LOGINThat was just an opening line. The real point came after.Elias continued, "But from what you said just now, Mr. Hover, it sounds like it's Ms. Jamison who's hoping to collect her father's posthumous work."His words were sugar-coated to perfection. "Back in the day, Mr. Jamison's works were pricele
Yvonne's troubled gaze met Samuel's gentle one. Instead of hiding her feelings, she faced him with even more honesty.Samuel studied her expression for a moment before walking toward her. "What happened downstairs?"While he had been waiting there, he had already learned that Jared and Emily were t
The reporters had already made up their minds the moment they had seen the photos. Besides, just because there hadn't been an official engagement tonight didn't mean it couldn't happen later. As long as Jared and Emily both stayed single, the possibility would always be there.Meanwhile, Yvonne had
Yvonne had come after getting a call.Samuel had contacted her, saying Elias wanted to meet up. Apparently, the Somersons had decided to contribute one of Andrew's emerald sculptures to the project.Yvonne had seen the Somerson family display the sculpture before. Back then, she had already wanted t
The fact that Elias could arrange a last-minute meeting with Samuel meant that Somerson Corporation had the edge in landing a partnership with Hover Group."So, is Ford Corporation ready to invest and team up with Somerson Corporation to compete for the Hover Group project? Can we finalize it tonigh
After the meeting between the Department of Arts and Culture and Hover Group wrapped up, both Ford Corporation and Feland Group received the project files.This was the most focused Jared had been in a long time. Back at the office, he hadn't thought about Shirley, who had already been transferred t
When Yvonne said the word "never", something flickered in Jared's eyes.They were standing at a busy intersection. The air was bitterly cold.Yellow streetlights cast a faint glow over Yvonne's long lashes. Her eyes were shadowed, unreadable.Jared stood frozen, staring at her. He tried to catch a g
After work, Jared drove off on his own, restless and irritated.…Rain was falling, and night came early. Jared came to a shopping mall and stepped into a jewelry store.All the apology gifts he'd sent Yvonne before had missed the mark. This time, he wanted to pick something out himself.Meanwhile,
Jared floored the gas pedal, chasing Yvonne all the way to an intersection, where he cut her off and forced her to brake hard.Yvonne reacted fast, slamming the brakes just in time to avoid a collision. She glared at him through the windshield. She'd almost had to take her car in for repairs again.
When Shirley walked into the break room, the chatter died instantly. After all, Yvonne hadn't returned yet.The women exchanged glances, then forced polite smiles. "Shirley, we made some fruit salad. Do you want some?"Shirley turned around. Her tone was laced with condescension as she refused. "I d







