LOGINMiranda turned and gave her a cold look.“If you have something to say, say it.”“I got fired because you said something to Mr. Gibson, didn’t you?” Fiona’s voice sharpened. The hatred on her face had clearly been building for a long time. “Miranda, you really are pathetic. You’re using your ex-husband’s power to bully Gibson Corporation employees now? Does that make you feel good?”“Fiona,” Miranda said coldly, “watch what you say. If you have an issue with the decision, you can file a formal appeal.”“Would that even help?” Fiona’s eyes were filled with pain and resentment. “The entire Gibson Corporation belongs to your ex-husband. If Felix wants me gone, he can come up with any excuse he wants.”She stared at Miranda with hatred.“Stop pretending. Everyone knows you’re clinging to Felix again. You want to use your daughter to get back into his life, don’t you? What, are you trying to settle a personal grudge now? I’m already out of your way, but you still won’t leave me alone?
The next morning, Mia was in a low mood.She didn’t want to go home. She still wanted to keep playing.So the three adults took turns coaxing her.It wasn’t until they boarded the plane and promised that she could go back to see her pony that Mia finally agreed to go home, and her mood improved.Three hours later, Miranda returned home.Mia was brought back to the Gibson estate.After the trip, Miranda felt as if her mind had been completely cleared. When she threw herself back into work, even that felt a little easier.On Monday, Miranda plunged straight back into work.While Felix handled his own business, he also kept an eye on the renovation company. This time, they were not only renovating the two townhouses for him and Miranda, but also another larger villa in the same gated community for the Gibson family to use.Early Wednesday morning, Miranda received a message from James.He asked her to meet him at the cafeteria at noon because he had something work-related to dis
Felix replied immediately.“Yes. I’ll wait for you downstairs.”“Okay. I’m coming down now,” Miranda replied just as quickly.Felix hadn’t noticed the bioluminescent waves in the distance, so he thought Miranda really did want to go out for a walk.A few minutes later, Miranda came downstairs.Felix was already waiting for her in the living area.“Let’s go,” Miranda said.After saying that, she walked ahead in a hurry, as if she couldn’t wait to get outside.Felix immediately followed her.They crossed the long viewing deck and reached the beach. It was only then that Felix saw the blue glow moving across the waves.He instantly understood why Miranda had asked him to come out.So she had brought him along to keep her company while she looked at the bioluminescence.Sure enough, Miranda headed straight for the water.Under the moonlight, her long dress moved with the night breeze, making her look almost like a fairy beneath the moon.Felix followed behind her and stood st
Since Felix had just showered, Miranda knew he wouldn’t be ready right away.“I’ll head down first,” she said directly.Felix watched her hurry away, and a faint smile tugged at the corner of his mouth. A hint of amusement passed through his eyes.When Miranda reached the first-floor living area, she saw Gavin walking over with a laptop in his arms.“Good morning, Ms. Stone,” he greeted her.“Good morning,” Miranda replied with a smile.Then she headed toward the beach.It was close to ten when Felix finally came down.He had changed into a light gray athletic outfit, and there was a faint smile on his lips. He seemed to be in an excellent mood.“Daddy!”Mia ran toward him.Felix picked her up with both hands, lifted her high, and spun her around once.Mia’s bright laughter carried far across the beach.Miranda sat under a beach umbrella. Listening to Mia’s laughter, she couldn’t help smiling too.A little later, Mia ran off to collect seashells again, and Felix sat down
Felix didn’t say anything.He simply moved back to her side. The distant bonfire flickered in his eyes, making his gaze look even deeper.This time, however, he didn’t block Miranda’s view.In the end, his eyes fell on the bouquet in her arms, as if he found some comfort there.“You never used to care much about celebrities,” Felix said, lowering his gaze to her.Miranda paused.That was true.Back then, her life had revolved almost entirely around him and Mia. She had not had the time or the emotional space to care about celebrities.“People change,” Miranda said. “I didn’t have the time before. I didn’t have the mood for it either.”Felix felt a sharp sting in his chest.He remembered how, in the past, photos of him from business forums would sometimes make their way online. Plenty of women would comment under them, praising his looks.One night, after he came home, Miranda had wrapped her arms around his neck and looked him over with bright, admiring eyes.“My husband is
Sienna led Mia over to a flower stall.Even under the night sky, the roses wrapped in colorful paper still looked fresh and bright.Sienna bought a bouquet, then pulled Mia close and whispered, “Mia, give these to Daddy. Then ask Daddy to give them to Mommy.”Mia immediately nodded.Hugging the bouquet, she happily ran toward Felix.She looked up at him and said, “Daddy, these are for you.”Felix looked at the flowers in her arms with some surprise.Then he glanced at Sienna, who was standing not far away with a sly smile on her face.She mouthed silently to him, “Give. Them. To. Miranda.”“Thank you, sweetheart,” Felix said.He took the bouquet from Mia, his eyes filled with amusement and indulgence.Of course he understood what Sienna was trying to do.He lowered his eyes to the bouquet in his arms, then looked toward Miranda, whose back was turned as she watched the performance onstage.She was holding a bottle of juice in one hand.Onstage, the DJ was hyping up the cr
Early the next morning, after dropping Mia off at school, Miranda headed to the lab. The trip to the Danesia summit had been immensely rewarding, and now it was time for her to fully focus on her ongoing research.James called for the morning meeting, and Miranda slipped on her lab coat before head
Xena nodded thoughtfully. “All right. Go ahead, then.”Sienna didn’t even bother to say goodbye. She headed straight for the Lincoln Corporation.By four o’clock, Sienna had arrived at the Lincoln Corporation headquarters. She had worked there before, and the front desk recognized her, so no one s
After the meeting ended, Miranda had just finished gathering her documents and was about to leave when Gavin hurried over.“Ms. Stone, Mr. Gibson would like to see you in his office.”Miranda frowned. “What for?”“He didn’t say. He just asked that you go.”She pressed her lips together, then fol
When they stepped out of the elevator, Miranda scolded Gigi right away. “Don’t run off like that again.”Gigi blinked its innocent, wide eyes, clearly confused. Miranda had no choice but to take it home with her.“Wow, Gigi!” Mia ran over happily and wrapped her arms around Gigi’s neck, pressing h







