The board members dared not ask, nor did they feel the need to. They would have an easier time since their boss was in a good mood. So, they much preferred it if he beamed like that every day.Kenneth didn't remain in the conference room for long. He got up after Rebecca texted him that she was about to arrive. Kenneth soon left with his phone and a smile on his face. He entrusted the project meeting to his trusty oldest son.Still, nobody could ignore Kenneth's superior status, no matter how quietly he moved. His actions attracted many's attention, including Albert. So, he knocked the desk to snap everyone's focus back to the meeting. "Please continue." Everyone snapped to their senses after he said that, and the meeting continued.However, Albert's thoughts had drifted elsewhere. His dad valued appearances when outside of their home. Kenneth's face would darken once things got slightly serious. Kenneth's cold exterior never faltered, apart from whenever Zelda visited. Yet, Zel
Rebecca noticed Wendy the moment the latter came in. She thought Wendy was only Albert's assistant, and the latter would leave after setting the documents and laptop down. Yet, the latter fell into a daze and seemed upset."Oh, my bad." Wendy apologized upon realizing she had lost her composure. Without saying anything more, she put down the things and left the room. Her retreating figure seemed like she was running from something.Rebecca stared at the former. She only snapped to her senses when Albert handed her a drink. She opened the juice bottle and drank its contents before speaking. "Albert, was she your assistant?""Yeah," Albert responded in a low voice while looking outside the one-way glass door. He caught a glimpse of the slim figure leaving the general office area. Then, he retracted and lowered his gaze. "Why?"Rebecca also realized the door in Albert's office had the perfect view of Wendy's desk. Still, there were large printers and objects in the general office
Rebeca was in shock. Her once cheery face paled with helplessness. She didn't have time to think about anything and stood to chase after Oliver instead. Even Kenneth and Albert were shocked, but they joined her in looking for Oliver.Oliver ran at the speed of light. Plus, many miscellaneous items crowded the office, so he vanished in the blink of an eye.Rebecca only saw a vague figure when she came outside. She followed it past hallways leading to various office areas within the company. Rebecca looked past the many employees at their desks but couldn't see Oliver anywhere. Guilt filled Rebecca, who never thought this would happen. She had thought too highly of herself. She assumed Oliver treated her differently from others. After all, he hugged her tight and cried about feeling aggrieved the night before. Oliver hadn't told anyone about it except her. So, she tried to explain the situation to Oliver in the mentality of an older family member. Rebecca wanted to say Albert sho
Inside the phone was a photo, which happened to be the scene from the recent conversation between Albert and Rebecca. Quincy had secretly taken quite a few photos and was eagerly sharing them with Wendy. Not only was Quincy describing the situation, but she was also constantly swiping through the photos on her phone. "Ms. Sherman, I heard you've been with Mr. Johnson for seven years. Do you know this beautiful lady? What's her relationship with Mr. Johnson?" The shooting angle was good; the camera perfectly captured the profiles of the two people. The man in the tailored suit affectionately raised his hand to pat the girl's head, wearing a gentle smile on his face and an unmistakable fondness in his eyes. No matter who saw it, they couldn't help but exclaim that it looked just like a scene from a romance TV show. Even Wendy couldn't help but stare blankly at these photos. Indeed, they were a perfect match, both in terms of talent and appearance. "Speaking of which, th
Hidden under the table, the little boy stared with his big round eyes, tilting his head slightly as if puzzled. Grown-ups sure were strange. They pretended like nothing was wrong even when they were clearly upset. Although the coffee smelled nice, it tasted bad. So, why did she have to frown and force herself to drink it? Even if she wanted to try, she could have added some sugar, right? If she didn't like it, why did she have to endure it? Oliver curiously looked at the woman sitting on the couch not far away. His small face was filled with questions. Wendy was also looking at him. The moment Wendy saw that little face, her heart surged with emotions. Her expression was a mix of astonishment and surprise. "Why are you here?" Wendy put down the coffee cup and quickly approached the table where the coffee machine was placed. She bent down, looking at the child worriedly. "Come out quickly. It's uncomfortable to stay here for so long!" Wendy's eyes were filled with co
Oliver was startled and nearly dropped the cup of water he was holding. He didn't dare to drink water anymore. He quickly jumped off the sofa, and his whole demeanor reflected respectfulness. "Dad." Oliver still had a sense of fear when it came to Albert. Oliver has hidden at home before, causing everyone else to worry. Every time when they found him, they would affectionately call him their little sweetheart. However, his dad would scold him. Hence, Oliver didn't dare to look into Albert's eyes. On the other side, Wendy was also frozen in place. She hadn't expected Albert to appear at this moment. She wondered if he had heard what she had said earlier and how much he had heard. But upon reflection, Wendy realized it didn't matter much. Albert would never marry her, and she had no chance of marrying him. Wendy glanced at Albert's dark expression and the worried look on Rebecca's face behind him. Wendy suppressed her bitterness and mustered a faint smile. "Mr. John
It wasn't that the people from the Johnson family didn't tell Rebecca about it. It was just that after her aunt from the Seales family returned to Rookfort, there were some unpleasant disputes between their mom and the maternal side of the family. This led to reduced contact with the Stigg family in the following years. So, they didn't share all the details about the Stigg family with Rebecca. As for the Stigg family, they were well aware that Rebecca had returned. Several months ago, when Rebecca returned to Riverwood and the Johnson family donated ten billion, they had already sent a congratulatory gift. However, at that time, Rebecca had not yet formally returned home, and the Johnson family had not received any relatives from the maternal side as guests. So, they had not met anyone yet. "Once you've spent some time in Rookfort, you'll get to know the relatives. There's no need to rush," Albert explained, concerned that Rebecca might overthink things. Albert added, "Bo
Wendy didn't even think twice before hanging up. With a stern face, she picked up her bag and left the office. At the same time, the clicking of keyboards around her fell silent for a moment. It wasn't until the slender figure of the woman disappeared into the president's office that the conversations resumed amidst the sound of typing. However, Wendy had no interest in the office gossip about her. As Wendy headed for the elevator, her phone buzzed again. It was a midsummer's day, but she felt a chill run down her spine. Her fingers trembled as she rejected the call again, feeling as if there were ghosts chasing her from behind. Upon reaching the underground parking garage, Wendy's phone didn't ring again. However, she received a new text message that made her want to smash her phone. "You're not answering the phone? Fine, I'm right outside your company's entrance. You don't have to answer the phone, but let's see if you can still go to work tomorrow!" The message was