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?"
Zach said, "You haven't eaten much today. Eat more. If you don't like it, I'll have the maid make something else for you."Madelyn snorted lightly, "You can eat it yourself."She thought, 'Why'd the Young family still have dealings with Zach? Logically speaking, Frida should hate Zach very much. Why'd she still have any interactions with him?'After some thought, Madelyn was sure it must be about Frida introducing some high-ranking official's daughter to Zach.Not long ago, Zach attended a banquet. It was reported the next day that the Ventropolis's mayor introduced his daughter to Zach. Zach even had dinner with her.Madelyn would not believe that Zach would not be moved by such power.Since that banquet, Madelyn used various methods to not allow him to touch her. She found him repulsive.Madelyn looked at her mother's portrait hanging on the wall as all her emotions disappeared. She then sat on the couch in front of the floor-to-ceiling window to look at the scenery outside.
The next morning, Madelyn felt uneasy as she covered her chest. She had been feeling this way for days, but it became increasingly apparent.Zach asked, "Are you not feeling well? Should I ask him to come and take a look at you?"Madelyn looked out of the floor-to-ceiling window as she shook her head absentmindedly, "I always feel like someone's watching me these days. Every time I ask Margaret to check, there's no one in that corner."Zach took her hand and put it in his palm before rubbing it, "Don't overthink it. We have bodyguards at home. It's very safe as long as you don't leave the villa. Even if there's any danger, I'll know immediately."Madelyn said, "The day before yesterday, I clearly saw a dark figure passing through that garden. But it disappeared very quickly. It's so strange."Zach responded, "Don't overthink it. Nothing will happen as long as you stay with me."Zach indeed had been protecting her very well. To ensure Madelyn's safety, the whole of Ventropolis was
Zach said, "There's no one. It was just your imagination."At that moment, a bodyguard in a black suit approached, "Mrs. Jardin, the person you just saw was me."Madelyn was confused, "It was you?"The bodyguard nodded, "Yes, I was patrolling over here. There was an unusual situation outside the door just now, so I went to check. I apologize for frightening you."Zach waved his hand, and the bodyguard left.Zach said, "Is it clear now? I've arranged for people to guard the villa these days. That was why you had such illusions."Now, let's go back to eat, okay?"Madelyn was not convinced. She turned her head to glance as she pondered, 'Was I really mistaken?"When she arrived at the entrance, Dalton suddenly ran over with a toy airplane. His running posture made Madelyn worried, "Mama..."When Madelyn was about to pick him up, Margaret took Dalton, "Ms. Jent, let me do it."Madelyn glanced at her hands before withdrawing them, "Okay."Zach held Madelyn's hand and went to the