At midnight, the luxurious private room's door was pushed open, and the revelry inside continued unabated.When Steven entered, several business executives who had gotten in through Ethan’s connections immediately flocked to him to greet him.Ethan, somewhat intoxicated, said to those beside him, "See, I told you about Smith's Group CEO Steven. He wouldn't ignore me, right?"Steven glanced at the 36 missed calls on his phone that had practically forced him to come here.He had thought there was some emergency and reluctantly drove over, only to find it was just Ethan causing trouble.Steven, trying to contain his temper, resisted the urge to throw this troublemaker out.He nudged Ethan’s legs, sprawled in the way, with his toe. "You're not dead yet. I'll call someone to pick you up.""Steven, we've been playing together since we were kids. I’m the least successful among us. My father thinks I'm a screw-up and has stopped all my credit cards."Hearing this, Steven's eyes narrowed, and
Dawn Breaks BrightlyExhausted, Kimberly struggled to rise, propping a pillow under herself following online tutorials, aiming to increase her chances of pregnancy. Determined to achieve her goals, she had initially contemplated having a child to appease her grandfather but now considered it the best choice to have a child without marriage.She was pleasantly surprised to receive a message in the morning at her office from her close friend Evelyn announcing her return on the 19th. Kimberly had missed Evelyn deeply, not having seen her for two years. She immediately arranged for her assistant to clear her schedule for the 19th to welcome her friend.The assistant entered with a peculiar expression, hesitatingly informing Kimberly, "Ms Wilson, the chairman, is also returning this month."Kimberly was startled, asking in disbelief, "My grandfather is coming back this month. How come I wasn't informed?"Caught in a dilemma, the assistant revealed, "The chairman was furious upon hearing so
Ethan couldn't help but speak, "Steve, you're making it too obvious. If you want to coax your wife, do it at home. Are you two colluding to cheat at this game?"Instead of getting angry, Steven laughed and retorted, "Don't try to weasel out of it. Pay up."When Steven joked or got angry, he always had a carefree charisma, like the sun's full glory.Kimberly used to look up to him, loving his proud and unrestrained nature. Every action of his tugged at her heart, yet he never truly settled down for her, only wasting her time.Whenever she was about to give up, he would stir her emotions again. But this time was different from the past; she had been resolute, leaving no way back for herself.Kimberly's gaze turned cold. Without touching the food in the private room, she stood up and said to Evelyn, "I’m leaving first. I'll treat you tomorrow."Steven watched her leave, his smile fading and his brows furrowing as he stared at her slender figure disappearing outside the room.Ethan nudged
Kimberly stood up and approached the men for selection.Indeed, they were all of high quality, and she experienced the joy Steven must have felt at this moment.She realized how naive she had been before. Once someone has experienced such worldly pleasures, how can they return to their bland, unexciting life? She had been too demanding of him.She looked at one of the men, a handsome young guy with precise eyebrows and bright eyes, and asked, "Have you served other clients before?"His face blushed to the roots of his ears as he lowered his gaze and answered, "No.""Good, you're the one then. If you satisfy me, I'll double your pay."A fleeting joy crossed the young man's face. He hadn't expected to be chosen. He sneakily glanced at Kimberly's lovely face.His ears turned even redder. The girl standing before him was slender and tall with an excellent figure. She was stunningly beautiful, and her smile, with two shallow dimples at her lips, was enchanting – innocent and seductive. He
Kimberly is usually very gentle, especially when she smiles sweetly and soothingly. No one would guess that beneath her beautiful appearance, she harbors a rebellious heart, always enjoying going against others. Whatever you hope for, she works hard in the opposite direction, making every effort not to let you have your way. And once she gets angry, her words can infuriate people to spit blood.Steven feels that Kimberly would deserve a significant share of the credit if he ever dies of anger. They had only been apart briefly, and she was already coldly ignoring him and finding other men. Alright, very well, if it's a game she wants to play, then let's see who can play harder.Steven, unable to vent his anger elsewhere, furiously kicked the tire of his car. Still waiting for more, he called Adams, the club's owner.Upon seeing a call from his major shareholder, Adams answered jokingly and cheerfully, "Mr. Smith, what brings you to call me?"Steven, full of rage and with nowhere to ven
The next moment, his warm kiss landed on her forehead.A fleeting touch, his tone was gentle enough to melt winter snow. "I'll try to come back early tonight."Kimberly was slightly taken aback, perhaps still not fully awake. Hearing his gently coaxing voice, her heart skipped a beat.This man must have been professionally trained. His way of stirring emotions was indeed professional; she was almost swayed....When Samuel arrived at the company, the meeting had already started.Assistant Bill anxiously waited outside the meeting room.Seeing his boss finally appear, he almost cried with relief. Had he been any later, he didn't know how to face the directors in the large meeting room.The big screen is continuously refreshed with various data and charts. The room was so quiet, only the sound of flipping through slides and the occasional suppressed cough of his boss...After the meeting, John brought a stack of documents to be reviewed into the president's office.Seeing his boss, who
He had his assistant take her home after the last reception for the first time in many years. It was as if the sun had risen from the west.Although she disliked Samuel, she had to admit that he reached heights she couldn't match in business.Under his leadership, Garcia had made a qualitative leap. In just three years, he had propelled Garcia to new heights. It was said that last year alone, the revenue soared by 138% to 1.984 billion euros. Earlier this year, they even acquired the foreign jewelry brand Y&K.She admired Samuel's business talent but detested his arrogant, cold, and aloof temperament.Considering he had his assistant take her home last time, she intended to greet him, but Kimberly skipped it because he had no intention of speaking."Ding" - The elevator reached the ground floor.She proudly stepped out first in her high heels.As she passed the person beside her, who seemed to be searching for treasure with his head down, she muttered, "Seeing someone and still closin
Early morning.The cold winter wind swept away the heavy dusk, and the snow that had fallen all night had stopped, leaving behind crystalline frost on the windows, a stark contrast between the warmth inside and the cold outside.The abrupt sound of an alarm brutally woke Kimberly from her sleep.Reluctantly opening her eyes and preparing to get out of bed, Kimberly noticed that her ankle had been rebandaged, and he was already gone.It's said that bone injuries take a hundred days to heal. Although she had rested all night and the pain in her ankle had lessened, she still couldn't exert too much pressure on it.She had difficulty getting ready, and since she couldn't wear high heels with her injured foot, she switched to a pair of comfortable flats.Stepping outside, a blast of cold air hit her, catching her breath. The world outside was a blanket of white.Kimberly then remembered that she had been driving herself recently and had given Jimmy early leave for the New Year, letting him