Asher Gibbs was a senior she had gotten to know while she was studying abroad in X Country. Somehow, both of them hit it off the first time they met. He always looked after her while they were in university. After studying for two years, she applied for an internship in her third year and entered the company that he had recommended to her. He was a young and capable financial analyst whereas she was his junior. Although she was not as skilled as he was, she still did well in her course. This time around, Splendor Investment Bank had spent a lot to recruit them. She intended to settle down before going to meet her daughter. She wanted to surprise Rue, so she had yet to tell her about her return. Fern took a bath. She then set her alarm before taking a nap. Asher knocked on her door at half-past six in the evening. “Fernie, are you ready?” Fern had applied light makeup and put on an elegant and formal suit skirt. She took a final glance at her reflection in the mir
Fern’s gaze was fixed on the figure. Her heart started racing instinctively. Was it him? Asher noticed her staring at the corner of the corridor with a dazed expression on her face. He looked over there but saw no one. “What are you looking at?” Fern returned to her senses and concealed the pondering look in her gaze. “It’s nothing. Let’s go. It’s almost time.” Asher looked at her lips and ensured he had applied the lipstick perfectly before nodding. “Let’s go.” The high-level executives and main people-in-charge were seated in the private room, which could fit up to 20 people.Manager Chad immediately rushed over to lead them in when he saw both of them entering the room. He brought them in front of the round table. “Come, let’s introduce both of you to everyone. Both of them are the talents that Splendor Investment Bank has hired from Wall Street.” Manager Chad introduced both of them passionately. “This is Asher Gibbs, the new upstart of Wall Street.” He paused fo
Fern had mentally prepared herself to face Eugene. She smiled politely and greeted, “Nice to meet you, President Lawrence.”“We have a senior and a junior. Hahaha… Great, not bad at all,” Jad said as he glanced at them evaluatively. Both of them looked extremely skilled and capable. Eugene’s pupils constricted the moment he saw Fern. He called out instinctively, “Fernie…” That was right, it was her! After three years, she had become confident and beautiful. There was a regal look in her eyes. However, the man standing beside her...was her senior? “What’s wrong? Do you know Fernia?” Jad noticed his reaction. Before Eugene could say anything, Fern spoke up, “We know each other. We were friends in the past.” She reckoned that there was no need to hide the fact that she knew Eugene. “Oh? What a coincidence!” Jad chuckled. Eugene pursed his lips as he looked at her. He remained silent as a frown formed on his face. They met each other’s gaze. Fern did not avoid hi
Fern would be officially joining Splendor Investment Bank tomorrow. It was her rest day today. She prepared to go out in the afternoon.Asher wanted to discuss some work with her. He noticed that she had deliberately dressed up today. Instead of wearing a suit skirt as she usually did when she was working, she was dressed in an elegant and simple dress. She had also put down her hair, which was usually tied up in a bun. It made her look gentler. His eyes shone at the sight of her. “Where are you going?” he asked. Fern was holding a clutch in her hand. She told him the truth, “I’m going out to buy a gift.” Asher raised his brow. “Who are you buying a gift for? Why are you dressed up like that?” He had known her for such a long time but never saw her being particularly close to anyone.“My daughter. It’s her birthday today,” she told him. Asher was beyond shocked. He asked her in a state of disbelief, “You have a daughter?” She had never told him about this before.She s
Sharon and Simon brought Bonnie to Eugene’s villa. Eugene was celebrating Rue’s birthday today. The old master’s health had been in poor condition lately. He had been hospitalized, so they did not intend to disturb him. Even so, the old master still sent someone to bring a present over to Rue. After all, she was his only great-granddaughter. “Come here, Rue. This is a gift from your uncle and me.” Sharon took out two gift boxes and handed them to her. “Thank you, Uncle and Aunt.” Rue thanked them politely. “Here’s my gift,” Jim said as he handed over his gift. His gift for her was a wad of cash. “Don’t mind my tacky gift. I think that there’s nothing in the world that can compare to cash. You can buy anything you like with this cash,” he explained himself. “I don’t mind. I like all of your gifts.” Rue had always been a thoughtful girl. Sydney brought her gift over as well. “I learned how to make a traditional dress from others. I know that you have everything you
Eugene took a sip of fruit juice after hearing Sharon mocking herself. He then teased her, saying, “The only person you can control is the man standing before you.”Simon turned around and glanced at him. “You can’t experience such happiness even if you want to.”Eugene scoffed and said, “How can you feel happy while being controlled by a woman? It sounds more like self-torture.”“Uncle, even if it’s self-torture, you won’t have the opportunity to experience such happiness in your life.” The clear voice of a boy rang out by the door as the owner of the voice quickly walked into the house.A young man who was almost 1.8 meters tall and had features similar to that of Simon’s appeared. However, he looked extremely youthful. He did not exude the steady calmness of a mature man. The regal look in his eyes made it hard for one to move their eyes away from him. He gave off a sense of nobleness. Sharon was beyond excited upon her son’s arrival. “Sebastian, why are you back?”Her son
“What’s this?” She took the stone out and evaluated it. The stone felt cool when she held it in her palm.“I found this stone in the small creek in front of the training base in the hills. This is a cobblestone.” Sebastian introduced the stone to her. “Wow, what a beautiful cobblestone!” Rue liked such novel playthings.Eugene raised his brow and huffed. “Sebastian, you’re being way too stingy, aren’t you? It’s Rue’s birthday but you’re giving her a rock?” He paused and continued to speak, “If there’s a girl that you like in the future, do you intend to give her a rock as well?” “Uncle, you should ask Rue if she likes it.” “I like it!” Rue immediately exclaimed. Eugene was rather amused by his daughter’s overjoyed expression. This girl liked the rock that he gave her? “As a father, don’t you even know your daughter’s preferences?” Sharon could not help but tease him. Eugene sat on the sofa and crossed his legs. “I don’t think that she should like something like that.”
Fern had waited in front of the villa for a while before the butler rushed out in a hurry. “Miss Thompson, President Eugene welcomes you in.” “Thank you.” She nodded at the butler and walked in with the present in her hand. She realized that the villa still looked the same as in the past. It had not changed much. However, the trees in the courtyard were now a lot taller. There were some flower beds as well. The fresh flowers were extremely well taken care of as well. The flowers that had bloomed were beautiful and bright in color. The butler noticed her looking at the flower beds. He told her, “Ma’am usually tends to these plants and flowers.”Ma’am?Fern did not know who he was referring to. After a few seconds, she realized that he was referring to Sydney. She withdrew her gaze as a sense of suffocation overcame her. Nevertheless, her expression did not change much. She followed the butler into the house and toward the dining room. As she approached the dining