Rebecca chuckled too. Her eyes left the contract briefly as she held her chin and pondered. "People like you might have nothing on their phones except for essential work-related apps. You'd probably look at stock market trends or the news and have no interest in the gossip column."Daniel chuckled upon hearing her accurate description. He couldn't help his deepening smile. As she said, he didn't have any other apps except those he used for work. Even his personal phone only had the necessary apps for communication purposes. The other app he had was for reading the news, but he didn't care about entertainment or gossip columns. Otherwise, Jessica wouldn't have fooled and kept him in the dark for so long. He had a disinterest and lack of attention to social affairs, so he only focused on company matters and ignored everything else.That habit stayed the same even now.However, last night, he was so happy to see Rebecca that he reacted in the spur of the moment. He asked someone
Daniel altered the initially fixed salary inclusive of performance bonuses into a profit-sharing arrangement. He offered Rebecca ten per cent of the profits.In simple terms, for every design she created, she would receive an additional ten per cent bonus on top of her regular salary, which was calculated after deducting operational costs from sales.This generous incentive was undoubtedly substantial if Rebecca had confidence in her work.Even if the designs didn't perform well, her base salary would still provide financial security.However, Rebecca couldn't help but feel like she might be taking advantage of the situation and felt somewhat self-conscious. She asked, "Would this adjustment potentially lead to losses for your company?"Daniel couldn't suppress his smile. "Ms. Sylvia, do you know how your current attitude might be described in the words of poets?"Rebecca blinked, appearing puzzled. "How?"Her innocent and clueless expression only heightened Daniel's amusement.
As soon as she heard Daniel’s first words, Rebecca lowered her gaze. Her initial excitement and joy had been tempered by the countless things she couldn't remember. She genuinely had no idea where she came from. Ever since waking up in the Seardale hospital, her memory was a blank slate. She was familiar with this world and knew all the things she should know. However, whenever she tried to recall people she should have been familiar with, her mind drew a complete blank. This feeling of not having an origin had once led her to contemplate disappearing from the world. She thought that it might be better to just disappear, as no one would mourn her absence, and she wouldn't feel sad.Yet, during her recovery, she received a bouquet of roses every day. A blend of diverse roses, each in varying colors and quantities, combined with other flowers, always created a unique ambiance for her. Eventually, it gave her a sense that life still held hope. That was a stark contrast to
On their way back to the villa, Rebecca made a conscious decision to keep certain details about her visit to GN Jewelries from David. She omitted any mention of her last name and her desire to meet Daniel's friend, who shared the same last name. Firstly, she wasn't entirely convinced that she had truly found her own family. What if it was a mistake or simply a coincidence? She worried that it might just be a random accident that she was in four years ago, and she was anxious that they shared a surname by chance. Secondly, she had an unexplainable gut feeling that led her to keep this coincidence to herself for the time being. She couldn't provide a concrete reason, but she chose to trust her instincts. Likewise, she didn't reveal that the person they had encountered during their previous dinner meeting was the same person she had signed a collaboration contract with today. Part of the reason was to prevent David from feeling uncomfortable. She had mentioned once before
"Mr. Winston ..." Rebecca was well aware of the purpose of Daniel's call. So, she took the responsibility upon herself and said, "I've seen what's been happening online, and if you're calling to request a termination of our contract, I don't mind canceling the collaboration with you." The only concern looming was the penalty associated with breaking the contract. She wasn't too keen on asking David for it. Over the years, she had relied on him for her livelihood, and she had roughly estimated an amount in her mind. In case they were to part ways in the future, she had already devised a plan to repay the money, either as a lump sum or in installments. But with her current situation, it seemed like she had lost her job and was accumulating more debts. Nevertheless, she wasn't overly sentimental. They had been living together for so many years, and it would be excessive to completely sever her financial ties with him. Therefore, if she were indeed required to pay a breach-
The restaurant had indeed been reserved for a private event, and the diners turned out to be none other than her family members. The restaurant's server was unaware of any additional guests. Therefore, he approached Rebecca with the intention of politely asking her to leave. "Miss, I'm sorry, but the restaurant has been booked for a private event today. If you have any dining needs, you can visit the adjacent restaurant, or you're welcome to return later tonight," the server said. Rebecca was taken aback by this unexpected turn of events. She was certain that Daniel wouldn't have booked an entire restaurant just for her, especially considering her recent entanglement in the plagiarism controversy. Therefore, she thought she might have entered the wrong restaurant. She quickly apologized to the staff and turned to leave. However, just as she started to make her exit, she heard Zelda's emotional voice from behind."Becca—" Rebecca's mind was instantly flooded with a rush o
"Becca, do you still remember?" Nate's voice was gentle as he poured a cup of warm lemon water for Rebecca. "We were concerned that you might have forgotten us at the restaurant earlier, so we didn't want to disturb you too much. Did we startle you today?" Rebecca shook her head. "No, not at all. It was a pleasant surprise. How could I be startled?" She politely accepted the water from Nate and took a sip. After crying for so long, she was both tired and thirsty. So, she appreciated Nate's considerate gesture. Once she placed the cup down, her gaze shifted to Nate. She felt a little embarrassed as she asked, "By the way, how should I address you ..." "He is your uncle's child. You can call him Nate," Zelda explained patiently from the seat beside her. Of course, Zelda didn't forget the others at the table. She introduced each of them to Rebecca. "The one who looks almost identical to you is your aunt's child, and the one in the hoodie is Alex. He's a professional game
Zelda had rushed here overnight, and her intentions were quite apparent. Rebecca's mind was clear, and she quickly connected the dots. She realized that Zelda's health condition was somehow linked to her. As Rebecca's emotions continued to plummet, Sam knew he had misspoken once again. He placed his hand on Rebecca's shoulder and tried to reassure her by saying, "Becca, don't dwell on it too much. Mom's health has always been poor, and this is just a recurrence of her old condition. So, she needs some good rest. "If you're feeling tired, why don't you take a break? You can visit her tomorrow and have a chat, okay?" On the other side, Caleb chimed in, "I'll take Becca back home for now. The rest of you can stay here at the hospital. Alex may need to pick up Kenneth and Albert, and they should be here by evening." With that, Nate approached Rebecca with clear intentions. Leaving Rebecca at the hospital would only intensify her worries. Given the current situation, it seemed