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When Jennifer arrived at work the next day, she noticed the staff in her department were avoiding her. It was clear they were discussing her behind her back.Once she was settled in her office, Hailey sauntered over with a smug smile. "Dr. Susan, I'm surprised to learn that it's not Dr. Lowe who's backing you, but Maxwell Lance, the president of Lance Group!"After returning home the previous night, Hailey contacted friends who had business dealings with Regency Manor to find out about the event that took place.To her astonishment, it turned out that Maxwell, the president of Lance Group, had rented out the entire manor to propose to Susan. The revelation stirred a deep sense of jealousy within her.Despite Hailey's best efforts, Simon had shown her little interest. Meanwhile, Jennifer had not only surpassed her in their field but also managed to attract someone as exceptional as Maxwell. For someone as fiercely competitive as Hailey, this was a bitter pill to swallow. Her v

The person quickly inquired, "Who is it?""It's Susan, the cardiac specialist from Haven Hospital," Rachel answered, her voice laced with malice. "She just accepted Maxwell's proposal yesterday. If you can persuade her, she'll make sure you get what you're after."There was a moment of silence before the voice on the other end said, "But she's agreed to marry Maxwell. That means they're in it together, through thick and thin. How could she possibly help me?"This bid is critical for Lance Group. If it fails, Maxwell could lose all his credibility with the shareholders. What's in it for her?"Rachel sneered, "The woman in question is Maxwell's ex-wife, whom he abandoned years ago. She's back now, pretending to have lost her memory and deliberately trying to seduce him. "She's doing all this just to get revenge. Given the opportunity you're offering her, do you really think she'd pass it up?"The response came with enthusiasm. "I see it now! Ms. Walker, you're truly the wisest per

With her small face scrunched up in annoyance, Cassidy huffed, "Let's bring Mr. Lowe along! Four against one? We'd totally win!"Caleb, who usually found his sister to be quite childish, nodded in agreement. "I think Cass is right!"Jennifer was at a loss for words and immediately asked Amy to take the kids to wash up. It was only then that Nathan asked what Rachel's visit was about. Jennifer let out a weary sigh and said, "She's just jealous because Maxwell proposed to me and came by to make some harmless jabs, trying to get under my skin.""Do you honestly think what she said was just harmless jabs?"Nathan added solemnly, "Besides, it's obvious that you're upset, so don't act like you're not. Didn't we agree to be honest with each other? So tell me, what are your thoughts about your father's situation?""What do you want me to say? What's done is done. I can't exactly kill Maxwell and make him pay with his life, can I?"Jennifer's eyes glinted with a cold determination as sh

At Lance Group, Rachel stood at the reception desk, seething with anger. "Are you trying to get yourself fired? How dare you stop me from entering!"The receptionist no longer addressed her as "Mrs. Lance". Instead, she responded coldly, "I'm sorry, Ms. Walker. Mr. Lance has made it clear that you're not allowed to enter Lance Group without his permission."Rachel could hardly believe it. How had she ended up in a situation where even the receptionist spoke to her with such disrespect? It truly felt like she had fallen from grace.She glared at the receptionist and spat, "I won't forget this. One day, I'll make sure you're out of here!"The receptionist was fed up with Rachel and fired back, "If you were truly so capable, you wouldn't have spent five years failing to become Mrs. Lance. He even had you thrown out."Everyone knows Mr. Lance is avoiding you. And yet, you're still dreaming of becoming Mrs. Lance?""What did you say?" Rachel's eyes flashed with rage as she reached out

"Dad, please send me a sign if there's something I should know about your death. I promise I'll uncover the truth and seek justice for you."Jennifer's heartfelt words were also directed at Maxwell. As a drizzle started and the evening grew darker, Maxwell and Jennifer finally left the cemetery. The early autumn night carried a hint of chill. Worried Jennifer might catch a cold, Maxwell removed his coat and draped it over her.She was enveloped by his warmth, a sensation she couldn't avoid or escape. Regardless, she kept reminding herself it was all just part of the act.…On their way home, Maxwell held her hand as he drove and remarked, "If your father could see you now, he'd be so proud of everything you've achieved.""Maybe. But he might also blame me for not getting to the bottom of what happened to him," Jennifer replied with a wry smile. Maxwell let out a resigned sigh. "It's been five years, and the police declared it a suicide back then. If there's more to it, it's