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Chapter 141

"I have some pressing matters to attend to here, so I'll have to excuse myself from entertaining you," Willow said before calling Annie over. "Please show Mr. Bassett out."Still finding her feet in the situation, Annie offered a polite smile to Theodore. "Mr. Bassett, right this way to the exit."Theodore sensed a pulsing ache in his temples.Watching from nearby, Clark interjected urgently, "Ms. Jett, what's happening? Mr. Bassett has been swamped for the past three days—so much so that he hasn't even had time to grab a drink of water. He's been flying non-stop, with just one day on the ground to handle business."He's not done with his business but rushed back when he heard your news. He's worried about potential hiccups at your company's opening ceremony."Willow walked into the office, ignoring everything behind her as if she hadn't heard a word.Annie stood awkwardly, unsure of her next move. She wondered whether she should show the guest out or if there was something else
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Chapter 142

The office was eerily quiet, punctuated only by Theodore's labored breaths. His demeanor hinted at a brewing storm of anger, on the verge of erupting. His intense presence sent chills through the room.However, Willow stayed composed as she calmly watched Theodore before her. Her mindset had been unwavering since childhood and she was never one to crumble under pressure.The door shut with a resounding bang as Theodore left. Joey hurried inside at the commotion, finding Willow seated calmly on the couch as if the disruption hadn't occurred."What's going on?" Joey questioned."Nothing," Willow replied nonchalantly, pouring herself a coffee. "Would you like some?"Joey looked at where Theodore had gone, confused. "Did you two argue?"Willow remained silent, sipping her coffee with her head down. She knew many unspoken understandings existed among adults, especially in matters of the hearts.Often, the first to commit found themselves in a vulnerable position. If she got hurt and
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Chapter 143

Willow worked late into the night at the office, the lights gradually dimming in the building. Suddenly, there came a knock at her door."Come in," Willow said."Aren't you heading out? It's almost 11:00 pm."Willow glanced up and found Joey casually leaning against the door with her bag slung over her shoulder."I'll leave once I finish reviewing these last papers. You should head home," Willow responded."No worries, I'll stick around for a bit," Joey said, stepping inside and setting down her bag. "It's getting late, and I'd rather not leave you to go home alone."Willow chuckled. "What? Are you worried my ex might come after me?""You find this funny? How many times has it been now? This is the third time since you fell out with him and talk of divorce began. Quentin might not have much going for him, but he's all about his ego. A guy like him would resort to anything when pushed.""That's why I haven't pushed him too far," Willow replied.Joey looked confused. "What do yo
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Chapter 144

The chime of the doorbell jolted Willow from her reverie."Is this Ms. Willow Jett?" the delivery person asked."Yes, that's me," Willow replied.The delivery person handed her a package. "Here's your delivery. Could you please sign for it?""Thank you," Willow said as she signed the form."I'm sorry for the delay," the delivery person apologized. "We've had a problem with our delivery personnel, which caused a delay of over two weeks. I hope it didn't cause too much inconvenience.""No worries," Willow replied casually.With packages arriving so often, a few items slipping through now and then wouldn't catch her attention or be bothered. But a package from over two weeks ago? She couldn't even remember what she had ordered.Suddenly, a charred smell drifted through the house. Willow recalled boiling pasta on the stove. She hastily placed the package down and dashed into the kitchen.As she entered, a mist of white smoke greeted her, making her cough from the irritation in her
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Chapter 145

Nathan parked the car in Bassett Corporation's underground garage.Clark instructed, "Tell Madam Sara that Mr. Bassett has an important dinner tonight and won't be able to make it. Be tactful so she doesn't get upset.""Got it," Nathan replied.Upon Theodore's return to the office, he immediately called a meeting with the marketing department.Binding the meeting materials together next to the printer, Dinah muttered, "I'm beginning to think Mr. Bassett might be a robot. He hasn't taken a break in over half a month, constantly traveling for meetings. He returned today and didn't even rest before jumping into another meeting.""That's why Mr. Bassett is the president. No one else can manage his workload," Linda replied calmly."I don't think so. Haven't you noticed Mr. Bassett's been acting odd lately? And it's been forever since we've seen Ms. Jett. Linda, do you have any insider info?" Dinah asked."Cut back on the gossip and stay focused on work. Hurry up and deliver those pri
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Chapter 146

