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"Harvey, have you still not repaired your relationship with Ms. Jones?"The shareholders of Fisher Corp had seen how Ethel had targeted Elara and how Elara had treated Harvey. Some of the shareholders had already gone to talk some sense into Ethel."You saw Lucas and Mr. Somner personally coming down to welcome Elara. Why did you treat her that way just now?"The Fisher Corp shareholders were very baffled by Ethel's actions. One of them had even wished he could take Ethel's place and be Elara's mother-in-law himself."She was looking down on me!" Ethel thought of Elara's gaze earlier and fumed. She didn't think there was anything wrong with her attitude. On the contrary, she felt she had been the one treated unfairly."I'm her mother-in-law!""You are her former mother-in-law," a shareholder corrected her."Elara was my daughter-in-law for seven years. Isn't there a saying that mentees have to respect their mentors for life? I was her mother-in-law for seven years; she should st
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On the second floor, inside the lavishly decorated conference room, Elara greeted every academic leader and senior official present.As soon as she took her seat, several influential figures extended olive branches to her.Elara looked at Leonard. Her lashes were curled, and her eyes were bright."Ideally, I'd like to join Dragonheart."Everyone was stunned. They could tell she had a very clear goal, as the moment she came up, she decided to challenge the strongest boss. A few bigwigs present were keen to see whether Leonard would accept her into Dragonheart. Elara reached into her bag and pulled out a document before standing up and walking over to Leonard."This is my stepping stone to Dragonheart."Leonard took the document from her hand, a look of surprise flashing in his eyes."Joss Tech's prospectus?"He wanted to know why Elara was handing him the Joss family's company prospectus. What was she trying to say?"Dragonheart's research requires a variety of heavy metals,
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Christopher shot Theodore several meaningful glances, hoping he would speak up and say a few words to help. He had wanted to ask Tobias to persuade Elara to return to Capitol University because he believed that with Elara's abilities, she would become a shining symbol of the university. However, Tobias was far too proud. He would never lower himself to persuade Elara.Theodore was seated next to Elara, his handsome face brimming with amusement. He was unblinkingly focused on Elara's profile. It was as if he couldn't get enough of staring at her.Christopher cleared his throat twice, reminding Theodore of his presence. The peerlessly handsome man lazily looked at Christopher with an icy gaze."I support Elara's decision."Elara whipped her head around, staring at him in surprise. Theodore leaned forward. He propped his face on one hand, his elbow resting on the table. In his dark eyes, only Elara's reflection remained.He tilted his head like a naive child and acted harmless
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Niamh stormed over with a cold expression, only to see Wendy apologizing repeatedly to Harvey."I'm sorry, I'm really sorry! I got your shoes dirty."As Wendy spoke, she knelt down. She held a towel, intending to wipe Harvey's shoes clean.In her haste, she failed to notice the glass shards scattered on the floor. As soon as her knees touched the ground, the sharp fragments pierced her skin, drawing blood.She let out a cry of pain and collapsed onto the floor. Looking at her bloodied knee with shards of glass embedded in it, she was completely at a loss.Harvey gazed down at Wendy from above, his expression cold and unreadable. Her actions were all too transparent.Tears welled up in her eyes as she looked up at him, trembling like a frightened little rabbit.From a certain angle, this woman did bear some resemblance to Elara at 18. "Oh no, you're bleeding! Hurry, get up."Niamh immediately grabbed Wendy's arm.She tried to yank Wendy to her feet, but the moment Wendy looke
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Elara heard the commotion downstairs the moment she stepped out from the Golden Amethyst Gate. Standing at a high vantage point, she looked down at the scene unfolding below, where the crowd's attention was entirely focused on one spot.Behind her, Theodore's voice suddenly rang out. "I never asked you before… What was your relationship with Dawn when she was alive?"Elara was momentarily stunned. It had been a long time since anyone had mentioned that name to her.She turned to Theodore in confusion. "Dawn and Niamh grew up together. They were like sisters, incredibly close. My relationship with Dawn wasn't very good."Dawn had given Elara a warning the first time the latter had met Dawn at her welcome home banquet at the Jones family estate. Looking back now, it was clear that Niamh must have said something to Dawn, shaping her perception and fueling her hostility toward Elara.Elara's gaze drifted toward the dazzling crystal chandelier above. Her eyes became unfocused."Befo
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"Theodore!" Elara caught the sharp scent of alcohol.Before she could process what was happening, she saw Theodore staggering. It was as if his entire body was on the verge of collapsing. She quickly reached out, steadying him by the arms.Theodore lifted a hand to wipe the bright red liquid from his lips. His bangs were slightly disheveled, and his eyes were bloodshot."I'm fine... ugh!" He tried to reassure her with a gentle voice, but another streak of red liquid trickled from his mouth before he could finish.Then, he quickly covered his lips with his hand as if he was afraid of alarming Elara. The vivid red liquid seeped through the gaps between his long, slender fingers, creating a shocking sight.Theodore sighed in relief internally. He was glad he had drunk enough red wine earlier. Then, under Harvey's murderous gaze, Theodore reached out as if to cover Elara's eyes."Don't look. Your ex-husband is baring his teeth like he's got rabies. My heart just aches for you."Harv
