Elio approached Evelyn and calmly said, "This car is your birthday gift, and the roses too, all nine hundred and ninety-nine of them... Since you don't like me, I won't get in your way. Happy birthday. I'm off."His words shocked the onlookers, with one girl saying in disbelief, "Can you believe it? She's got such a great husband and doesn't even appreciate him. What is she thinking?"Another young woman sighed, "It's sad when you don't recognize the good things you have. If he were my husband, I'd pamper him daily, treating him like royalty!"Evelyn watched Elio walk away, Sunny and four big bodyguards trailing behind him. Her face was a mix of feelings she could not sort out. She almost called out to him, but the words would not come. Only silence filled the air.She did not know how to make him stay. She had been too harsh before, telling him more than once to leave and even talking about getting a divorce tomorrow.Everyone's eyes followed Elio as he left. Two fancy cars rolle
The night was fading, and the city lights were twinkling.Evelyn was riding in a white BMW X5 with the windows rolled down and the cool breeze gently touching her beautiful face. Her eyes were sparkling with tears, and her heart was too full of feelings to settle down.Then, a song with a raspy voice came from a store's speakers, singing "One Way North." The song was so unique and touching that it made her feel sad.Tired and feeling guiltyMy heart is heading northTo the one who loved me soPlease hold back your tearsLeaving behind only pieces and breaksMy heart keeps going northTo the one who cried for loveHave I really lost you forever…Hearing that song, Evelyn's tears just would not stop. Maybe she really had lost the one who loved her so much.It seemed like fate had its own plans, bringing people together but not letting them stay.Inside a black Benz, it was all quiet except for the soft hum of the engine.Elio leaned back in the comfy back seat, feeling worn
Sunny was totally shocked and could not make sense of it. To her, the chairman was the best man in the world—not for his money, but for his kind heart, his skills, and his loyalty. She could not understand how his wife could fail to see his value."Well, you should get some rest." Not sure what else to say, Sunny left quietly, closing the bedroom door behind her. She took one last look at her boss, who looked so sad and sighed to herself, feeling really sorry for him.For Elio, the only way to forget his troubles was to practice. He trained until after midnight, and then, worn out, he went to his bedroom and fell into a deep sleep.His usual routine had him up at just after five in the morning. After freshening up, he put on the black training clothes that his assistant had given him—a T-shirt and shorts—paired with his sneakers and headed to the gym. There, he was surprised to see a familiar face.Sunny was there, running on the treadmill. She was wearing a training outfit just
Rainbow Media Film and TV Company was tucked away in a quiet spot. Elio arrived on his electric bike a little after nine. He hit the brakes and peered inside.The office building sat in the courtyard with an electric sliding gate at the entrance. A sign stood by the gate, announcing, "Visitors must register their vehicles."A security guard in his fifties, dressed in a blue uniform, stepped out of his booth and asked, "Hey there, young man, need help?"Elio stepped off his bike and walked it over, "I'm here for a job interview."The guard looked him over. Elio's plain clothes and old scooter did not match the flashy style of others there. The guard guessed, "Came to apply as a security guard, didn't you?"Elio grinned, "You got it. Sharp eye!"The guard beamed with pride, "I've got a good eye for people. This company treats us well. Being a guard's a decent job—just do it with care and responsibility."Elio respected that. A security guard might not rank high, but dignity is not
"Enough nonsense, you dare to argue?" Natalee snapped.Elio could not just watch. He frowned and said, "Big star, think about your image. Why lower yourself to argue with a security guard?"Natalee turned and saw Elio, surprised. "Is that you?" she said, looking at him with his scooter with scorn. "What a surprise, it's Evelyn's live-in son-in-law.""Yes, we meet again. I'm telling you, don't make trouble for others, or it won't go well for you," Elio replied calmly."Go away, you look so poor. Where's your fancy car? Your entourage? Last night was just a show, wasn't it? You probably rented that BMW for Evelyn just to look good. And now, you're totally exposed on that old scooter," Natalee taunted, feeling a rush of joy at her cleverness.Elio huffed, "You don't need to worry about me. If you want to get into Rainbow Media, you've got to sign in first.""Who are you to boss me around?" Natalee glared at Yaffe and demanded, "Tell me, what's this guy doing here?"Looking a bit sc
Yaffe knew that deputy general manager Hill was tough, but he never thought he would get fired over this. He tried to explain quickly, "Ms. Hill, I wasn't trying to be difficult. It's just that we have a rule that all visitors have to sign in.""Be quiet!" Yessica said with a frown. "Enough with the excuses. What does the rule matter? It's different for different people. And Natalee isn't just my niece; she's a big star. You can't just stop her. What if you mess up the contract signing? Can you pay for the loss?"Yaffe did not know what to say. His face turned red, and he rubbed his hands, feeling helpless.The security manager came up quickly to try and help Yaffe. "Ms. Hill, please don't be mad. Mr. Lynch just got mixed up. Please let it go.""No way," Yessica said firmly, not showing any mercy. She was fuming as she spoke, "Just a security guard, and he dares to mess with my niece? He's challenging me, showing no respect. He's got to go..."However, before she could finish her
Gabriel arrived, out of breath. Seeing Elio, he greeted him with great respect. "Chairman, we've all been eagerly awaiting your visit. Welcome!"Elio nodded and turned to the two women who had been so full of themselves. Their faces went pale, their earlier boldness gone.Who would have guessed that this ordinary-looking guy was actually the chairman, the secret big boss of several companies, the captain steering the Evamor Group, and a super-rich tycoon worth 150 million?Yessica felt sick with regret. She silently blamed her niece for being bad luck, making her, who was usually so clever, commit a huge blunder. She was no longer worried about her pride. She bowed quickly, saying over and over, "Chairman, I was so blind and offended you. I'm so sorry, it's all my fault, please forgive me..."Gabriel was shocked and speechless. What was happening? This woman had actually offended the chairman. She was really too daring.Elio chuckled calmly and scolded her, "You being a deputy g
On the plush leather sofa, Elio sat tall and proud. In front of him stood Natalee, a singer with a bit of fame in Cloudsea. Gone was her usual confidence, replaced by a sorry figure apologizing profusely. The scene was odd, especially since Natalee was so pretty and had such a stunning figure. Yet, her apologies made her seem even more appealing.Elio couldn't shake off the lingering sting of the false accusations from the previous night. However, with her offering an apology now, he recognized the importance of forgiveness when possible. Moreover, he couldn't deny feeling a twinge of awkwardness with her standing there, exuding such grace. Eventually, he relented, saying, "We're even now."Natalee stepped closer, her eyes brimming with tears. "Chairman, please, don't fire my aunt. I'll do anything you ask if you just let her stay," she begged.She was so upset about dragging her aunt into her mess. She would do anything to keep her aunt's job, even if it meant playing by some unsav