The receptionist shook his head to interrupt Jason and politely turned him down with a smile, "I'm sorry, this is what the CEO ordered."Jason looked at Luke helplessly. He did not expect someone to stop them."The briefcase," Luke said.Jason immediately handed the briefcase to Luke.Luke took out a file from the briefcase and handed it to the receptionist. "Can you hand this document to your CEO?""What is this?" the receptionist asked."Documents not related to this tender. However, these documents are important to him," Luke said.The receptionist hesitated. If there was money or something else in the file, he would be criticized if he handed it to the CEO.The CEO had been furious since he knew that some departments were secretly changing the bidding requirements. He postponed the meeting, scolded the relevant personnel, and imposed administrative penalties. Some people even lost their jobs.He dared not take the risk."This is a document related to your CEO. I’ll only h
Marcos, who was used to making deals, was stunned by what Luke said. He asked, "That's it?""Yeah, that's it," Luke affirmed."I don't need to let you win the bid?" Marcos was still in shock. ‘He doesn't care about the bidding but wants to see other people's bids?’"No, I'm very confident in my company's proposal," Luke said firmly.Marcos was even more puzzled. Since he was confident, why would Luke want him to disclose all the bidders’ proposals? "Since you’re so confident and you’re asking for the proposals to be made public, are you worried that the result will not be fair and just? You can rest assured that I’m keeping watch myself. It’ll be judged according to the various proposals as well as the strength of each company.”"You’re known for being fair and impartial in the industry. To be honest, I asked you to do this not for fear of unjust results but for my personal affairs," Luke said vaguely."Your personal affairs?" Marcos was even more surprised that such a good exc
Whether it was the content of the bid or the capability of the company, they were on the losing end...They had not only lost, but they also failed to embarrass T Corporation in public as Pierre wished.When T Corporation's proposal was displayed, there were a lot of compliments. Luke kept looking at the screen and did not react.He was waiting for the proposal that Luca took.Marcos' assistant continued to show the proposals.Marcos sat on the chair and looked at everyone with a smile. However, what he was most curious about was Luke's expression.The meeting went on, and many companies took the opportunity to learn from their competitors. After all, there was only one person who could win the bid, but it was rare to have an opportunity to look at the proposals of others.They could pinpoint the strengths of each company. Anyway, there would be more opportunities to compete in the future.Luca was stunned when she saw T Corporation’s proposal.It was not the one she stole.T
This was great news, but Luca was not happy.After this meeting, she had to face Luke. She did not know how to explain herself.‘Should I escape?’The only way that Luca thought that she could avoid having to explain anything was to escape.After the results were announced, the meeting was over. There was a lot of commotion around, but all she could only hear were words of congratulations.Luke should be very happy. He always had his eye on this project. Since this project was in hand now, it meant that T Corporation would expand to the Russian market.At the same time, this project would cover the loss of Dr. Albus’ project so that T Corporation could survive the crisis. The shareholders would not make a scene.Luca sat there and looked at Luke, who was greeted with envious glances from various companies. At that moment, he was the most attention-grabbing person in the venue.It was indeed a good day, but it was unfortunate that she would also have to leave Luke’s side.In th
"What kind of relationship?" Pierre was so angry that he was no longer rational.He lost a lot of money, and the unexpected results made him lose his mind. He could not vent at Luke, so he had to find Abel.Hera rolled her eyes and wondered if Pierre was stupid or acted with intention!"It's the kind of relationship where he would come to me occasionally and give me pocket money." She did not make things too clear because she wanted to save her dignity.At the same time, she did not want to show that she was close with Abel. After all, he had so many enemies. She did not want to get in trouble.Pierre understood and sneered. He saw Hera as an escort who was willing to do anything as long as there was money involved."What are you laughing at?" Hera was annoyed. His laughter was full of contempt. How dare he think of her as an escort?"You’re such an arrogant escort. What’s wrong with me laughing at you?" Pierre said grimly. He thought of her as a woman who could be bought with m
"During this time, I’ll have Rain help monitor Luca." Luke was not worried about anything else. He was just worried that Luca would disappear.As such, he had arranged for Rain to watch over Luca.If she disappeared because of this, he was not sure where to find her."Okay." Jason did not worry when he saw that Luke planned everything out.Luca had been hiding in the room and did not come out. She looked at the gorgeous decorations. The emotions that filled her heart were guilt, helplessness, and sadness about their upcoming separation.In the evening, Luke knocked on her door and asked, "Are you in there?"When she heard his voice, Luca got up from the sofa slowly and went to open the door for him."Mr. Crawford, is everything okay?" she asked.Luke raised his head slightly. He found that her expression was normal, and her eyes were not red. In three years, she had grown a lot.A woman who used to cry out of frustration when faced with difficulties could now face everything c
This scene, although depressing, was also beautiful.Luke noticed that she had been looking at the garden and suddenly remembered that she, like Queenie, was interested in gardens and such.She would surely like such an ancient European-style garden."Do you like the style?" Luke asked.Luca was stunned when she heard his question. She glanced at the others, and none of them seemed inclined to answer him.Luke was looking at her. He was asking her."This style is very rare. It's gorgeous. It should be beautiful in spring," Luca did not answer him straight and commented objectively.A lot of space was needed to create such a garden.Ordinary villas had limited garden areas, so it was usually difficult to create such a style. One could only see this style of gardens in ancient castles.Although the leaves of the plants in the garden had fallen off, Luca could still recognize some of the plants. They would grow and bloom more beautifully after vernalization."Miss, you’re right.
