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Harvey leaned back in his chair. Elara sat across from him yet the weight of his presence made it clear—he looked down on her. Before Harvey could say another word, Abel shot up from his chair. "Do you even hear yourself? Are you talking about not bowing to a man? A woman like you, acting so defiant—you must be out of your damn mind!" Abel kicked his chair aside, storming around the table toward Elara. Niamh bit down on her lower lip, trying to stop herself from laughing. Merida, who had been quietly eating, set down her spoon, her sharp eyes tracking Abel's every move. Just as Abel reached for Elara's collar, a voice rang out—deep, authoritative, cutting through the tension like a knife. "What the hell is going on here?" All heads snapped toward the entrance. "Grandpa!" Merida was already on her chair, gripping Abel's outstretched hand before he could touch Elara. The atmosphere in the private dining room grew razor-sharp, a fight ready to break out at
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The sheer weight of Leonard's presence crushed Abel, making it nearly impossible to breathe. In front of Leonard, he was too scared to say a single word."But…" Abel started, his voice weak. How the hell did it feel like Leonard was more of a father to Elara than he was? "You only need to answer me with one thing—do you understand?" Leonard's voice was calm, almost indifferent, yet it carried the force of a command. Abel's survival instincts kicked in. His throat bobbed as he struggled to force out the words. "Y-yes… I understand." Leonard's gaze lingered on him for a second longer before he turned away. Oliver pushed his wheelchair forward until he reached the head of the table. His eyes swept over the table, landing on a gift box carelessly tossed aside. A manila envelope with Fisher Corp's logo had slipped out onto the table. "What's this?" Leonard demanded.Harvey answered, "An employment offer for Elara." Leonard tilted his chin slightly, and Oliver immediat
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Harvey's grip tightened around the contract document, his fingers pressing hard enough to leave deep creases in the paper. Leonard's voice remained calm, his tone level—but it carried a weight that crushed any resistance Harvey might have had. "Your father didn't raise you right." The words hit like a hurricane, tearing down every bit of Harvey's pride and self-assurance. He was the head of Fisher Corp. He had been in charge for years. Everyone followed his lead without question. He saw himself as a ruler above all, his word absolute. But he never imagined that a higher power would one day bring him to his knees.But now, standing before the true power above him, he realized just how easily a god could pass judgment. His breathing grew shallow, the weight of it all pressing down on his chest. "Mr. Leonard, we're not just 'random people.' Don't you remember me? I met you at the Fisher residence when Dawn and I were kids…" Niamh tried to find common ground, reaching
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Harvey's jaw tightened, the muscles along his neck tensing as his Adam's apple bobbed slightly. Leonard's voice remained steady and calm—almost like a teacher correcting a stubborn student. "If you understand, then answer me with a simple 'okay.'" A sharp, tingling numbness crept over Harvey's scalp. For the first time in his life, he lowered his head. "…Okay." His broad shoulders, usually squared with authority, now sagged under an invisible weight. Defeat clung to him like a shadow. Leonard, satisfied with the response, turned and left. …Elara walked beside Leonard as they exited the restaurant. "Prof. Fisher, thanks for having my back in there," she said. Still in awe, Merida said, "Prof. Fisher, you were amazing!" Her head was still reeling from what she had just witnessed. For the first time ever, she had seen Harvey completely shut down. Her wide eyes shone with admiration as she looked up at Leonard. To her, he was someone from an entirely
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Hearing the waiter's report, Harvey's brows furrowed into a sharp crease. Were Leonard and Elara that close? As far as Harvey knew, Leonard had never even spoken to Elara before. But he quickly reasoned it out—Leonard valued talent. That had to be the reason he was looking out for Elara. Besides, Leonard was an old-school traditionalist. Even though Harvey and Elara were divorced, Merida was still a Fisher by blood. Leonard was just taking care of the mother of a Fisher heir. That was all. Still, something about it didn't sit right with Harvey. He pulled out his phone and made a call. "Follow my uncle's car. I want to know exactly where he's taking Elara." Just then, a familiar voice called out. "Mr. Fisher." Abel had returned. After seeing Leonard's car pull away, he turned back toward the restaurant with Daphne and Niamh in tow. Spotting Harvey alone in the private dining room, Abel hesitated before asking, "Why did Prof. Fisher leave so soon? And
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Oliver had a laptop resting on his lap. The moment he detected the tail, he activated the SkyNet system, running a trace on the vehicle following them. Elara sighed in exasperation.What the hell was wrong with Harvey?Leonard's dark eyes held a flicker of amusement, his expression unreadable. "Your ex seems very… interested in you." He said it so casually as if Harvey wasn't even his nephew but just some random stranger. "He's insane." Elara clenched her fists, forcing herself not to curse Harvey out in front of Leonard. Leonard didn't seem the least bit concerned. "Let him follow us if he wants." The sleek black luxury sedan continued its course, entering where Leonard lived, Oakread estate. The moment the vehicle crossed into the three-mile perimeter surrounding the estate, satellite surveillance locked onto all movement. Within that perimeter, security checkpoints were stationed at regular intervals. Within a half-mile radius of the estate, there were gu
