"Besides, Selena is a successful entrepreneur. She runs Emmen and oversees its purchases and contracts. If she isn't good enough, who else is?" Hanson explained patiently to his mother."I don't care. You can't date her!" Emily squealed once again.Hanson sighed. "I'm really disappointed that you refuse to let go of your prejudice."Then, he left the wide-eyed Emily alone and went upstairs.Moments later, Emily went looking for Yvonne again, clasping her necklace. "He is disappointed? I am the biggest victim here. He knows I hate Emmen, yet he is dating Selena. He wants to tear this family apart, I swear."Yvonne patted her chest and said, "Selena and Hanson have barely just met. Hanson is into her, but she might not be. In fact, it feels like she is dating Hanson for another reason."Emily already knew that, of course. But Hanson was so love-struck that it was impossible to tell him otherwise."When is Dad coming back?" asked Yvonne suddenly."His work abroad won't end this so
While Joey and Kenneth strolled in the neighborhood, Henry appeared out of nowhere. "Ms. Linton, I'm here to pick you up."Joey looked at the cheery Henry and uttered, "Didn't I tell you that you may go home already? And how did you know where I am?""I'm your bodyguard. I always know where you are," replied Henry tactfully."When did you become my bodyguard?" Joey said coldly. Zachary must be the reason why Henry was there."Joey… No, Ms. Linton. You pay me 20 thousand dollars per month. I have to make myself useful somehow. Otherwise, it's not right to take the paycheck," answered Henry wryly.Joey took out her phone and texted Selena. Then, she added, "You sure are very hardworking, then."Kenneth had been trying to join the conversation several times. Now, the opportunity presented itself. "I can send her back. Since you're not working now, you don't have to drive her."Henry chirped as soon as he finished the sentence, "I can't do that to you. I'm being paid, not you.""Th
"Work with me." Zachary revealed the purpose of why he came there."Anyone can buy Emmen's shares but you," declined Joey right away."I know you turned me down because of my grandmother. I can assure you that within a month, she will no longer have any right to meddle in my affairs," said Zachary confidently."You say that all the time but you never deliver, Zachary. Can you walk the talk for once?" growled Joey impatiently.In front, Henry brought up the soundproof panel in silence.Zachary knew Joey was annoyed. He kept quiet for a while before continuing, "I am often a man of my word in many settings. But for some reason, it doesn't work when it's you.""And you sound so proud of it," condemned Joey."Think about my offer. I don't need Emmen's shares. For the financial details, you can turn to Lawrence or Cyrus." Zachary leaned back lazily."No need." Joey would rather take out a bank loan than accept his help.However, what he said today did enlighten her. Emmen could not
"It's been very stressful lately. Why? Can't I travel to Minville now?" asked Joey nonchalantly."Alright. Just have fun. No need to worry about me." Selena didn't pry further. She had faith in Joey.When Joey heard Hanson's voice on the other end of the line, Selena hung up right away.When she arrived at Minville Airport, Joey saw Melvin from afar. He was fanning himself.In March, while it was freezing in Imperia, it was scorching hot in Minville.Joey was wearing a white down jacket with a wine-red top underneath. She approached Melvin as she said, heaving, "It's so hot here. It feels like it's summer even though it's only March.""You're just unlucky. It's around 28 to 29 degrees these few days. Next week, the temperature will drop to around 20 degrees." Melvin fanned Joey with a smile."I'm not staying till next week anyway. Let's find a hotel. I need a shower," said Joey.Melvin nodded and followed her, fanning her like a loyal sidekick. "A backpack is all you've got? Do
After Melvin hung up, he called out to Zachary grouchily, "Hurry up. She's waiting for her clothes."Zachary gave the beige dress to the staff member. "This one, too."Once they were done with their shopping, Melvin couldn't help but complain, "Your taste is so bad. Joey is a designer. She's not going to like what you bought her.""Why didn't you tell me just now?" Zachary glanced at him.Melvin scoffed. "Would it have changed anything? You didn't like anything I picked. You're just jealous."Zachary ignored him and shoved the bag of dresses in his arms. "Get these to her. Your car is safe for now.""What do you mean for now? Hey!" Melvin stomped his feet.Zachary ignored him and blended into the crowd. Melvin cursed at him for a while then immediately drove back to bring Joey her clothes.…Joey was appalled when she saw the dresses. They were cliché—puffy sleeves, V-neck, and a cinch made of creases.A lot of feminine brands were making this kind of dress. They were average
A red handprint appeared on Zachary's thigh. He looked at it and commented, "Someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today."Turning on the bed was all it took to look at Zachary, but Joey did not want to look at him. Therefore, she turned her back on him.Melvin asked the staff members on the cruise ship to move the dining table, chairs, and some decorations outdoors.Zachary went to help out, too. Joey could hear him talking to Melvin. She was curious about their conversation but couldn't hear a thing. The loud sea breeze drowned out their voices.Once everything was set up, Zachary called Joey over."Come and look at the menu."Joey got up slowly. When she thought that Zachary might have been the one who bought the dress, it felt iffy.She sat down by the dining table and leafed through the menu. When she saw the five-digit price on the menu, she almost thought she was hallucinating.She counted again. Indeed, everything on the menu cost five figures.Joey lost her appet
Zachary continued, "300 million dollars at least. Not 300 million dollars at most."Melvin looked at Joey glumly, "I only have 50 million dollars. That's all my savings, ma'am."Joey hated Zachary's fearmongering. She glared at him and said, "Can you stop scaring people?""I'm serious. Pixie is a ten-year-old brand, and it used to be famous. Without that much money, you can't acquire it." Zachary then took a sip of his wine.Joey frowned and said nothing."Must you acquire Pixie?" Melvin inquired meekly.If he gave all his money to Joey, he'd be penniless. While he could still feed himself, he wouldn't have any money left to spend on his games.He loved to whale on his games. If he no longer had the funds to sustain his hobby, his friends would mock him."Yes. Emmen needs its own brand, but releasing one is tough. Pixie is well-known among consumers. If we can acquire it under the current circumstances, it'd be a very advantageous move," explained Joey.Pixie had close to no n
"Of course. I bought many of them and gave them to my friends. Don't worry. I earned a lot from the dividends." Melvin was like a rich but simple-minded man.Joey patted his shoulder. "Thank you for your contribution."That said, she wasn't sure how much she earned from the game. She rarely checked the account records. It was mostly handled by Selena."No need to thank me. Now do you see why I spend so much on games?" said Melvin smugly.Joey did not know what to say. It seemed like the rich's hobby was to spend their money.She lay down and decided to take a nap while listening to the sound of the waves.Melvin leaned back against the sunbed and continued, "Why don't you play with me? I can top up some money for you. It'll be cool. Other players will idolize you."Joey grunted, "I don't have time for it.""I'll run your account for you. You're a famous figure. If you stream, you might earn a lot of money, or even attract sponsorships. I know a streamer who…"As he chirped ent