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
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