Luca stared at the gleam in Vivian's eyes. She knew Vivian was just reminiscing about the past to conceal her sorrows. Luca felt more deeply when she was able to understand how Vivian felt. She could not bear to leave Luke too, but she had to face the cruel reality. What could she do even if she was reluctant to leave him?“It would be enough as long as the memories are kept in our minds,” Luca said in a soft, gentle voice, comforting Vivian and herself. It was enough for Luca that she once used to live happily together with Luke.Vivian gazed at Luca. What Luca said was right, and there was no way she could refute it.“Luca…” Vivian could feel that the woman in front of her had been through a lot. Her sigh was filled with true feelings. However, she was almost the same age as her …"Saying goodbye to someone means a new beginning in your life. Be happy." Luca added as she looked at the huge screen and the high-end sound system. Luca knew it would be great to watch a mov
The volunteer did not mind. As long as it meant he could recover, he was willing to endure any pain. “It's okay. I can handle it.”Luca nodded.The door to the vehicle opened, and a man stepped inside. Due to the lack of sterilization, he did not dare approach the inner part of the vehicle. Instead, he placed several bottles of saline on the outside.“This is the saline that Mr. Shanks prepared. He asked you to inject it when you can,” the man relayed Shanks' message.“Got it.” Luca reached out to take the bottles. After thoroughly disinfecting them, she brought them inside.It was more complicated than being in a hospital.Since the volunteer's body was still weak. They had to maintain as sterile an environment as possible.However, it still fell short of the ICU's standard.Luca stayed with the volunteer until evening. Gerald stood outside the medical vehicle and called, “Ms. Craw, it's time for dinner.”Luca took off her protective gear and stepped outside.“Ms. Craw, di
“Don’t worry, it won’t affect you in the slightest,” said Abel.The villa was bought under Shanks’ name.So while it appeared to be the Island of Despair’s property, it was, in fact, Shanks’ personal asset.Abel shot a glance at his subordinates, who stood beside him. Without hesitation, they grabbed the doctor and hauled him away.As Hera watched the scene unfold, she felt a sudden pang of unease. She was well aware of Abel's methods. Punishment was never off the table. However, seeing the way things were unfolding, Hera could not shake the feeling that Abel might actually take the doctor’s life.Still, they were in A City, a country with strict laws. Would Abel really go that far?As Abel turned to leave, Hera said almost nervously, “Darling…”“I have some matters to take care of. Be good and stay here. Don’t wander around, okay?” Abel’s mood was apparently lifted by the successful surgery. His voice was unexpectedly gentle.Hera’s unease only deepened. She grabbed the slee
All three of them stepped out of the vehicle.Hera realized that the surgery might already be over and could not wait to hear the results.Abel, equally eager, immediately asked as soon as he saw them, “Is the surgery finished?”“Yes, the surgery was successful. The transplant was completed, and all the nerves we could connect have been repaired. Now, it’s up to the follow-up treatment,” answered Shanks.The doctor who had been kicked out earlier stared in disbelief.They actually succeeded in the transplant? How was that even possible?“Great, fantastic!” Abel let out a sigh of relief before bursting into laughter.What had seemed impossible in modern medicine had achieved a different outcome in Shanks’ hands.Unlike others who might celebrate the medical breakthrough, Abel’s joy came from a more personal place—Kassy would soon return to his side. His delight was unmistakable.“T-This can’t be!” muttered the dismissed doctor, who was still in shock. “A surgery this revoluti
After returning to her room, Luca told Luke about the surgery that day.She explained that she had not been able to participate in the operation and was uncertain if Abel would prevent her from being involved in the future. If she was not allowed to take part, she might lose her excuse to stay here. Also, she would not be able to help with what was to come.Luke replied to her message quickly, assuring her that everything was already planned out and she did not need to worry.Luca frowned slightly as she read his message. She wanted to ask about his plan but hesitated for a moment and decided against it. Knowing too much about Luke's men might backfire.Luca deleted their chat history but soon received another message from him.He told her that T Corporation had successfully won the bid and that he had already found someone to replace Lucius’ role.Luca let out a sigh of relief. Finding a replacement for Lucius meant that he was out of danger for now. The worry that had been we