"Didn't you call ahead to inform him? Mr. Rupert Whalen from the marketing department isn't around today," said the receptionist at Bassett Corporation to Willow, who was waiting in the lobby."He obviously doesn't want to meet with us," Joey said.Willow frowned. "The results aren't in yet. We shouldn't make assumptions." "Annie's been here three times already and hasn't managed to meet him. Are you sure we should wait for the results? Maybe you should go straight to Theodore," Joey urged."No, I can't," Willow responded."Why are you being so stubborn? There's clearly a quicker route, but you won't take it. Set aside your pride with Theodore, and we'd have this project in the bag, wouldn't we?""I'd rather keep it professional. And I've already made my position clear to him. We've done all we can, so let's see how it plays out. If we don't get the project, there's not much else to do," Willow said."Shall we head back now?" Joey asked resignedly.As they were about to leave,
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Chapter 147

In the custom dress boutique at Cosmo Plaza, Willow and Joey tried on various ready-to-wear dresses."Just pick something casual. There's no need to go overboard," Willow said, twirling in front of the mirror. "I think this one will do. Help me get it wrapped up."The sales assistant was ready to ring it up for Willow."Wait, what do you mean by 'will do?'" Joey grabbed Willow's arm. "This one is too plain. You're going to a dinner, not a funeral. Why dress all in black? Let's find something else. This isn't quite right.""We've tried so many already. Are you sure you want to keep going?" Willow sighed, pointing at the pile of clothes she had already tried on. She looked tired. "Just try it on your own if you want.""No way, our company needs your look to impress clients. I don't have that kind of face," Joey replied cheerfully, taking the dress from the sales assistant and holding it up to Willow. "This one's nice. Give it a shot.""We're going for business, not a blind date," W
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Chapter 148

"I might not have a job, but networking and socializing have helped me build connections over time. The current issue at Strand Real Estate is simply that the board thinks Quentin isn't proactive enough."If you can assist him in securing a few major projects to appease the board, Uncle Ian wouldn't have anything more to complain about," Stephanie explained."You have a way? Why didn't you bring this up earlier?" Sonia asked."There's a way, but remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch. You always have to give something in return," Stephanie replied, sizing Sonia up. "Sonia, many things are easier when you're still young."Sonia missed Stephanie's underlying message. Unable to contain her excitement, Sonia declared, "If there's a way to help Quent keep Strand Real Estate, I'm in for anything."Stephanie's smile hid a more ominous implication. "I've always known you loved Quentin more than Willow ever did."…After leaving Strand Real Estate, Stephanie drove off while maki
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Chapter 149

"This gown suits you perfectly as if it were made just for you," said the sales assistant, Alice Kenworthy.Willow stood before the mirror in a burgundy evening gown that beautifully accentuated her graceful figure. Alice had even thoughtfully paired it with a matching clutch.Joey couldn't help but applaud. "That's the one. It looks fantastic.""Do you think the color is too flashy?" Willow lifted the hem and turned around before the mirror. "It feels a bit too extravagant, doesn't it?""It's supposed to be extravagant and flashy. How else will everyone notice Joywell Real Estate?"Willow reluctantly handed her card to Alice. "Could you please ring me up? I'll go get changed out of the gown."After changing, Alice took the gown to the checkout counter, saying, "Our boutique's dresses are all one-of-a-kind. You won't see anyone else in this. Besides, not everyone could carry off this dress."Willow glanced at Joey and remarked, "I think she'd be perfect for a sales position at o
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Chapter 150

Willow didn't even care to acknowledge Stephanie, remarking, "And here's what gets me. Ms. Godfrey claims this dress isn't modest, yet she's the one itching to try it on. So, is it the dress that's immodest, or the one who wants to wear it?"Hailey wasn't bothered at all. She was in a fantastic mood today. "Go ahead, say what you want. You're already out of the running. Instead of dressing up just to be ignored, you might as well let me have this one. Theo and I will definitely send you a wedding invitation someday.""Should I thank you for your generosity then?" Willow shot back, her tone laced with sarcasm."You don't have to thank me. A smart person knows when to give in. Going against me won't get you anything good anyway, so I'll just take this dress." Hailey instructed Alice firmly, "Just wrap it up and ring me through."Alice hesitated. "I can't do that…""Don't you get it? Ring me through," Hailey insisted.Willow interjected. "Hailey Godfrey, I never said this dress was
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