"Why was this project handed over to you? What were Wade and Dad thinking?" Jasper glanced at the business plan content and then at Summer. It was not that he thought Summer was incapable, but how could such an important matter be so easily given to Alfred, who was a stranger?Summer took a deep breath and reminded herself not to be angry. She was asking him for help, so she must not be angry.But Jasper did not seem to be aware that he was provoking Summer. When it came to work, he immediately became cold and arrogant. "How long have you been with this project?"Alfred glanced at Summer. He was more polite. "Since Summer handed it over to me, I have been following up.""You’re the one who came up with this business plan?" Jasper glanced over and could not hold back, Alfred... seemed to be really capable."Yes." Alfred nodded."The original idea does not need to be changed. The purpose of this project is not to make profits, but to drive profits. This is the outcome that Plath Co
“Chairman Miller, you’re right.” Alfred lowered his gaze and started to improve upon the weaknesses of the project.“Do you have any good ideas regarding human resources?” After feeling Summer pinch him, Jasper cleared his throat, and his attitude toward Alfred was a little more friendly.Summer smiled. She stood up, called the hotel staff, and asked them to send supper and some fruits.After a while, the hotel staff brought them the food. The waiter put down the food and left immediately.Summer and Jasper had been busy for the whole night. It was almost 2 in the morning when they left.“It took a long time to amend the project. If we needed to change the project, wouldn’t it be...” Summer was afraid and had a chill down her spine. Luckily, Jasper was there to help them.“He is lacking experience,” Jasper said arrogantly.“Jaz, you’re in charge of earning money to support the family, I am responsible for looking beautiful, and Melody will be taking care of our children.” Summer
“How long do you plan to hide it from him? They will know sooner or later. Why don’t we just let Edward know about this?” Summer whispered. “Don’t overthink. We can let Edward know about this later. It is a mess now. Edward will probably trust Ace’s words because of his accident.” Jasper grabbed Summer’s hands and did not want her to worry. Alfred was amending the proposal. Then, he turned and looked back at Jasper and Summer. Although he felt a little disappointed, he continued amending the proposal. Nieva asked someone to take away Alfred’s luggage because she wanted to create some chance for him and Summer to meet. Besides, she also wanted to take a look at the details of the collaboration project of Plath Corporation. Some people had taken photographs while Alfred went to the police station and hotel with Summer.Jasper and Summer’s wedding was getting nearer, and if some such rumors were being spread...Alfred wondered what Jasper would do to protect Summer. If Jaspe
“And aren’t you embarrassed to criticize me too? Is that psychologist, Hanna Delacruz, your lover?” Trent huffed, stood up, and wanted to change the ward she was in. Edward was nervous and immediately sat up. “Where are you going with the plaster cast on your leg?” “I want to change my ward. I get so pissed off when I see you.” Trent did not want to talk to Edward at all. “Huh? You’re angry when you see me? I should be angrier when I see you!” Edward huffed, turned, and did not bother Trent.Trent went down the bed alone. She held the cane, hobbled with one leg, and walked outside. Edward frowned and remembered the scene when Trent protected him in the car.That should be Trent’s subconscious choice and reaction...When they were still kids, Edward and Jen were too young to attend school, and others always bullied them. Moreover, Edward constantly got bullied because of his soft character. He was always with Trent because Trent was always protecting him and Jen. As he grew
Trent lowered her gaze when she realized that Edward had not answered her. She assumed that Edward already had feelings for someone. Trent knew that Edward did not like her since they were kids. “Then, do you realize that Hanna had a strong sense of possession toward you? Did she like you, or did you do anything to make her think that you like her?” Trent asked softly, trying not to make things hard. She went back to bed and lay down properly. “Do you know Hanna could be the reason for Jennifer’s illness?”Edward did not say anything and lay down quietly. “Why do you believe what those people said? They’re just strangers.”“Don't you believe them too? Otherwise, you would not be here right now,” Trent said airily. Edward was stunned for a while and clenched his hands slowly.He did not believe anyone except Summer. He wanted to believe in Summer. But he was worried that Summer was being cheated by others, too.“If Hanna truly has issues, what will you do?” Trent gave Edwa
She did not know whether Edward knew that she liked him...Trent had liked Edward for many years. She had liked him since she had met him. When they were young, it was a mere crush. But later, as she grew up, she realized that her feelings toward Edward were more intense.But Edward slowly faded from her life. Even when they met by chance, they pretended that they did not know each other. They did not even want to greet each other. Edward woke up. He saw that Trent was hugging him and sleeping soundly.His heart sank for a while. Edward’s face was a little pale. He wanted to go to the toilet...But he did not dare to wake Trent. He could only take a deep breath and hold it...Edward gritted his teeth and tried to hold his pee. After a while, he could not hold it any longer. He pushed Trent’s arms away carefully and went to the toilet. Trent woke up. She became anxious when she found out that Edward was not beside her. “Edward!”She stood up and realized that her leg was i
At the sanitarium in Mountain City… “How’s the investigation going?” Hanna asked in a low voice in the dark consultation room. “All done.” Someone, who was holding a file, smiled at her. “Give me the money first.”“Of course.” Hanna smiled coldly as she took out a stack of cash from the drawer.“Why is it only thirty thousand dollars? Didn’t we agree on fifty thousand dollars?” The person was a little upset. “You took so long to investigate such a trivial matter. I’ll give you thirty thousand dollars first. Help me investigate another person. After you’re done, I’ll give you the remaining balance.” Hanna sat in the chair, holding a bottle of pepper spray. “Who is it?” The person was getting noticeably impatient.“Summer.” Hanna frowned. Recently, Edward had been calling out this name during her hypnosis sessions with him… Who was she?“Just that? There are thousands of people named Summer. How am I supposed to investigate her?” The person was enraged. “He only started cal
Jennifer wanted to leave the sanitarium too, but she feared that it would only burden her family even more. “Jen, eat breakfast.” Casper was rushing to work. He woke up early. Jennifer felt bad. She still had not learned how to cook. She initially thought she would be able to help Casper, but she realized she knew nothing… She could not help him at all. Instead, she troubled him even more.“Why do you look so unhappy?” Casper noticed that she was upset.Jennifer shook her head in disappointment as she sat at the table. “Casper, you’re not eating?”“I'm late. I’ll be leaving first. I’ll come back later at noon with some fruits.” Casper looked at the time. He did not have any cases on hand, but he needed to attend a monthly meeting. Later in the afternoon, he would be requesting a posting to investigate Hanna. “Casper…” Jennifer called out nervously when she noticed him walking towards the door.“Yes?” He asked as he put on his coat. “Come back earlier …” she whispered.