However, Abel was not fooled by her words.He asked again, “Who are you looking for?”“Oh, I'm looking for Gerald. I've noticed that most people are here, but Gerald is missing, so I was just curious,” Hera replied honestly, knowing that Abel was naturally suspicious.“I’m starting to feel like you’ve become quite close with Gerald recently,” Abel asked suspiciously.Hera froze for a moment, then laughed and explained, “I often ask him to help with little things. He might not have many qualities, but he’s pretty diligent.”Abel did not respond right away, as though he was considering her words carefully.Hera lowered her voice and teased, “What's the matter? Are you jealous?”Before he could answer, she quickly added, “You’re so outstanding. How could I ever be interested in some ordinary man?”As soon as she said that, a flicker of unease crossed her mind.Abel was far superior to Lucius in looks and wealth. However, she seemed to be more drawn to Lucius.Despite her actions
For Shanks, no matter how skilled the two ophthalmologists were, they could not compare to Luca. The key was their smooth coordination. They were used to working together. If it were other doctors, they would probably start asking questions once they entered the operating room, making it impossible for Shanks to focus and perform the surgery calmly.Shanks believed this was a groundbreaking procedure, not just another teaching surgery for ophthalmologists.Abel understood Shanks’ concerns, but he still insisted, “They’re not just any doctors. They’ve signed agreements, and they won’t interrupt you with questions during the surgery. They’ll cooperate fully.”As Luca listened to Abel, she realized what he was really worried about. Besides the risk of the surgery failing, he was not confident in her.This surgery was important, and Abel was worried she might sabotage it in the operating room.Shanks furrowed his brows and looked at Luca.Luca gave him a faint smile. Whether or not
As Gerald shook his head furiously, it was not difficult for Luca to figure out what was going on.She glanced at Hera's irritation and figured it all stemmed from Luke being reassigned. Not being able to see him was clearly driving her to act like this.Luca secretly let out a sigh. They said women were the cause of trouble, but honestly, men could just be the same.Even with Luke disguised as an ordinary man, his cold and commanding air still captivated Hera.She glanced at the bowl nearby. The food Gerald brought Hera was barely touched.It seemed like she was so consumed with thoughts of Luke that she had lost her appetite...Luca’s expression remained unchanged. She was long accustomed to keeping her emotions in check around others.“Ms. Sanchez, you’ve misunderstood. I’m not close with Mr. Lucius, so I don’t have his contact information.” Luca kept her face impassive.“You’re lying!” Hera narrowed her eyes suspiciously. “You’re so close to him. How could you not have it?”
As soon as Luca returned to her bedroom after dinner, she received a video call request from the kids.It had been a long time since she last saw them. When she saw the call request, she locked the door, put on her headphones, and immediately answered.“Ms. Luca!” As soon as the call connected, the faces of all three kids appeared on the phone screen.“Sweethearts!” Luca blew them a kiss.“Ms. Luca, we miss you so much!” Tommy was the first to express how much they missed Luca.Luca's heart stirred with waves of longing when she heard them. She had been so busy recently, hoping to finish everything here quickly so that she and Luke could reunite with the kids. That was why she had not contacted them much.Plus, with Old Master Crawford taking care of them, she felt at ease.Now that Luca saw the faces of the three kids, her longing for them instantly surged and overwhelmed her.Her eyes reddened. “I miss you all so much too.”Rainie, always the thoughtful one, noticed her em
The men in the room were wincing in pain, but when they heard Gerald’s words, they were so furious they almost wanted to lash out at him. However, all their strength had been sapped by the excruciating pain, so they could only groan helplessly.As Shanks made his way upstairs, he paused halfway up the staircase and asked, “Is Luca cooking?”Gerald glanced at the kitchen and replied, “Yes, Mr. Shanks. It’s their fault. Ms. Craw was delayed in making dinner because of them.”Shanks' expression remained unchanged as he simply said, “Let me know when it's ready.”“Yes,” answered Gerald.After Shanks went upstairs, Gerald hesitated for a moment but decided to help the men to their feet, placing them one by one on the couch or chairs. As they slouched, groaning in pain, Gerald shook his head. “Do you guys now understand what happens when you mess with the wrong woman, especially Ms. Craw?”One of the men winced and asked, “Why did she have to be so brutal when throwing down?”“She