Kevin explained, "Audrey is the daughter of the mayor of Ventropolis, and some of our company's projects require the mayor's approval."'Hmph, fine!' Blake thought. She smiled at Kevin, then casually tossed the half-empty water bottle she had just finished drinking onto him."Sorry! It's past work hours now. Go visit her yourself if you want to. I'm not tagging along as a third wheel."Next to them was SereneCare Hospital. It was convenient for Blake to have dinner around here as she could easily walk home in about fifteen to twenty minutes. She pulled twenty bucks from her pocket and handed it to Kevin."This is for the ride."Then, Blake swiftly opened the car door, got out, and closed the door. She did not look back as she left.'I must be out of my mind. Instead of going home, I remained hungry without eating and followed him to this place.'Blake entered a restaurant at the end of the street. After placing her bag, she immediately ordered a full table's worth of dishes.Ke
"Careful." When Liam saw Blake was about to fall, he reached out from his pocket and caught her around the waist. The passerby who accidentally bumped into her quickly apologized.After steadying Blake, Liam noticed the flashing green light. Subconsciously, he grabbed her hand. Blake was momentarily stunned. She looked at the hand holding hers and quickly withdrew it as they reached the other side of the street."Thank you! I didn't expect to be so engrossed in talking to you again that I forgot to watch the road. I'll be more careful next time."Liam put his hand back in his pocket and said calmly, "It's okay. Your hands are a bit cold."Blake exclaimed, "Ah, that's just me. I'm always cold, especially when winter hits. My hands and feet are freezing, but it's okay. I've gotten used to it."Liam remained silent. After walking for a while, Blake suddenly remembered, "Isn't your place supposed to be the other way around from where we're walking?"Liam's eyes flashed, and he replie
Liam entered the door code. The door chimed and swung open. He reached for the light switch on the wall, flooding the living room with brightness. The spotless room revealed neatly stacked files on the table. Blake ran her hand along the cabinet at the entrance, noting how neatly everything was arranged.'Compared to this place, I'm living in a pigsty.'She asked, "Where do you keep your medicine? I'll get it for you. Sit on the sofa and rest for a while."Blake did not receive a response. When she looked over, Liam was already asleep on the sofa. Blake had no choice but to look for the medicine. After a while, she finally found it in his room. After some thought, Blake put it back and returned to the living room. She boiled a pot of water, set it to keep warm, and covered him with a blanket, thinking that when he woke up, he could have some warm water.She stepped forward, removed his shoes, and carefully laid him against a pillow.After tucking him in, Blake hid on the sofa, wat
Blake hesitated for a moment, not understanding his intention. Then, she realized and said, "In that case, you can transfer my permanent position to Susan. I'm leaving in three days, and there's no point in me staying. I had agreed to stay before because of Madelyn. Since that's over now, let's just call it quits."Kevin rarely gazed at her with emotion, though it was not anger but dissatisfaction. He said, "What do you think Jardin Corporation is? A place you just can come and go as you please?"Blake sneered. She leaned over the table to gaze at Kevin, "Mr. Harrison, you wouldn't be reluctant to see me go, would you?"Kevin's eyebrows furrowed, and Blake knew it was a sign of his anger. He never had a good temper with her, and she did not want to receive a cold shoulder. After toning down her smile, Blake stood up straight and earnestly said to him, "Mr. Harrison, I'm serious this time. Initially, being an assistant was merely a means to make a living for me. Now I realize that th
Olivia who was standing at the side reminded, "Liam, the person we're waiting for is almost here. Let's go in now."Liam did not look at her. He continued staring at Blake as he said, "Let's have lunch together later."Blake happily nodded, "Sure."Liam responded, "I'll come find you later."Blake replied, "Okay."After she returned to the office, she put the contract into the drawer before continuing to enjoy her relaxed working hours.Janice envied her, "I'm so jealous of you! Now, you get a salary without having to do anything. Unlike us... We have endless tasks to do."Blake put a peanut into her mouth, "That's because I'm Ms. Samford's assistant. I can't do anything about her not being in the company. You do know that we're sitting right in front of Kevin. I can't help you with your tasks."Janice adjusted her glasses and sighed deeply.Blake put on her headphones and finished watching an entire drama series.It was already lunchtime without her realizing it.While she
A photo was sent to a Jardin Corporation employee's group chat.The photo was accompanied by a text: [Oh my, Blake looks like a person with integrity, but she's actually fooling around. Isn't she with Mr. Harrison? Yet, she's holding another man's hand in public.]People started replying to it in the group chat just a few seconds later: [Mind your own business! She comes from a powerful family. She even has the support of the CEO's wife. She has nothing to worry about.][Yes! You better not interfere. Otherwise, Blake might get unhappy and ask the CEO to fire you. Anyway... Just stay away from her.][Sigh, we don't have a strong family background! We have to work so much every day. She has nothing to do in the office, and yet, her salary is higher than mine. It's so frustrating how unfair life is!]Blake still had no idea that so many people were talking bad about her behind her back. The conversation in that group chat had been screenshot and spread to other department's own grou
Liam said, "She approached me before!""What do you mean?"Liam did not want to keep it from her, so he explained everything in detail.Blake said, "What did you say? Yvonne wanted you to look for Madelyn four years ago? But why?"Weren't you still in the hospital at that time? Why'd she come to you? Liam... Who are you exactly?"Liam appeared indifferent as he looked toward a nearby place, "I'm just an ordinary person. Blake, you have to keep this a secret for me."Blake responded, "Don't worry. I won't reveal a single word to anyone."Liam replied, "Let's go back. I still have work to do."Blake said, "Okay. How many chapters will you be updating today?"Liam responded, "How many chapters do you want to read?"Blake answered, "I want to read the final chapter. You've already written over three million words. Isn't the story going to finish soon?"Liam replied, "Many words don't necessarily mean it's ending soon. For me, it's just the beginning."Blake said, "I wonder if M
Madelyn did not like to eat spinach, garlic, vinegar, and spicy food. Zach remembered all of this.However, the maid accidentally put some spinach on the pastina, "I'm really sorry, Mrs. Jardin. I was so absent-minded. I forgot you don't eat spinach. I'll serve you a new bowl."Madelyn looked at the green spinach on the pastina as she responded, "It's fine. I'll just pick them out."Zach said, "Be careful next time."The maid replied, "Yes, Mr. Jardin."The maid then left the living room to leave Zach and Madelyn alone. Zach picked out the spinach from Madelyn's bowl and put them into his bowl.Madelyn asked, "Did you make the pastina alone?"Zach responded, "Yes."Madelyn had an indescribable feeling. In her previous life, she had been married to Zach for nearly ten years. She learned to do laundry, cook, and take care of their house for him. She took care of him very well. Now, Zach actually learned to make pastina for her.Madelyn asked, "When did you learn how to make it?"