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Just as Xavier reached Elara, he hesitated. He bit his lower lip, his flushed face showing a mix of excitement and restraint. Then, with wide, innocent eyes, he grinned at her. "Xav, I haven't seen you in so long! Can I give you a hug?" Merida spread her arms wide toward Xavier.Xavier looked a little nervous, his tiny fingers clutching the edge of his sleeve.He gave Merida a tiny nod.The next second, as they hugged, Xavier's feet suddenly left the ground. Merida had lifted him up with ease, bouncing him a couple of times as if testing his weight."Xav, you're heavier than before! Looks like you've been eating well!"Xavier's face turned beet red. At that moment, a row of uniformed staff members nodded in perfect synchronization. "Good evening, Mr. Leonard, Ms. Jones, and Ms. Merida." "Good evening," Elara responded politely. Still confused about what was happening, Merida instinctively followed suit, nodding back with practiced grace. Elara exchanged qui
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Leonard's gaze was deep, unreadable. "You need to shine at the Technology Creation and Sharing Summit." Elara didn't bother pretending to be polite. "So, Mr. Fisher, are you paying for all this?" Isisa chuckled. "Ms. Jones, pick whatever you like. Mr. Fisher instructed us to bring in the entire Aziona collection for you—no budget restrictions." Elara felt a flutter in her chest—so Leonard had actually considered bringing her into Dragonheart. He wanted to prepare her, to make sure she could hold her own at the summit and achieve something meaningful. This was yet another test from Leonard. "Mr. Leonard, thank you for this gift," she said, flashing him a dazzling smile. "I promise I'll pay you back a thousand times over! You won't regret investing in me." Her radiant expression was pure and unwavering. If Leonard was willing to bet on her, she was determined to bring him a massive return on his investment. Elara picked out a few gowns before heading into a private roo
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Harold smiled as he explained, "Of course, they're talking about the most prominent figure in all of Capitol."Although Angie had lived in Melcina for years, she still kept up with the major gossip surrounding Capitol's elite families.And when it came to the most famous heir of the Snapp family, none other than Theodore came to mind. His reputation was practically legendary—everything he touched turned to gold. It was as if, with just a flick of his fingers, he could rise to the top of any industry."Does he have any business dealings with Quantum Tech?" she asked.Harold replied, "Ms. Price is interested in having Mr. Snapp's firm, Polaris Law Firm, take over Quantum Tech's legal affairs."The moment Harold said this, Angie understood that Priscilla clearly had an ulterior motive. She must be looking to shift her business focus back to Eucon, and using Quantum Tech to pull Theodore into her orbit was the first step."So, that means Mr. Snapp's visit is to discuss a legal partne
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When Angie realized what she'd been saying, she quickly apologized, "Sorry, Leonard, for making you listen to my complaints all this time.""It's fine." Leonard's cool voice resonated like a struck bronze bell, sending subtle vibrations through her heart.This was the first time Angie had managed to keep Leonard on the phone for so long, though their entire conversation revolved around Elara.Leonard showing such rare patience made Angie's lips curve upward in delight."Can I call you again in the future?" She ventured the bold question, though anxiety churned inside."You may call if it's regarding Quantum Tech matters."He had glimpsed an Elara who was completely different from the respectful woman he knew through Angie's words. So, she had a temper too—how intriguing.Angie's smile stretched ear to ear as she continued, "Leonard, thank you for listening to my grievances.""Oh, right."Suddenly remembering something, Angie added, "Quantum Tech has a front-end project collabo
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Angie visibly flushed with embarrassment, and the other employees fell silent. Some immediately lowered their heads to focus on their meals, while others held their breath, pressing their lips together to control their expressions."Angie's been abroad too long—she's not used to strict workplace hierarchies," Samuel defended her, raising his voice."Elara, now that you're CEO, you just can't wait for everyone to bow and scrape before you, huh? You might not realize this, but modern workplaces emphasize equality—we all address each other as colleagues now."His mocking tone was unmistakable. As the eldest son of the Quinn family, he clearly didn't take Elara seriously.Elara met his disdainful gaze. "Fine."She continued calmly, "Then let's abolish internal titles at Quantum Tech. All employees will be leveled equally, with salaries determined by performance. Anyone above L4 will be downgraded to L4, so there's true equality across the board. That's the only way to eliminate workpl
