LOGINClarice was still fuming. Once Ethan got home, he'd probably end up kneeling at the door all night. But the things Khloe had said to him today left him utterly unsettled. He didn't know how to process it, only that he needed a place to be, someone to keep him company.He knew a lot of people, but when he wanted someone who could truly stay with him, he realized there was no one like that around. Everyone was either after gain or affection. There was no one he could speak honestly to. At least Charlotte hated him—he could vent reasonably."The ones who cause harm get what they deserve… I just want to work properly at the company. If you don't target Khloe, don't threaten me, and don't… harass me, I'll respect you as a senior executive of the company. That's my goodwill to you," Charlotte said, recalling how Ethan had tried to trick her that night, even lying that they had been intimate. Any trace of sympathy evaporated.After she finished speaking, she ignored the knocks. No matter
Trey heard Angela's words, but the flutter of old affection was gone. He only offered a perfunctory smile in response.There was a time he truly believed Angela was his true love. She had tolerated him and endured everything for his sake.But ever since she had threatened his family with their son and their private matters, Khloe had eclipsed her completely in his heart. At least Khloe's love and hate were intense—she dared to love and to hate—while Angela's affection was hollow. She could harbor so much resentment and still speak of love with such false earnestness."By the way," Angela hesitated before speaking, "didn't you keep some of Khloe's research papers before?"Trey paused for a moment. "Why?""Nothing… I just wanted to take a look." Angela settled next to him. "I'm still interested in the data, and I thought I could use this time to study a bit.""Can't you just read books? You really need her papers?" Trey sighed.Khloe's papers hadn't been published—they were specia
Any delay now would trigger an unstoppable cascade of losses for the Fox Group. If the consequences were severe enough, the company might not even survive.Trey transferring shares to Khloe at this moment wasn't just about saving the Fox family's face—it was also a way to ensure Khloe would return to the company.The project had exploded because the new team couldn't fix the loopholes. But Khloe's ability to salvage projects and recover data was unparalleled. In Fox Group's darkest days, it had been her who turned crises into triumphs.With time running out, Arthur had no choice but to bow and compromise. Clearly, the company couldn't afford to be without Khloe."What are you doing?"When Trey returned to his room, he found Angela rifling through his usual briefcase."Nothing," Angela stammered, quickly picking up the bag. "I just wanted to tidy up a bit… and I saw some little bugs in here.""I told you not to touch my things."Trey didn't have the patience for Angela now. He s
So it seemed, Michelle's public welfare work had reached the national level.Lenny had thought Michelle had finally moved past everything…But who could have guessed? The world was full of unexpected paths, and danger lurked everywhere.Nick studied Michelle for a moment, his brow furrowing so deeply it seemed almost to sink into his eyes. The air around them stiffened. Lenny felt his stomach twist; he feared that the next second, Nick might just refuse to go.With a man like him, forcing the issue could only lead to disastrous consequences.Yet, this wasn't just a Hunt Group project—it was a national-level priority. No matter how unwilling Nick was, he couldn't shirk such a responsibility.Michelle understood this. She withdrew her hand and took the seat across from him.She wore a khaki-colored work jumpsuit, her long hair tied into a neat high ponytail. Her makeup was understated, a departure from her usual polished and vibrant style, lending her an air of professionalism a
In the quiet VIP lounge of the airport, Nick was waiting.He glanced down at the project report for the trip, but his mind kept drifting back to Khloe's gaze as she left."What time is it?" he asked, setting his phone aside and turning to Lenny."Nine o'clock," Lenny replied, checking the time. Noticing the subtle implication behind Nick's question, he added, "They should be arriving soon."This time, the Hunt Group had secured a high-profile national project.The project site was in a remote area along the southwestern border, where the mountain ranges of two countries met. Co-funded by both nations, it had taken Hunt Group three years of negotiations to win the contract. Nick's trip was to officially launch the project.What made this project unique was its dual purpose: commercial development and public welfare. Each country would appoint a "public welfare representative" to document the entire launch process, promote bilateral friendship, and contribute to improving the quali
Khloe felt her ears burn and gave Nick a gentle push. "Time to go."The forty-plus-minute drive seemed to pass in an instant.Along the way, Khloe instinctively leaned into Nick, hugging him tightly. She already felt a pang of reluctance. They would be apart for just one week, but it felt unbearably long. She buried her face in the hollow of his neck, savoring the crisp, intoxicating scent of him."Nick," she murmured, her voice low and heavy, "I'm going to miss you.""Then I won't go." Nick tightened his arms around her, pulling her closer into his chest, his chin brushing the top of her hair.At his words, a glimmer of light flickered in Khloe's eyes—but she knew he wasn't joking. He could very well turn the car around and go back. "No… work is important." She couldn't be selfish; the matters keeping him away for a week were significant.Nick teased, a smirk in his low, serious voice, "At worst, I won't be Hunt Group's CEO. You can take care of me."Even knowing he was jokin







