Although Lucy complained about Matthew not spending enough time with her, she still understood why he wanted things to be this way.It was his sense of responsibility as the CEO of Leon Corporation. He felt accountable for every employee, and the burden on his shoulders was greater than Lucy could ever imagine. Even when she complained, she did it in a teasing tone.Most of the time, she just reminded Matthew to take care of his health and not overwork himself. She also expressed her desire to share his worries and burdens.Despite not graduating from a prestigious university, Lucy still had a good understanding of how the company worked, but Matthew rejected her offer.“Lulu, you have your own dreams now. You want to pursue both drawing and fashion design, but if you use your time to help me, you may not be able to pursue your dreams.”Matthew was trying to say that the company’s affairs should not stop Lucy from chasing her dreams. He believed that Lucy’s own aspirations mattere
Since Annabella could not get a favorable response from Theodore, she changed her tactics and started chatting with Juliana instead.Recently, Annabella came to the palace with gossip and witty jokes she heard from God knew where to entertain Juliana and make her laugh. Throughout it all, Theodore felt sidelined by Juliana, failing to find a chance to speak.While chatting with Juliana, Annabella would occasionally bring up Theodore, who would only smile politely as he did not want to seem disrespectful so soon.Sometimes, Theodore even wondered if Annabella had a defense made of iron as she seemed completely insusceptible to his coldness as she continued to approach him.Annabella spent the whole day in the palace, eating and sometimes going out of her way to help the maids.Theodore did not know if it was intentional, but Annabella knew very well that the maids would not allow her to help in the kitchen because of her status, yet she insisted on entering. This left the maids s
Theodore was reassured about Matthew, but if Matthew ever dared to abandon Lucy or even have just a fleeting thought, Theodore would never forgive him.…At that moment, Matthew sneezed.Leon Corporation’s foreign trade business had been booming lately, with a large influx of Eurovian manufacturers seeking partnerships. Given the stability of Charleston, many manufacturers approached Leon Corporation for collaboration.Matthew had been so busy that he was almost sleeping at the office. His routine had been disrupted because other than work and sleep, he had little time for anything else. However, he would still drive home after work sometimes as he had promised to spend time with Lucy.Lucy was very understanding as she even told Matthew not to rush home after work, but he knew deep down that she needed his company more than anyone else. Her facial expressions betrayed her reluctance to let him leave.Matthew was happy to see how much Lucy cared for him, but it also hurt him to
Matthew highly valued the integrity and reputation of his business partners in the industry.Hudson had a good reputation and public opinion, so Matthew had wanted to work with him even before Leon Corporation came to Charleston as he was thinking of venturing into the fashion industry back then.Leon Corporation had a limited understanding of the industry at the time and needed to conduct more market research, so working with Hudson would be beneficial.To work with him, Matthew even had his assistant investigate the current circumstances of his fashion company. He found out that if he had worked with Hudson when his company was in their prime, he could have dominated Charleston’s fashion industry. Unfortunately, just when Hudson was poised for greater success, internal struggles within the company led to his sacrifice. He was forced to move to Eurovia.Hudson achieved decent growth in Gerd, but his performance was not as remarkable compared to his peak in Charleston. However, M
There was a time when Hudson would boast about his business expertise. However, that changed when he was overtaken by his uncle. Only then did Hudson understand that no matter how good he thought he was at something, there would always be someone better.Despite having defeated his uncle at first, his uncle was able to sway all the shareholders to his side with a wave of his hand in the end. There were many reasons behind Hudson’s downfall, with pride and arrogance being the most significant. During his time in Eurovia, he managed to temper his emotions and become more composed.Now, with his return to Charleston, he aimed to reclaim what was rightfully his and get his revenge on his uncle.While his family’s business was not growing as rapidly as before, going up against them with the company he built from scratch was still a challenge. He needed the support of other major companies to stand a chance against his uncle.Upon meeting Matthew’s assistant, Kent, Hudson invited him t
Kent was taken aback by Hudson’s confident response to such an unreasonable requirement. It made him stumble over his words. “So… Are you saying you can reach the targets within a year, Mr. Xender?”Kent needed to confirm that Hudson had not misread the contract. It was one year! Was he so quick to agree because he misread the timeline? However, Hudson showed no hesitation as he signed his name on the contract.“Yes, these requirements aren’t difficult for me. Please tell Mr. Leon that I guarantee to meet his collaboration goals.”Hudson understood why Matthew sent his assistant. It was a test to see if he had the determination to accomplish the goal that many thought was unattainable.In that moment, Hudson’s spirits soared. It was as if he had found a newfound motivation and soulmate—-Matthew.Before this, Hudson had gone to great lengths to win over potential partners, attending numerous gatherings and sacrificing much of his free time, only to receive polite refusals from them
When Koven arrived at Matthew’s detached villa, he could not hide his shock. It was more luxurious than he could ever imagine.Koven had heard about the endless wealth of Leon Corporation before coming here, and he had mentally prepared himself. Even so, the sight of the luxurious villa still left him awestruck.Over the years, Koven had earned a considerable amount with his career as a fashion designer. Even his personal studio was considered one of the largest in Charleston. However, compared to this house, his achievements seemed infinitesimal.When he heard Lucy say that Matthew owned several properties in Charleston, Koven fully embraced the meaning of 'comparison is the thief of joy.'Compared to the grandeur of the ground floor, Lucy’s room was much simpler. Her room was filled with her own paintings and many books, unlike downstairs, which was adorned with Matthew’s collections. If Koven accidentally touched anything and broke it, there was no way he could afford to com
Koven closed the notebook. “Lucy, I underestimated you before. Do you know that if you had a good mentor, you would've definitely surpassed me?”Lucy was pleasantly surprised by Koven’s evaluation. He had already praised her highly before, but Lucy thought that he was just saying it to save her from embarrassment. Listening to him now, Lucy realized that he had high expectations for her.Being held in such high regard, Lucy felt uneasy all of a sudden. Flustered, she was beginning to doubt herself. Was she really as capable as Koven said?“Koven, I just read the books like you asked. Aren’t you exaggerating?”“What? Don’t you believe me? Look at what you’ve highlighted. It’s not easy to express understanding of things you’ve never learned before. When I was first starting out, I didn’t have your insight and skills.”Lucy was even more embarrassed now. Was Koven really being sincere? Lucy was still doubtful.“Y-You’re making me shy.”“There’s no need to be shy. You must accept th