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When Elara came to her senses, she noticed Leonard was already gone—and Angie had disappeared with him.The nature of Leonard and Angie's relationship was undeniably intriguing, but since Leonard chose not to share, Elara felt it would be improper to pry into her elder's private affairs.She then joined the other Quantum Tech employees in seeing off the city officials. Harold immediately seized the chance to cozy up to her. "Elara, I'm dying to know—how did you become Quantum Tech's leader?"He continued eagerly, "I've been helping out at Quantum Tech recently. Ohm Technologies and my lab are collaborating on a project with them."Elara merely nodded, showing no interest in further conversation.Undeterred, Harold pressed on. "Let me introduce you to everyone at Quantum Tech."His enthusiasm was purely for show—he wanted the company to know he had special connections with Elara."You know Mr. Quinn, right?" he asked, making introductions.Elara glanced at the sharp-featured man
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"Elara, you're the developer of the Prism project? Why have I never heard you mention this before?" Harold blurted out in confusion.After processing this information, he suddenly remembered Priscilla's second statement. He blinked, wondering if he'd misheard.He immediately turned to Samuel beside him. "Did I hear that wrong? It's so noisy here—what did Ms. Price just say? Who's Quantum Tech's leader?"Samuel's expression stiffened visibly.Meanwhile, Angie stared at Elara with suspicion. "What kind of deal did you make with Ms. Price? How could you possibly be Quantum Tech's lead?"Her instincts told her there had to be some mistake. She'd investigated Elara earlier. She was just a woman who dropped out of her direct PhD program at Capitol University to get married and become a housewife, without any substantial work experience.Someone like Elara might qualify as a janitor at Quantum Tech at best."What qualifications does she have to lead Quantum Tech?" Samuel muttered under
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"My apologies, Ms. Price, the alarms in the data center are too loud. Let's switch to a video call."As she spoke, Elara connected her phone to the projection system. Priscilla tapped her screen to enable video, and in the next second, her face appeared on the large display.Everyone looked up at the screen in surprise. Angie even gasped. "Ms. Price?" From Priscilla's perspective, her phone only showed Elara's face through the camera feed."Ms. Price, I'm already in the data center. Please give your instructions," Elara continued.Her tone remained perfectly neutral. Priscilla responded, "You're Quantum Tech's leader. What professional guidance could I possibly give you?"Elara turned on the speakerphone, amplifying Priscilla's voice through the room. Amidst the urgent wailing of alarms, Priscilla's words sounded almost surreal. The surrounding crowd struggled to process what was happening."Elara Jones, do you realize city officials are inspecting Quantum Tech today? With the
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Angie led the group into the digital data center."Good afternoon, Ms. Shelton." The employees greeted her with deep respect, their gazes filled with admiration.Angie maintained an aloof demeanor as she asked, "How's the testing on Prism's data coming along?""The basic framework is stable now. We're currently fine-tuning the details of Prism's database."Angie nodded. "Run the Prism system for our guests.""Uh... About that—"The staff hesitated. "We haven't fully mastered this framework yet..."Angie frowned. "After all this time, you still haven't figured it out?"Seeing their uneasy expressions, she sighed. "This framework's structure is elementary. Fine, I'll do it myself."The researchers' eyes lit up with excitement upon hearing this."The Prism model's framework design is incredibly complex—it completely defies conventional understanding. Yet Ms. Shelton mastered the entire codebase so quickly after joining!""No wonder she's Aempleforth Street's most sought-after g
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Samuel sneered. "I bet she's just clinging to Prof. Fisher by exploiting her past connection with Harvey."Harold pressed his lips together, silently agreeing with Samuel's words.As Angie finished her introduction of Quantum Tech, she took advantage of the officials' hushed discussions to glance at Elara. Remembering the photos Rosalie had sent her—showing Elara painstakingly building rapport with Xavier—Angie let out a cold, mocking laugh through her nose.She strode directly to Leonard's side to ask, "How's Xavier doing?"Elara was slightly surprised by the question. Angie bore some resemblance to Xavier, so she wondered what exactly their relationship was.Leonard ignored her inquiry and instead asked, "How long do you plan to stay at Quantum Tech?"Their exchange suggested familiarity."My goal is to join Dragonheart!" said Angie.She met Leonard's gaze with blazing confidence, but his expression remained as cold and detached as an eternal glacier.Craig interjected, "Pro
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The mayor, Craig Strickland, was both surprised and delighted by Elara's words. "So, Quantum Tech has made such rapid progress on the digital project under Ms. Jones' leadership!"He turned to his secretary and ordered, "Clear my schedule for the next two hours. I'll be accompanying Ms. Jones to inspect Quantum Tech."Elara's voice drifted to Leonard's ear. "Would Mr. Fisher like to join us as well?"Leonard let out a soft scoff. "You do enjoy making trouble for people."Elara volunteered eagerly, "I can push your wheelchair!"Only after she had wheeled Leonard onto the MPV did he speak again. "Do you plan to use me as your shield at Quantum Tech too?""Mr. Fisher, I need you." Her voice, that was soft yet earnes,t sent a ripple of something unnameable through Leonard's chest."I need your guidance. I want you to watch over me a little longer."She settled into the seat beside him as the MPV door slid shut. Leonard's expression tightened imperceptibly, his right index finger re
