There were a dozen resumes.They were all applying for the position of Elliot's assistant.Avery casually opened one of the resumes to have a look. The candidate's education and work experience were excellent.If this person were to hand in their resume to her, they would undoubtedly be able to continue straight to the interview.She opened another resume. After going through it, her feelings were the same as when she had looked through the first one.This candidate was as exceptional a lady as the first. If she wanted to be Avery's assistant, Avery would have barely had a reason to refuse.Avery guessed that the rest of the dozen resumes were also excellent. If they were not, Elliot would not have sent them to her.She was suddenly in a situation where she did not know whom to pick.She let her mind go blank for a while, then realized that she still could not sleep. She unlocked her phone and continued looking at the resumes.After going through the dozen resumes, her eyes we
By the time Avery fell asleep, Elliot was no longer sleepy.He turned around, picked up his phone, and unlocked it.He went through the resumes he had sent to Avery. He wanted to help her filter through the candidates once, to narrow down the list of possibilities.In fact, before he had sent her the resumes, he had already gone through them once, but not in detail.Of all the resumes, the one most memorable to him was the one who had the lowest education level.It was because her education level was the lowest that he had even remembered her name – Juliet Sutton.The requirements for the position of his assistant were written clearly. The first mandatory requirement was that their education level had to be beyond that of a bachelor's degree.However, Juliet only had a bachelor's degree. Also, she was a fresh graduate that was only graduating that year. She did not have any work experience at all. How did she have the confidence to send in her resume?The human resources depart
"It's only nine. You stayed up late last night, didn't you? You're not usually one to sleep in." Avery placed the cup of coffee down. "I drank your new coffee. While I was eating breakfast, someone sent it to you, so I got Mrs. Cooper to make me a cup.""I thought you didn't like coffee?" Elliot pulled back the sheets and slid out of bed. "Be careful. You might not be able to sleep tonight.""My head hurts a little. Especially after seeing the resumes that you sent me. I find them all excellent!" Avery said while sipping her coffee."Isn't there a candidate that is graduating with a bachelor's degree this year?" Elliot said. "She's a Ylorean. When the HR manager passed me her resume, he said that, if you hired her, she could make tea for you in the future."Avery could not help but smile. "I don't like drinking tea. Won't drinking tea affect my sleep too?""There are many types of tea. Not all tea will make you lose sleep, but I've never really studied the details before." Elliot
"Just decide on what you want and order first. When you're hungry, I'll send it over." Elliot had been busy the entire morning. He was already hungry."Okay, let me think," Avery said, then immediately felt too lazy to do so. "I'll have what you're having. Our taste is mostly the same.""You're just too lazy to think, right? What are you doing?" Judging by her tone, Elliot could tell that she was a little distracted.Avery picked up her cup of water and drank some to soothe her throat. "I didn't do much this morning. I was checking up on the tea culture of Ylore. I have never heard about it before. The tea culture in Ylore is quite famous.""Yes. The tea culture in Ylore is not only about drinking tea. There are tea performances, too. I've seen the performances, but I can't differentiate the tea." Elliot has seen a tea performance at Ylore before, but he had no interest in tea.Avery heard what he said and replied curtly, "You fooled around quite a lot back in the day, right?"El
"Alright. Someone from Tate Industries will get in touch with you if you're shortlisted for the next round. Please make yourself available for us to contact you." The HR manager could already tell how keen Juliet was to work at Tate Industries from her tone.The HR manager did not tell her that Avery wanted to interview her.That was because it was better for the hiring party to hold the power to take initiative.Besides, Juliet's resume was not outstanding. It would be very easy for Avery to hire someone with greater credentials."Alright, thank you!" Juliet thanked the HR manager once again.After her call, Juliet felt so excited that she lost her appetite.In truth, she had already been mentally prepared for the news that, with her qualifications, she would not be able to join the Sterling Group as the president's assistant. Unless she applied for an extremely ordinary position, then she would not have the opportunity to become part of the company.However, if it was an extre
Juliet did not expect to be invited for an interview so quickly. She panicked."I-I'm free. I'm afraid I might not be able to rush over there today. Can we do it tomorrow? I am available at any time." Juliet wanted to seize the opportunity. "If it really needs to be today, I can rush over right now, too, but I might need two hours."The HR manager looked at the time. Two hours from now would be right at the end of the day. "Then let's forget about the meeting today. Come over tomorrow." The HR manager did not dare ask Avery to stay behind. Elliot had come to pick her up yesterday evening. Everyone knew about that. "Would ten o'clock in the morning be a problem for you?""No. I'll be there on time."After the call, Juliet immediately unlocked her phone and looked for tickets to Avonsville for the next morning.It took about an hour or so by train to reach Avonsville. The earliest train the next day was at seven-thirty. If she were to take that train, she would be on time. However
"You could come to the office to look for me! You look silly standing next to the car." Avery smiled. "I thought you were trying to look cool. I was wondering since when you were such a show-off."Elliot said, "I was afraid that I would disrupt the office if I entered.""Everyone is off work. No one would care about being orderly. Furthermore, you're the big boss of Tate Industries. Why are you so afraid to come here?""This is your territory, so stop laughing at me.""Okay, I won't laugh at you anymore. But I'm serious. You don't have to pick me up every day after work. I can drive on my own, or get the bodyguard to send me." Avery leaned her head on his shoulder and lightly sighed. "There are so many things to do at the end of the year! All kinds of miscellaneous things. Year-end reports, parties, future work plans… Usually, when I'm not in the office, no one ever looks for me. Now that I'm back to work, everyone comes to report to me. I was afraid that I was not that important.
"Honey, I might be nervous because I've been out of the workforce for so long. I'll slowly get back in shape." Avery took a deep breath and quickly calmed herself down. "Right, Leah sent me a message today. She said that she has registered her marriage with George. They had it registered yesterday."Elliot asked, "Are they planning to have a wedding?""They haven't said anything about a wedding. She told me that George had to take a few days off because her parents are coming over. She and George have to spend time with her parents," Avery said with a smile. "Did George not tell you? He must be afraid of you."Elliot had not heard anything about this.He looked at his phone but did not see any messages or calls from George. Could George really be afraid of him? Whenever he spoke to George on the phone, George did not sound afraid of him."Since Leah told me about it, that's the same thing as telling you directly. You have to approve George's leave!" Avery said. "I never would have
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man