Trying his best not to lash out at every single person he crossed, Dwight began storming to the AMC Group’s main office… and despite the receptionist’s best efforts, she was unable to stop him from kicking Gwyneth’s door open! “So the report regarding our food standards wasn’t enough…?! You had to declare our involvement in the money laundering racket too?! You make me sick, Gwyneth…!” …What? Though she did rat them out regarding the food incident, she knew nothing about the latter. Regardless… Lowering her fountain pen, she sneered before replying, “First of all, I’m assuming you have no proof of any of those accusations? Secondly, I don’t think it’s wise of you to be causing such a racket in my office…” “So you’re still playing dumb…?!” “I have nothing to admit if I did nothing wrong. Now, then… Until you come back with proof, please leave. In case you haven’t noticed, I’m no pushover like Gaspard…” scoffed Gwyneth who was ready to call security in to drag him out. Howeve
Though Liam was usually straightforward when it came to admitting what he had done, he couldn’t help but hesitate a little this time. After all, he knew very well that Gwyneth didn’t like him meddling in her affairs, and… Since she had cooked this wonderful meal for him, it probably meant that she already knew the answer anyway. With all that in mind, he ultimately placed her in his arms before muttering, “…I was…” Feeling her heart melt a little when she heard that, Gwyneth replied, “…And why did you? I thought you had already made peace with the Dolton Group…” “…You’re… not upset?” asked Liam who was more surprised than anything. “…Why would I be? That aside, you haven’t answered my question,” replied Gwyneth in a slightly playful tone. “…It was because of you… It was right after you told me that Dwight had threatened you, and I… I just couldn’t stand you being treated like that…” muttered Liam who still felt angry thinking about that day. Smiling broadly, Gwyneth nodded
The fact that they were gutsy enough to frame Liam meant that they already had everything planned out… and even the truck driver insisted that Liam was the one who had ordered the timbers! Hell, they had even gone so far as to fabricate voice recordings and ledgers that could all be considered evidence against him! With all that in mind, Liam soon found himself sitting in a dimly lit room with two municipal councilmen continuously pressuring him to crack. One of them was Jerry Stilton, one of the inspectors under Ellery’s payroll… “Well, Mr. Luther? Do you admit to your crimes?” Remaining as calm as ever, Liam replied, “Again, I was framed, and as for the recording… There were several other voices in the mix. Who’s to say that that voice really belonged to me? And how are you so sure that the ledgers point to my account?” “Hah! As if you’d use your public account when dealing with jerrybuilders!” snapped Jerry, fully intent on pinning the crime on Liam. Watching as Liam glare
With the netizens' heartfelt flaming and the malicious incitement of keyboard warriors under Ellery's payroll, more become aware of Liam's involvement in jerry-building.Naturally, most were furious, and Luther Corporation was eventually caught in the slander campaign, with the company's net worth taking a nosedive.As he browsed through all the articles on Luther Corporation, Root could only watch as the netizens grew increasingly indignant, even launching personal attacks. He certainly could not take it—even if he had not actually met Liam that many times, Liam was Gwyneth's husband! How dare they flame him like this?! And it was clearly a baseless rumor—the man would never jerry-build!Still, he more or less calmed down before he made his move despite his indignation. After some thought, he consulted Gwyneth, asking, "Have you seen the news, Ms. Glen? Should I do something to snuff out the news?"Root did not specify anything, but Gwyneth immediately knew what he was talking a
Root's efficiency was unquestionable. In ten minutes, he had gathered evidence and sent everything to Gwyneth's phone.It was proof that the journalists were under the Doltons' payroll and waited at the airport to make a scene.However, that begged the question—how did the Doltons find out that she and Liam were at the airport?Still, she glanced sideways, keeping impassive as she texted Root, telling him to keep digging just before Liam glanced at her phone in suspicion.Unsurprisingly, Liam was the one who leaked the news that he was at the airport.Gwyneth put away her phone, unable to come up with a reason as to why Liam would do this. She did not tell Root to keep digging either, instead turning to Liam and asking the question bluntly.Liam appeared taken aback before chuckling as he brushed his warm palm over her forehead."Don't you know the principle of playing the long game?" He smiled.Gwyneth rolled her eyes and slapped his hand off—she certainly knew, but she did no
Netizens had always been fickle.Even if Liam and the jerry-building incident was trending at the moment, something else would trend in its place in a couple of days.Moreover, the jerry-building was a fabricated crime!And if Liam were to turn the tables, his first move would be against Dolton Group!As such, Ellery had to stop focusing on Liam to prevent that. He took his father's advice and analysis, utilizing all his family connections as well as a huge sum of money to bail Dwight out of lockup.Though he was doing everything he could and enforcing preventive measures for Dolton Group, he remained completely oblivious.After all, Liam did not have to make a move at all—it was not just Ellery's keyboard warriors but several reliable PR officers from Luther Corporation who were directing online sentiment as well.As they fought to a stalemate over the next few days, Ellery decided he could not wait and recruited more keyboard warriors, intent on scandalizing Luther Corporati
Just days ago, the network around the Doltons' residence had been cut off. It was no surprise now that they did not receive any calls!Though Liam immediately came to mind, Ellery and the rest of the Doltons were now helpless at this critical juncture, let alone did they confront him.Quickly coming to an agreement, Ellery and Dwight decided to wait out the storm while pulling strings with every connection they had.Meanwhile, in a spacious office, Jerry was grasping at straws despite all the concrete evidence against him.Crying like a baby, he abandoned all dignity as he pleaded to Mark Charlton, the municipal chairman, "Please, give me a chance, Mr. Charlton! I-I just can't stand Liam Luther. That's why I had him incriminated! Everything they're saying online isn't true—I'm not on anyone's payroll! Please, I apologize… I know I was wrong, so give me a chance! Didn't I serve loyally at your side for years? I promise to make up for my mistake!"While deliberate defamation was a
Liam and Gwyneth arrived at the hotel where they would be having dinner with Mark, with Mark himself arriving soon after they did.Seeing the assortment of luxury dishes on the table, he smiled in wry amusement. "Come now, Liam. Your grandfather and I are old friends, and this whole mess was nothing major. A couple of normal dishes would be fine—you don't have to go that far."If anything, he should be the one treating Liam and his wife to dinner—he would not have seen the true ambitions of the man he personally groomed otherwise.Sighing subtly, Mark took his seat and turned toward Gwyneth. "And you must be Gwyneth, Liam's wife?""Guilty as charged. Good evening, Mr. Charlton." Gwyneth smiled elegantly as their eyes met, keeping down the hem of her skirt as she rose."Wonderful." Mark nodded in admiration before throwing Liam a pointed look. "I've been hearing rumors that Liam spoils his wife to bits, and I was actually skeptical. Now that I've met you, I must admit that you woul
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