Larry was all smiles and getting ready to leave when he heard Liam's voice behind him."After canceling the project, let's redirect the marketing department and invest in material construction projects instead," Liam said.Watching Larry briskly walking away, Liam sat down in his chair. Deep in thought, Liam took a seat and chuckled softly, pondering to himself, 'What I'm doing seems more driven by personal interest than corporate interest.' Regardless of the perspective, he hoped that the Glacier Lake development would involve collaborating with Gwyneth.A few days later, at the hospital entrance, Elizabeth furrowed her brow as she observed the bandaged wrap around her arm. Despite her relatively short hospital stay this time, Liam hadn't visited her even once. Remembering how he used to visit her every two or three days during her previous hospitalization, the noticeable change made her unconsciously clench her teeth.Despite her less-than-ideal condition for discharge, Elizabeth
After swiftly finalizing the deadline and payment details with Elizabeth on the website, ShadowCipher delved straight into the depths of the Internet. This kind of task was a breeze for him, especially since Elizabeth had provided an abundance of information. It made it remarkably easy for him to uncover all the specifics regarding the fire that occurred years ago.However, as ShadowCipher cross-referenced the data and verified the identities of the individuals involved, he was suddenly taken aback. The names and ages of the two children who managed to escape the fire, along with some details about their later whereabouts, caused his expression to stiffen. He vigorously rubbed his eyes to ensure he wasn't hallucinating, and then meticulously organized the raw data before clicking "send."ShadowCipher possessed an inexplicable intuition, yet he couldn't be entirely certain about the truth of the matter. Hence, he chose to compile the information and send it to Gwyneth. He appended a n
At that very moment, Liam, Gwyneth, and Elizabeth found themselves frozen in place.The sudden appearance of Gwyneth caught Elizabeth completely off guard. Her initial startle quickly turned into relief, as if she had managed to accomplish two goals with a single stroke. This turn of events didn't seem so bad to her. Just as she was about to draw closer to Liam's comforting embrace, a powerful force abruptly pushed her away.Elizabeth's heart brimmed with reluctance, yet she clenched her teeth and forced a smile. "Hello, Ms. Glen. I apologize for being seen in such a state—"Before Elizabeth could finish her sentence, Liam interjected. "Gwyneth..." He took a step forward, reaching out as if to grasp Gwyneth's hand. However, Gwyneth subtly evaded him, retreating without leaving a trace. Her facial expression remained void of emotion, not even a flicker in her eyes.In a chilling tone, Gwyneth spoke, "It seems my timing couldn't be worse. I've interrupted your little moment, haven't
Liam furrowed his eyebrows slightly upon hearing his subordinate's words, a sharp glint appearing in his eyes. 'Seems like I'm not the only one interested in that fire.' With that in mind, he asked, "Can we retrieve it again?"The response he received was a simple, "I need some time."Liam's subordinates were always efficient and decisive, much like their employer. They possessed a clear understanding of their capabilities and would never mindlessly undertake a task solely for recognition.Liam spoke softly, "Do your best." After receiving an affirmative response on the other end of the phone, he ended the call.'Not only has the online information disappeared, but the contents of my email have also vanished,' Liam thought, a bitter laugh escaping his lips. 'I suppose there are plenty of skilled individuals out there.'Without hesitation, Liam slightly bent down and opened one side of the drawer beneath his desk. He retrieved a few sheets of paper, the very records he had previous
The change in tone of the company's CEO, Liam Luther, was palpable to everyone present. It was as if his mere presence compelled those who had been speaking moments ago to lower their heads and divert their gaze toward their own feet. While it made for a rather dramatic spectacle during the meeting, nobody wanted to be caught in the crossfire themselves.In fact, the others were right in their assumptions—Liam was indeed unhappy. It wasn't due to his employees holding differing opinions, but rather Porter's mention of Gwyneth during the meeting.Luther Corporation's success and prominence in the business world owed much to Liam himself. He always valued the opinions of his company's employees, even if it came from a janitor. But now, Porter had brought his own personal emotions to the meeting, obstructing the company's interests, and that had changed everything.Porter was taken aback by Liam's sudden shift in demeanor. His own heart trembled in response, but he had been engaged in
Elizabeth couldn't remember when the meeting had ended or how she had made her way back to her office. Alone in her chair, she gazed at the hurriedly jotted meeting minutes in her notebook, her mind in turmoil.She had been by Liam's side for so many years, yearning for his divorce from Gwyneth. During those days, she would daydream incessantly about how Liam would propose to her. However, Gwyneth, the woman whom Liam had never previously displayed any interest in, had now become a thorn in her side. Elizabeth had naively believed that erasing the digital traces of that fire and gradually distancing Gwyneth from Liam would suffice. Yet now, she realized her folly.Biting her lip, Elizabeth hesitated before finally grabbing her phone and dialing a number."Hi, Kingsley."The other end of the line fell into a brief silence, soon followed by an enthusiastic voice. "Elizabeth? Is that really you? Why the sudden call?"As she listened to the voice on the phone, Elizabeth silently smirk
At that moment, Liam's facial expression remained indifferent since he perceived it as a trivial matter. However, unbeknownst to Elizabeth, she had made an indelible mark on the wounded Kingsley. It was this incident that had ignited a profound and passionate love within Kingsley for Elizabeth.Coming back to the present, Kingsley assured Elizabeth, "Elizabeth, rest assured, I won't let this slide, not at all."This was exactly what Elizabeth wanted to hear.Kingsley pressed on, "I'll make Gwyneth Glen pay ten times over for how she treated you!"Upon hearing this, Elizabeth immediately interjected, "Please, don't..." But deep down, she couldn't help feeling a sense of excitement. "Please don't go too far. She shouldn't lose her life over this."Frowning, Kingsley awaited Elizabeth's next words.Elizabeth continued, "Actually, she has always prided herself on her purity, which is why she behaves so arrogantly..."Kingsley immediately grasped the situation. "Well, if that's the c
Upon hearing that director's words, Gwyneth couldn't help but stifle a laugh. She thought to herself, 'No right to interfere? Well, isn't that amusing.'Meanwhile, Wesley cast a peculiar gaze at the middle-aged individuals before him. These people were the shareholders as well as directors of Glen Corporation. Yet, in the presence of money, they could spout any nonsense."Really? Well, if that's what you say, then I feel much better," Gwyneth said, pointing her finger at the briefcase on the table. Her eyes betrayed a hint of cunning, but the people in the room paid her no attention. She continued, "I was actually considering having my assistant return the funds if any of you had objections.""Oh no, that won't do!" Gaspard interrupted Gwyneth this time.Gwyneth raised an eyebrow and looked at her father, with whom she hadn't communicated in days, wondering what "advice" he had for her."Ms. Glen..."Gwyneth's smile deepened at Gaspard's address. She lifted her chin slightly, ges