The reason why Bianca remembered that string of numbers so well was because, in one of their make-out sessions, she had asked him about his birthday. She was in the throes of ecstasy when the man whispered those numbers into her ear repeatedly and forced her to commit those six digits to memory. "What's wrong, Bianca?" Nina was confused. Very few people knew about Luke's personal life. That was why the majority of the workers in the company did not know about Luke's birthday. It was also not available on the Internet. "It's nothing. Why is the password changed?" She asked curiously. "I don't know. In any case, the password changed when the new supervisor came in. Who knows what she's thinking? I have to admit that I don't like her though. She's too domineering like a bully. I guess she's been putting up a humble guise in those TV interviews," Nina could not help but tell Bianca her opinion of the new supervisor. "Well, she has the talent and fame to be a bully. Whatever.
"Do you have something on your mind, Ms. Laviere? Or are you not used to the local weather?" Luke asked curiously. "I think I'm still not used to the weather here. I'll try to adjust myself so that I can be at my optimal condition," Mavis said coldly. Luke nodded. "Mm. I've always believed in your capabilities, Ms. Laviere. You can keep the document here. We'll discuss it in detail tomorrow." "Alright." Mavis turned around and left. Luke nodded in satisfaction. That was Mavis for him. In front of him, she had been distant and aloof, as though she desired nothing, and no earthly temptation could move her. That was what Luke liked the most about Mavis. She was capable, professional, and not bothered by personal matters. Those were the qualities of a perfect worker. "Ms. Laviere," Luke called out her name right when she was opening the door. Mavis stopped walking. With her face turned away from Luke, she smiled smugly. She turned around and resumed her usual, aloof exp
Xavier stepped forward and held Bianca's shoulders, not letting her leave. He looked into her eyes and observed the changes in her expression. Deep down inside, Bianca was not as calm as she looked. She was bothered by what Xavier said. Tears were welling up in her eyes, but she tried to push Xavier away. "You don't have to try to break us apart. I'll believe Luke no matter what he does." She took Nina's hand, and they walked away defiantly to the bus station. Xavier did not give chase. His brows were tightly furrowed, and his fists tightened and loosened… 'You'll come back to me someday, Bianca.' … Bianca wanted to take the bus home, but in her irritable mood, she decided to go to the kindergarten to pick up the two children instead. She gave Jason a call and found that he was on his way to pick up the children. She told him that she would be picking up the children with him today and asked him to wait for a while if he arrived first. After ending the call, Bianca
Back at home, the two children went to the study and did their homework, while Bianca went to the kitchen to prepare dinner. In the sink was a basin half-filled with water and two fishes. Bianca was going to prepare fish for dinner. Fish was very nutritious. It was the perfect food for a child's physical and mental development. Her children might be picky eaters, but Bianca wanted to try to change their food habits. After seeing Luke and Mavis ride in the same car, she was not in her element. She told herself not to overthink, but she could not control certain things. She picked up a fish from the basin and treated it as Luke. Whack! Whack! She hit the fish with the rolling pin, and it went still… She wanted to give a call to Luke, but she thought that it was beneath her dignity to do so. If Luke was really talking business with Mavis, then her call would be an unnecessary distraction. However, she nevertheless felt uneasy when she was reminded of Xavier's words…
Luke finally returned home late at night. When he opened the bedroom door, he was greeted by the tranquil scene of Bianca sleeping with the two children. The two children were neatly tucked under the quilt. Bianca was dressed in a silk nightgown. Her limbs that were as fair as ivory were outside of the blanket. Her cheeks were so soft and tantalizing… Luke pinched Bianca's cheeks, which woke her up. Bianca opened her eyes groggily. She looked like a newborn fawn. Luke could feel his abdomen become tight when he saw Bianca's innocent yet alluring appearance. "You're back." Bianca rubbed her eyes. Luke hugged her and gently kissed her forehead. "I'll go take a shower. You should sleep." He tucked Bianca under the blanket and said to her as though reprimanding a child, "You're already an adult, but you still kick the blanket when you're sleeping. What if you catch a cold?" Bianca wanted to say something, but he kissed her and walked away to the bathroom. Bianca looke
Jason dropped the children at school, then drove toward the company. Bianca sat in the back seat. The window was open, and she allowed the cold, piercing wind to blow on her face. The wind cut her delicate skin like a knife. It was painful, but it allowed her mind to be clear. Jason glanced at her and said, "The weather is cold today, Ms. Rayne. Mr. Crawford will blame me if you catch a cold." Bianca shook her head but did not reply to him. She closed her eyes. Jason was curious when he saw how languid Bianca looked. Did she have a fight with the boss? He did not think so. After being his boss's assistant for so many years, he knew how important Bianca was to Luke. Luke loved her more than anything else in the world. Why would he fight with her? … Meanwhile, in a shopping mall. Allison was dressed in a luxurious white fur coat and held two bulging shopping bags in her hand. She was at the checkout counter with two of her rich lady friends. The shopping bags were
Bianca seemed absent-minded the entire workday. She made many mistakes, and the department lead glared at her. "What's wrong? Is something bothering your mind?" Sue and Nina had asked her. Bianca shook her head and said nothing. Some things were not meant to be shared with other people. She tried to find many reasons to convince herself to trust Luke. Eventually, she could not hold back her doubts anymore and gave Luke a call. She dialed his number several times. The response she always got was, "Sorry, the number you have dialed is not in service." Her heart sank to the bottom of the abyss… She got off work right on time and returned to the apartment. Even though she had two children by her side, Bianca felt that the family was incomplete without a certain someone. The two children ate their dinner silently. She turned on the television. On the television was a news report. The tall and well-built man in her dreams appeared on television. Rainie instantly recog
On the television, Mavis was dressed elegantly. Her curly hair was swept to her back, which made her look diligent and capable. Standing next to Luke, they seemed like a match made in heaven. Luke looked directly at the camera with a mature and determined gaze. He remained calm in the face of the reporter's incisive questions. "The restaurants under T Corporation have been maintaining a high standard of quality, the proof of which can be obtained from the FDA. I suspect that there is some other reason that is causing the problems faced by the Regal Chain of Restaurants. We are still investigating whether it is a natural or a man-made cause. Once the results of the investigation are out, T Corporation will host a press conference and give the public a satisfactory answer!" Bianca frowned. The Regal Chain of Restaurants under T Corporation was facing some problems about the quality of their food in Western Europe. The problem was not so much about financial loss, but rather t