ll agree…? If you need help, I do know a few scriptwriters that could easily replace Willa…” Sure, she had faith in her friend, but Aubrey seemed like a tough nut to crack… It didn’t help that there were so many other competent screenwriters out there to compete with! To her dismay, Gwyneth simply grinned and replied, “Don’t worry, I have a feeling that she’ll soon see things the way I do…” Just as Aubrey was about to sigh in defeat, a young man suddenly ran up to them and said, “Well hey there, ladies… Where to?” It was clear that he had his eyes on Gwyneth, and following a smirk, Aubrey replied, “Kid, you’re years too early to try hitting on us…” Sheepishly scratching the back of his head, the man muttered, “I mean, can I at least have your number…?” Naturally, Gwyneth wasn’t about to humor this person, especially since he was already starting to annoy her. With that, she simply sho
With that in mind, Gwyneth made her way to the author’s home… Twice, in fact. Both times, she was fully sincere with her persuasions… and with how determined she was, the author finally gave in and agreed to meet up. Pleased to hear that, she agreed and headed straight to Greer College straight after. If she wanted this to work, then she would need a professional screenwriter who shared her perspective on the job… Naturally, Gwyneth already had someone in mind. Willa Robson. With that, she quickly gave the college’s principal to ask for his permission to sit in on a class, and he agreed to her idea almost instantaneously. After all, it was an honor for someone of Gwyneth’s stature to ask for someone from his college! It was around then when Aubrey learned about what Gwyneth was doing… and frankly, she had a hard time processing things. After all, to think that her friend was taking all this so seriously! This was the same woman who used to only turn the television on to catch up
After leaving the villa, Gwyneth bolted straight for Director Motley’s house… and when she arrived, she realized that the family doctor was there as well. The doctor had met repeated failures whenever it came to scheduling a meeting with Gwyneth… But even though this was his chance to finally have a proper talk with her, he refrained. After all, he had already figured out that she was a woman who preferred keeping to herself, and since that was the case, he didn’t need to pry… Regardless, the two quickly began having a lengthy conversation regarding Director Motley’s health concerns, with the director occasionally contributing to the conversation when needed. Following that, Gwyneth began giving numerous helpful recommendations which eventually made Director Motley tear up a little. Shaking his head with a sigh of relief, the director muttered, “I really appreciate your help… Really, you’ve extended my life by quite a bit by just sharing all this…” “Hey, you’re going to make it
Having made up his mind, James began to find a way to apologize to Gwyneth.It turned out she had found a diretor she wanted for Moon Runners, but it was a newcomer who had only recently debuted and caused a tiny stir.James' expression contorted when he stumbled on the news.He had led countless film crews in winning innumerable accolades, but Gwyneth preferred some newbie over his illustrious achievements?! The woman was clearly blind!While he was certainly filled with ill will and was intent on seeing what Gwyneth could do with some novice director, he still had no choice but to apologize to her for the sake of his own future.However, Gwyneth had already anticipated his move—as soon as he called, she signaled for Wanda to put her on a YouTube livestream session.Oblivious to the fact, James repressed the humiliation he felt of begging mercy from a younger person and flashed a false smile. "Ms. Glen, I apologize for being blind and insulting you before… but I heard that you'r