Ember looked at the photo. The woman in the photo was just one of Caleb's secretaries. How could Penelope say otherwise?It seemed that Penelope did not do her homework very well, as she couldn’t even identify Caleb's secretary. Now, she texted Ember with the intention of driving a wedge between Ember and Caleb. It was stupidity to the extreme.However, Penelope had a good point. Caleb was never short of women. Even if the one in the photo was the secretary, so what? He did have a lot of women around him.Ember was late in responding to Penelope. The latter couldn't sit still at all, so she sent another message. "Ember, to tell you the truth, Caleb likes you now just because you're Avery's mom. Do you think Caleb will still take care of you if he successfully takes custody over him?"Ember did not want to engage in a verbal altercation with her, but Penelope was a fool and had to prod Ember into fury.Ember had always been someone who would not offend anyone unless others offended
Avery felt there was tension in the room. Why was Ember acting strangely ever since she saw Caleb?Avery laughed and wrapped up the conversation. "Haha, Mommy! I was just joking. I'm not going anywhere."The little boy was perplexed by what just happened. He had sacrificed too much for daddy and mommy's love!Caleb picked Avery up from the ground and gently tapped his little nose with his index finger. "Avery, I've prepared toys for you. I'll give them to you later, okay?"Avery nodded enthusiastically. "Okay! Yay!"After walking Ember and Avery to the car, Caleb realized he had left the toys at home."Ember, the toys I bought for Avery has been left at home. Why don't I take you and Avery to retrieve the toys first before sending you two home?"Ember didn't refuse the offer. Instead, she nodded her head and agreed.Her heart lurched as she noticed the familiar house outside her car window.Caleb had already gotten out of the car and opened the door. With one hand on the car w
This was also where Ember had spent many years in. It would be a lie to say she had no feelings for it.Every corner, every ornament, and even the scent in the air here evoked memories from the past.Ember stepped out of the living room and wandered about aimlessly.She had mixed sentiments about the familiar surroundings and scenery.Previously, she would wait for Caleb to return to the house. She'd knot his tie, put on his suit, and send him off to work.She would also set a table with delicious food and wait for him to return.Ember unconsciously wandered to the garden, where the housekeeping staff milled about busily.A housekeeper in the back garden heard footsteps and assumed it was Caleb. She turned her head and respectfully replied, "Sir, you have..."Before she could finish speaking, she noticed a familiar face."Mrs. Lane, you're back!"This brought Ember back to her senses, and she looked at the familiar face in front of her, shaking her head sheepishly."Kara, it
"Mrs. Lane, please don't blame me for being talkative. I was able to tell that Mr. Lane loves you. That's why I'm saying all these things."Ember's heart pounded, but her expression remained calm.Her smile was sweet yet cold. "I know what you mean. You can resume your tasks. I won't disturb you anymore."After that, Ember turned around and returned to the living room.Avery sat on the carpet, completely immersed in his toys while completely ignoring his mother.Ember sat on the couch, bored of her mind. She was ready to seek Caleb out. Once they were done with their conversation, it'd be time to go home.Ember headed upstairs but couldn't find Caleb.Ember unintentionally passed by the study and noticed that the door was open. The things that Penelope had texted her resurfaced in her memory.As if her feet were charmed, she walked uncontrollably toward Caleb's study.Caleb's computer was turned on.Ember stood in front of the computer desk for around two minutes before makin
Ember patted Avery on the head dotingly."If that's what you want. Why don't I build a house with you?"Avery clapped his chubby hands happily, "Yay! I'll build a big house for Mommy and Daddy."Ember smiled helplessly.Caleb came down from upstairs and saw them playing Lego together. It was so heartwarming.His cold and merciless gaze softened.That was what he longed for.Caleb went to the kitchen and said, "Avery, Em, dinner's ready."Caleb's deep and soothing voice came from the kitchen."Avery, let's have dinner together. Come wash your hands with me."Avery nodded and went to the bathroom obediently with Ember.He put his hands in the sink. While washing his hands, he raised his head and asked softly, "Mommy, can we stay here tonight? I want to sleep with you and Daddy."Ember's expression froze involuntarily, and she felt a little guilty.Her eyes flickered. Ember slowly lowered her eyebrows and apologized, "Sorry, Avery. Not today. I want to sleep at our home today
"Yeah, it tastes the same."Caleb breathed a sigh of relief.He said happily, "Try the stir-fried green beans."Avery sat opposite Caleb and saw the nervous look on Caleb's face. He tilted his little head and guessed Caleb must have cooked the meal."Daddy, you cook well. It's delicious," Avery was so happy that he accidentally said what was on his mind.Surprised, Ember looked at Caleb.Caleb felt embarrassed and nervous. He coughed lightly and tried to look calm. "Do you like it? I've never cooked before."Ember was moved when she saw Caleb's nervous and cautious look.She nodded slightly and cast a download glance. "Yeah."Caleb looked at Ember joyfully after hearing that.Avery also praised, "It's delicious. I like it very much."-Ember did not stay after dinner."Avery, it's time to go home."Avery was a little reluctant to leave, but he did not show it. He held Ember's hand obediently and said, "Okay."Caleb stood up with one hand in his pocket. He then handed the
A panicked Allen told Caleb everything that happened that morning."Mr. Lane, someone leaked the confidential documents of our major project online. We must do something to stop it from causing greater impact to the project."Caleb was stunned. Then, he got out of the bed immediately."Got it. Tell the executives we'll have a meeting in half an hour."Caleb had a generic grasp of the situation on his way to Lane Group.Everything about the project was revealed to the public due to the leak of the confidential documents.Lane Group would not just lose money; it'd also lose its business partners' trust.Caleb's expression became frightening when he thought about the consequences.He arrived at the conference room on time after half an hour.All the executives have gathered here, sitting in their seats and talking."What should we do now? Why is this happening? Are we going to pull through this crisis?""Where is Mr. Lane? What took him so long?"-The door to the conference
Caleb stared at him coldly and glanced at the person beside him. "What about you, Mathew?"Matthew Mullins also trembled. He laughed awkwardly and shook his head. "Mr. Lane, I need more time too..."Caleb sneered when he saw the executives lowering their heads without saying a word."Mr. Lane, we may not have a solution yet, but we must find the traitor."Mathew thought for a few seconds, raised his head, and said determinedly, "It must be someone who has access to the documents."Caleb had already thought of that.He looked at everyone present and ordered, "You have one day to stop the documents from going viral and prevent further loss. I'll take care of the culprit."After the meeting ended, Caleb came out of the conference room and called Allen."Check those who accessed the documents recently, especially those who made mistakes."Allen replied, "Yes, Mr. Lane."After the assistant left, Caleb sat in the office, frowning. He recalled Ember's weird reaction yesterday.He