Hansel skimmed through the documents and called the project manager. "All of these projects are canceled.""W-What?" The project manager thought he had misheard. These were some of the company's flagship projects, with several nearing completion. And now, he was being told they were off the table.H
Mindy snapped, "We're not taking your gifts. Plus, we didn't do anything to earn them. We're not family, and regardless of their worth, we can't accept anything from you."Besides, you and Miranda are history. Right now, you're just a stranger to us. So, there's no reason for us to accept anything f
Lionel's warmth toward Paul starkly contrasted with the icy indifference he showed Hansel. The difference was impossible to miss.Hansel didn't catch the rest of their conversation as he had already descended two flights of stairs. He vaguely heard a door close and knew Paul must have entered Mirand
"Dr. Jefferson, are you done?"Miranda's voice snapped Paul out of his daze."Yeah, it's done.""Thanks."Paul's gaze drifted back to Miranda's waist again. He wasn't thinking about anything inappropriate, but because she was so thin. He wondered if she had been eating properly.…Hansel sat in fron
"Now that's more like it. You should've said something sooner." With that, Madison excitedly linked arms with Sebastian and hurried toward the campus exit. He tensed up and tried to pull his hand away, but she wasn't letting go."Come on. Don't be shy. We're friends." Then, she picked up her speed.
Willow watched Hansel's figure as he walked away. Today, she noticed for the first time that he drove a Porsche, wore a custom Armani suit, and had a Patek Philippe watch on his wrist.She glanced down at the cake in her hand, her expression becoming more thoughtful.Meanwhile, Miranda wasn't at sch
The Sutton men had impressive genetics, and Lionel was no exception. He was tall, broad-shouldered, and even in middle age, he hadn't put on much weight. He tried on several suits, and each one fit perfectly."Honey, which one do you think looks best?" Lionel asked Mindy.Miranda instinctively turne
Nonetheless, the scene that followed wasn't at all what the sales assistant had expected.Susan walked up to Mindy, looked her up and down, and commented, "This dress suits you very well."Susan herself had tried on the dress and thought it looked decent, but it was clear that it suited Mindy even b
Paul's genes ensured both good looks and a decent figure. On top of that, judging by how generous he was with his gifts, he clearly wasn't just an ordinary college professor. He probably came from an affluent family. Elite families like his often went back several generations, which meant his rela
Since it was the end of the year, the students were all on holiday. The vast school grounds felt a little deserted. Dallas Urban, the school's security guard, noticed Lionel coming from a distance. He stepped out of the guard booth and greeted him cheerfully, "Mr. Sutton!" Then his gaze landed on
"There's still a pile of pots and pans in the kitchen waiting to be cleaned," Jenny complained."I'm just like a maid that's born to toil endlessly, unlike you who can enjoy such an easy life. "You should really learn from Lionel. He cooks every time they host a gathering. You two are brothers, but
"I'm cooking something," Paul said. "Why are you cooking this late at night?" Susan asked. "I wanted a midnight snack."Susan knew her son didn't normally eat late. Clearly, he was cooking for someone else. The thought worsened her mood. "When are you planning to come back to Elgerson?" she asked
Suddenly, Miranda stopped walking. She turned to face Paul and said seriously, "Thank you, Paul, for coming to Lumberville to spend Christmas with me. And… thank you for being in my life."Paul was slightly taken aback. Then, he gently squeezed her hand. "You dummy. I should be the one thanking you.
Yale wasn't too pleased. "But… I was just trying to clear the way for you. Am I wrong for doing that?"He couldn't help but feel a little wronged. Paul softened his tone and explained, "That's not what I meant. First off, Mom had already agreed to me coming to Lumberville. There was no need for lie
"Oh, you're back? What were you guys doing?" Lionel came out of the kitchen, still wearing his apron. He looked a little puzzled when he saw everyone gathered around Paul and Miranda. "Dad…" Miranda was about to go over with the shopping bags, but Paul had already taken them from her before she cou
Jenny's usage of the phrase, "real boyfriend", was quite interesting. As if Miranda even had a fake boyfriend before.Jack spoke up immediately. "Let me do the honors. This is Paul Jefferson, a professor at Bedford College's Faculty of Physics. He's the youngest leading figure in the country for the
A man stood at the entrance. He was tall and imposing, and he had a cold expression on his face. Miranda stood next to him and looked equally stoic. Jenny was taken aback. Shock flashed in her eyes as she asked, "You… Who are you?"Paul stepped forward confidently, still holding Miranda's hand. "I