LOGINAs the office lights flicked on, Nolan instantly felt his scalp go numb.His throat dry, he said, "J-Jewel, why are you here?"Jewel stood by the doorway without moving. A faint smile rested on her lips as she replied, "Where I am isn't important. What matters is this... Was this your real reason for getting close to me?""Jewel, let me explain..." Nolan said instinctively."Sure." Jewel pointed at the USB drive plugged into the laptop. "First, explain what's on that USB drive. If it's true, then I'll believe you."Nolan hadn't expected her eyes to be so sharp. Even from the doorway, she had noticed such a tiny USB drive."This is..." He desperately searched for an explanation but couldn't think of one.After several seconds of silence, he finally asked, "When did you start suspecting me?""Suspecting you?" Jewel sounded amused. "I started suspecting you the very first time we met."Nolan stared at her, disbelief written across his face. "How is that possible? I didn't leave a
Dominic let out a cold laugh. "That's only one of his goals. The other is probably to get closer to Jewel. And now it seems... he thinks he's succeeded.""So that's what this is really about?" Autumn asked, equal parts angry and worried. "Then I need to warn my aunt before she falls for it."As she spoke, she picked up her phone to make the call.Dominic stopped her and smiled. "There's no need. She knows exactly what's going on."He took out his phone and opened his call history.Several recent calls between him and Jewel appeared on the screen. After all, for a woman who had been single for 35 years, finally falling for a man wasn't something she would give up on easily....Over the next few days, Jewel and Dominic barely interacted. Instead, she grew increasingly close to Nolan. By the end of the week, she had even given him the key to her office.Dominic knew nothing about it at first. Then one day, while Jewel was away from the company, he returned to the office area and
Dominic gently massaged Autumn's calf. "How's the pressure?"Autumn's eyes curved into crescents. She looked completely relaxed, though her bruised, swollen face made the scene seem slightly absurd.Dominic couldn't help complaining, "Seriously, what was Isabella thinking? Why'd she hit you that hard for no reason?"Autumn's entire body stiffened."W-What Isabella...?" she asked nervously.Dominic realized he'd let something slip, so he laughed it off. "Nothing. I just remembered something from the past.""Oh." Autumn shot him a suspicious look but didn't press the matter. After all, from Dominic's perspective, they had both supposedly fallen from the second floor...…By the afternoon, Dominic checked the time and led Autumn outside. Her ankle still hurt badly. She limped with every step, so Dominic simply carried her on his back.As they passed Jewel's office, she happened to step out at that exact moment. She froze for a second when she saw Dominic.He ignored her complete
Jewel's expression darkened. Irritated, she said, "Fine, I understand what you mean. I'll transfer him to another position, as my personal bodyguard or... assistant."The moment Dominic heard the word assistant, instinctive disgust rose within him. He let out a cold laugh. "Whatever you want."With that, he turned and walked straight to his office.Jewel let out a soft sigh before looking at Nolan. "Nolan, are you okay?"Nolan's face had already gone pale, but he stubbornly replied, "I'm okay... Jewel, you have to believe me. I really didn't hurt her...""Alright, alright." Jewel rubbed her temples and instructed her assistant to arrange for two people to take him to the hospital.As for herself, she returned to her office and contacted Brian, asking the security department to send over the surveillance footage from the area.…Ten minutes later, Jewel received the video, and a slight frown gradually formed on her face.Based on the footage alone, there was no way to determine
Only then did the crowd finally break into shocked cries.Jewel's expression changed dramatically. She hurried forward, grabbed Dominic's arm, and said, "Dominic, stop hitting him! Something bad is going to happen if you keep this up!"Even though Dominic had only kicked him twice, Nolan was already at his limit.Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, yet he still gritted his teeth and endured it, his face set with stubborn defiance.Dominic violently shook off Jewel's hand. He looked at Nolan like a wild beast, and madness laced his voice. "Nolan! You'd better pray Autumn's okay. Otherwise, I'll make sure you die! A miserable death!"The surrounding employees were nearly terrified.Dominic turned and glanced at the onlookers. His gaze settled on the three young women who had spoken up for Nolan earlier, and he sneered, "He's only been here a few days, and he's already gathered a group around him. Pretty damn charming, huh?"The three young women trembled, already beginnin
Naturally, Autumn wasn't about to let Nolan touch her. She snapped, "Get the hell away from me!"At that moment, Jewel's office door opened. She stepped out, saw Autumn sitting on the floor, and gasped. She hurried over and asked anxiously, "Autumn, are you okay?"Gritting her teeth, Autumn pointed at Nolan and said, "This guy deliberately tripped me!"Jewel's expression darkened. She turned to Nolan and demanded, "What happened?""I... I didn't!" Nolan was panicking as well, waving his hands frantically. "I didn't touch her. She fell by herself..."By then, several employees had heard the commotion and gathered around.When they saw Nolan, surprise flashed across their faces, and they immediately began whispering among themselves.Jewel's eyes turned cold. "Nolan! No matter what happened, if you tell the truth now, I can still give you a chance."Nolan stared at her in disbelief and muttered, "Jewel... you don't believe me either?""Stop pretending!" Autumn shouted furiously.
Autumn did not look at Dominic. Her gaze stayed fixed on the people passing by, distant and unfocused.Yet it was obvious that she was not standing there by chance. Waiting like this meant she was waiting for someone.When she heard Dominic's voice, her fingers trembled. After a brief pause, she a
Autumn paused and said, "His name is Lucas. He's my uncle's son."Then she continued walking.Dominic's heart skipped a beat, followed by a strange rush of happiness. As he recalled her actions from earlier that day, he could not help laughing. He hurried after her and said, "Slow down. I want to
However, the mother was busy at the stall and did not hear him at all.Dominic felt a faint sting in his eyes. He paused to think, then walked over to the young man's soul and looked straight at him.The young man, still in his soul state, jolted in shock. "Y-You can see me?"Dominic nodded gentl
Autumn's heart pounded as she waited for Dominic's answer.Dominic looked momentarily stunned. He thought it over, then shook his head. "We haven't confirmed a relationship."The words felt like a heavy stone lifting from Autumn's chest. A sneer still crossed her face. "So you won't refuse, and yo







