Lucy's eyes revealed a hint of smugness as she lifted her chin and hummed in acknowledgment, "Yes, I designed it."Ryan looked at her meaningfully for several moments.Based on his investigation of Lucy, she didn't have this capability, especially not to produce such a design in such a short time.This design clearly required multiple site surveys to create, and Lucy... seemed to have only visited the West District once, accompanied by Larry.However, he wouldn't randomly suspect anyone without evidence. Moreover, even if Lucy had truly plagiarized or stolen someone's design, wouldn't Larry ultimately be the one to pay for it and take responsibility?His person would naturally be his responsibility.Ryan didn't care about Lucy at all, even showing a slight smile."This design is quite good."He had only casually complimented it, but Lucy immediately resumed that smug expression."I've reviewed all the designs submitted by the design department. I've decided to take you to Dunc
Lucy was beaming with joy. Even though she hadn't found Larry yet, she was still happy.The Duncan Industries bidding meeting was approaching, and Spencer Corporation’s designers had already begun submitting their design plans. Since Larry wasn't at company, matters related to the bidding were temporarily handled by Ryan.Lucy was confident her design would win the bid, so she walked into the design department with her head held high.But unsurprisingly, she heard people whispering mockingly after seeing her."How does she still have the face to show up here?"She knew he was married but still became his mistress—what goes around comes around.""If it weren't for her, we probably wouldn't have this new Mr. Spencer in charge now. Larry must be regretting it to death."The design department employees whispered among themselves.Lucy clenched her fists, wanting to rush over and argue with them, but ultimately she was in the wrong in this matter. Plus, Larry wasn't at Spencer Corpo
Aria smiled. “Archer is waiting outside for me. Call me anytime if you need anything."James could only acknowledge and walk with her as she left.......In the car, Archer had been waiting for a while. When Aria returned, the man was already reviewing documents. Seeing Aria open the door and get in, he turned his head and immediately noticed her slightly red eyes.She didn't realize how red her eyes were at that moment, still speaking with a cheerful expression, "Could you tell Grandpa we'll have dinner a bit later?"Archer's eyes flickered, his dark pupils carrying a hint of coldness."Were you mistreated?" he asked.Aria immediately shook her head."Not at all. She's just a bit stubborn. She's rather traditional and thinks that once you're married, you can't get divorced. James is already trying to reason with her—it might just take some time."She wasn't telling the truth.The dysfunctional relationship with her mother made her heart feel suffocated. She couldn't and didn
Initially agreeing to marry into the Spencer family wasn't just because she liked Larry and wanted to continue fighting for her beloved—it was also because they needed the Spencer family to pay these medical bills.Over time, she realized that the love she had desperately tried to protect had long since vanished into thin air.Continuing to stay in the Spencer family would only slowly rot her away there, and that wasn't what she wanted."I'm just trying to think of you, James. I want to consider what's best for you..." Rachel's eyes reddened after being scolded by her beloved son."Don't you think brother-in-law has done enough?" James said. "It was him who got us transferred to Harbour Hospital and arranged for a new attending physician."Rachel was momentarily speechless.She looked at Aria with complex emotions."Mom, my sister has her own life."James was trying to reason with her.Rachel seemed to feel a headache coming on. "You two should leave. I want to rest."Now she
"Aria, you need to understand that the Jackson family has already fallen. If it weren't for the Spencer family helping us, your brother and I might have been in trouble long ago. They didn't care about your background and were willing to marry you—you should be grateful..."It was still the same old rhetoric.As if marrying her meant she should spend her entire life being grateful and serving the Spencer family.But if it weren't for the Spencer family, she wouldn't have remained unknown for three years.If it weren't for the Spencer family, she would have already become Professor Claire's student.The Spencer family helped the Jackson family, but hadn't they also destroyed her?Aria's eyes dimmed. No matter how earnestly Rachel tried to persuade her, Aria just shook her head and said, "Since I chose to divorce Larry, I won't remarry him.""There's no future between him and me."She laid out the conclusion so directly in front of Rachel, her words carrying a hint of cruelty."
Anyone else would have been annoyed by now.Only Ethan was so frustrated he nearly choked on his breath, cursing, "You lovesick fool!""Thanks for the compliment."Who was complimenting you!Absolutely no one was complimenting you!Ethan couldn't take it anymore. He felt that Archer had never been decent, and after getting married, he was even worse. He opened the car door to leave when Archer stopped him."Wait."He actually waited, expecting Archer to say something."How well do you know Rachel Williams?"Rachel Williams—Aria's mother, currently staying at Harbour Hospital where Ethan was her attending physician.Oh, so it was all about his wife again.Ethan's lips twitched before he slowly replied, "You don't even know your own mother-in-law and you expect me to?"So he didn't know much either.Ethan was useless then. Archer glanced at him once—okay, Ethan got the message. He was being dismissed."Wait a moment.""Ronald and Wesley keep asking when you're planning to