If Michel was truly seeing someone else, why would he stay with Laura?Laura was overwhelmed with distress. Numerous questions weighed heavily on her heart, making it hard to breathe.Michel quickly noticed her unease and asked tentatively, "What's wrong, Laurie? Is something bothering you? If it's about the project, don't worry, I can always think of something else. Don't let my issues ruin your mood."Laura found it hard to believe that such a reasonable man would cheat on her. Hence, she decided not to beat around the bush and confront the situation head-on.Laura broke free from Michel's embrace, stared at him solemnly, and said, "Jennifer told me she saw you with another woman that day. You two seemed to be all chummy. Is this true?"Michel had anticipated that Jennifer would tell Laura. He calmly answered, "Jennifer asked me about it at lunch yesterday while you were in the restroom. I told her everything. Didn't she tell you?"That woman is my client. My secretary acci
After hearing Michel's words, Laura dared not act on her own. So, she replied, "Alright, I'll follow your lead."With that, Michel sent her back to the Scott residence before rushing to the office. He threw the USB flash drive onto the desk and let out a disappointed sigh. To Michel, Laura was more of a liability than an asset. He thought he had made her happy for no good reason. However, to be safe, he still plugged the USB flash drive into his computer to check.To Michel's surprise, everything he wanted was copied onto the USB flash drive. In other words, Laura had already plugged it into Harry's computer. But unbeknownst to her, this USB flash drive was different from the others. It was custom-made and contained chips from a prestigious foreign electronics research company.As soon as the USB flash drive was connected to the computer, it could immediately retrieve all the data from that computer.Michel was extremely excited, and his eyes sparkled with intensity. He resem
Laura recognized the woman immediately. She was Sabrina Fletcher, Cadmus' daughter.At that moment, she gripped the steering wheel tightly. Laura felt as though every fiber in her body had frozen in place. She wanted nothing more than to floor the accelerator, crash the car into them, and bring an end to it all. However, her rationality made her abandon such frightening thoughts.Laura had no idea how she managed to get out of the car and stand before them. She knew she must have appeared rather pathetic to them. Nevertheless, she needed to question Michel and demand an explanation.Sabrina cast a disdainful glance at Laura before saying to Michel, "Mic, Mr. and Mrs. Jensen are getting worried. Let's head inside and not waste time talking to irrelevant people."Michel's gaze was still as gentle as ever, reminiscent of how he used to look at Laura. Yet, he treated Laura like she was invisible while holding Sabrina's hand and saying, "Let's go in."Laura stood frozen in place, h
Laura had fallen in love with the wrong person. As a result, she lost her home and her father's company. As she sat by the roadside, her usual air of elegance had vanished. Instead, she resembled a homeless child. Laura thought of reaching out to Jennifer for help. She wanted to tell Jennifer that it was her own foolishness that had allowed Michel to take advantage of her. In this moment of utter helplessness and despair, Laura did not know who else to turn to. Unfortunately, despite numerous attempts, Jennifer's phone remained unreachable.…Meanwhile, Jennifer was already on a flight to Erihal."Maxwell, why do you insist on taking our wedding photos in Erihal?" Jennifer looked at Maxwell with confusion. "I think Haven City has plenty of great wedding photography studios."After all, he had never mentioned wanting to go abroad to take their wedding photos. However, the day before, he suddenly revealed that he had booked tickets to Erihal as a surprise for her. So, Jennifer
Laura stared at Simon in astonishment. Though his words were calm and devoid of profanity, she felt her face flush with humiliation. It was as if someone had slapped her several times.Not only did Simon accuse Harry of being a thief, but he also treated Laura as such. She lightly clenched her fists and asked with her head down, "Then I'll head back and wait for you. Could you send me a message when you're free?"Simon chuckled upon hearing that, his demeanor calm yet frosty. "Ms. Scott, it looks like you've never asked for a favor before. The most crucial aspect of begging is sincerity."Laura caught on to his meaning immediately. With her fists held gently, she humbly answered, "Okay, I'll wait for you outside the law firm."And so, she stood in the biting winter winds, clad in only a thin jacket.Simon, on the other hand, sat comfortably in his well-heated office. He meticulously attended to his tasks, seemingly completely forgetting about the woman waiting outside.After th
Simon's residence was a spacious apartment in the neighborhood. It boasted the best view and location, spanning over two thousand square feet. Though not as grand as a villa, its opulent interior reflected his modesty and attention to detail. However, Laura could not understand why he had brought her here. She suddenly recalled his proposal from long ago, suggesting she become his lover. This memory only intensified her anxiety.Simon entered the house, took off his coat, walked to the dining table, and poured himself a glass of water. As expected, he only poured himself a drink and paid her no mind.Laura stood awkwardly by the doorway, anxiously watching him. Simon sat on the couch and asked with a frown, "Ms. Scott, are you going to stand there and talk business with me?""My shoes are dirty. I'm afraid of soiling your floor," Laura replied in a low voice. Simon took a sip of water before saying indifferently, "There are slippers in the shoe cabinet."After changing her sh
No one could fathom Laura's despair at that moment. She even felt that she had depleted every ounce of dignity she possessed in this lifetime. From now on, it seemed only humiliation remained.Simon's lips curled into an icy smile. Laura's reaction was exactly as he had predicted. He turned around, gripped her chin with one hand, and uttered with a smirk, "But I don't like getting involved with someone who's already had previous partners."Didn't you say you had a fiancé? I'm a clean freak, you know."Laura immediately understood what he meant. Her cheeks burned hotter, tinged with embarrassment. She bit her lip and replied in a voice barely louder than a whisper, "He… We haven't slept together."Simon did not believe her. After all, Michel and Laura had been together for many years. Moreover, she did not seem as conservative as Jennifer.So, he refused to believe that nothing had happened between them. With that in mind, Simon felt inexplicably irritated.He suddenly lowered h
Even after how Simon treated Laura the previous night, she no longer cared. After all, it was her decision to approach him, and she willingly agreed to it. "Thank you, Mr. Moore. I'll wait for your update."Laura politely nodded to Simon, hurriedly dressed, and walked to the door. However, he stopped her, asking, "Where are you going?"Laura froze momentarily, looking at him in puzzlement. She had already slept with him. What more did he want?It seemed that Simon noticed her confusion. His lips curled into a faint smile as he calmly said, "Ms. Scott, from now on, I expect you to be at my beck and call. "Don't keep me waiting, and don't do anything that would upset me. Do you understand?"Laura was taken aback. Though he was being cryptic, the implication was clear. He wanted her to be his lover and to please him. On top of that, he did not specify how long it would go on. But now, to save her father, she had no other options. So, she nodded obediently and answered, "I unders