LOGINDanielle coyly laughed it off. “No, she didn’t! Maybe I’m just overthinking it.” “In that case, don’t stress yourself thinking about it. Besides, Brooklyn was just someone that Justin’s family chose for him after they went through the list of candidates and decided that she offered the best. As lon
“I’m just telling the truth.” Karl smirked before prompting, “Alright, I’ll drop it. What was it that she said to you in the past?” “I don’t feel like talking about it anymore.” “What, is it a secret between the two of you that you won’t share with me?” Danielle shot him a look. In addition to sw
Karl followed Justin’s gaze and looked outside the window similarly, then he remarked faintly, “Do you feel like Harmony has become rather different? She’s not in a very good state of mind right now, and I think she will need a therapist when she gets to Miraco.” Justin stared at Harmony for a brie
Danielle relented, “Harmony, the reason he wants you to go back is not that he’s angry at you or anything like that. He's…” “It’s fine, you don’t have to explain. I have thought about it and have decided that I will believe in and listen to whatever he says from now on. I trust him as much as I tru
Danielle wondered what he wanted to discuss with her. What an elegant way to put it. “Sure, what do you want to talk about?” Karl sat up, “I just spoke to Justin on the phone. He says he’s going to Miraco next month to start a new branch there and that he will be there for a few years. I was hopi
As Danielle turned around, she saw Max at the door. She stopped in her tracks briefly before finally walking over. “Are you guys done already?” Max just smiled at her slightly. “Mr. Burt is a concise person.” Danielle replied, “That’s fair. Thank you for saving Karl today.” “Mr. Burt has already
He was hardly sure if he could find it in him to tell her. He was afraid of losing her. No, he was guaranteed to lose her. Just the sheer suggestion of it felt like someone plunging a dagger into his heart. He protectively wrapped his arm around her waist. Danielle could feel how attentive the
Aaron immediately tugged on the sleeve of the other secretary. The two of them exchanged a look, and then Aaron quickly excused himself, “Sir, we’re going to handle the rest of the contract.” Karl nodded and let them leave. Then, he strode toward Danielle. His voice sounded terribly stiff as he sa
Danielle hesitated for a moment before sending another voice message. “I miss you too, and I’m very worried about you.” Karl replied very quickly, “There’s nothing to worry about. Just take good care of yourself and Burtie, okay?” “Okay. I’m planning to send Dave back home to take care of you.” “
“No.” Karl answered without thinking, “I was running away from myself.” “You’re lying,” Danielle grumbled angrily. She reasoned that he would not have lied to her unless he wanted to get away from her. She could not come up with any other explanation. “Dan, I swear the reason I stayed away was not