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Harvey wanted to see shock and disbelief on Elara's face. So what if she had been invited to a high-society summit? Those industry tech leaders only wanted her for technical work.He was willing to admit that with Elara's ability to win a gold medal at the ALI Math Competition, she indeed had the skills to join a top national enterprise as a technical staff member.At most, she could become a project team leader. But that was the limit for a 27-year-old woman with no work experience!The fact that Fisher Corp generously offered her the position of CTO was purely because she had once been his woman.Harvey raised his hand, slicking back the damp strands of hair that clung to his forehead after being drenched in red wine. His sharp, chiseled features became even more imposing with his slicked-back wolf-cut hairstyle, and the last drop of wine slid down his jaw.His striking looks were so exceptional that even with red wine splashed all over him, he looked as if he had just walked of
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A few months ago, Elara had been nothing more than a speck of dust clinging to the hem of Harvey's coat—something he'd brushed away without a second thought.When they divorced, he refused to give her a single cent. He wanted her to experience firsthand how difficult life would be for her and Merida without his protection.He had been so sure that Elara would come crawling back like a stray dog that had wandered off for a while. She'd look filthy and desperate while wagging her tail and begging for scraps.And yet, in just a few short months, he had somehow lost the right to negotiate with her? Harvey found it both ridiculous and laughable.He was the CEO of Fisher Corp, a man who stood at the pinnacle of the Capitol business elite. Meanwhile, Elara was just indulging in empty bravado.The next second, her calm and composed voice rang out. "Ladies and gentlemen, Harvey Fisher and I are divorced. We are completely separate individuals now."Not only will I have nothing to do with
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Theodore was truly a frightening man! Yet Elara didn't find this off-putting.Wasn't this exactly the sort of thing he would do? She had sensed this man's calculated advances from the moment he began appearing frequently in her life.Soon, Cassie left, and Elara sat in her office chair, moving back slightly."You can come out now," she commanded.Her voice had regained its composure. "You should have recovered by now, right, Mr. Snapp?"Theodore emerged from under the desk, which had been relatively cramped for someone of his size. He blinked at her, his eyes brimming with amusement as he asked, "Was that fun?""I almost fell for you," Elara blurted out, her voice carrying a more teasing tone.The man looked slightly disappointed. "So, you didn't fall for me after all?"Persistent, he leaned forward and lowered his voice to ask, "Did it feel good when you touched me earlier?"Elara's bright eyes sparkled with light as she had to admit, "I didn't expect you'd feel so nice to to
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If one word could describe Theodore, it would be "insatiable!"The spasms emanating from Elara's abdomen made her aware of the unusual sensations in her body. In the warm early summer afternoon, even the air in the office seemed to grow heavy and humid.She felt as if an electric current had struck her, sending a tingling sensation up from the base of her spine. Her lips parted slightly, and she couldn't help but feel an intense curiosity about Theodore."Why would someone like you be interested in someone like me?" Elara's voice fell from above him."Hmm? Someone like me? What kind of person am I?"Theodore looked up at her with an expression that seemed completely vulnerable, as if offering himself to be commanded by her.Seated in her office chair, Elara lowered her gaze. As she looked down at this man, a strange and subtle thrill arose in her chest.She finally understood what it meant to gaze down from a position of power. It felt as though butterflies were dancing wildly i
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Harvey was annoyed by Ethel's interference in his love life. Elara's decision to divorce him undoubtedly had something to do with Ethel's meddling."I recall that Uncle Leonard has been looking after the Shelton family. Didn't the Sheltons' daughter go abroad to study with Uncle Leonard's letter of recommendation?" Harvey asked."That's ancient history," Ethel replied. "I hear she has done quite well for herself in Melcina. She's returned and taken a position at Quantum Tech under Price Nation."Harvey was about to leave, but he stopped in his tracks when he heard a certain phrase from Ethel."What position does Ms. Shelton hold at Quantum Tech?"Ethel was delighted—Harvey was showing interest in Angie.She described enthusiastically, "I heard she's highly regarded by Priscilla. Since she's joined Quantum Tech, she must be in a top position.""Isn't Elara the one in charge?" Harvey thought. He quickly realized this meant Elara's position at Quantum Tech wasn't secure.Harvey re
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Perhaps it was because he had spent recent days shoveling manure for fertilizer, cleaning pigpens, and herding cattle and sheep, but Harvey's germaphobia seemed to have been cured.He crouched down and began searching through the pile of garbage.Seeing Beau standing idly nearby, he sternly commanded, "What are you standing around for? Help me look! If we don't find the stethoscope, you won't be eating dinner!"Beau finally understood the gravity of the situation. With fear and trepidation in his heart, he looked at the garbage scattered on the ground with a miserable expression."Daddy, can I at least have a pair of gloves?""Look!" Harvey roared. "If we don't find it, I'll throw you in the trash can!"For the first time, he had completely lost patience with his son. Flames seemed to shoot from his eyes, and the features of his face were tense and sharp.Beau trembled, held his breath, and crouched down. With a disgusted expression, he began searching through the garbage while
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Harvey froze in shock. He pulled back the covers, finding nothing on the bed. He spun around and darted out of his room, leaving a sharp, cold breeze in his wake.Outside his room stood a bodyguard assigned by Leonard. Harvey then grabbed the bodyguard by the collar."Where's my stethoscope? Who told you to touch my stethoscope?" he demanded.The bodyguard was bewildered. He gripped Harvey's hand in displeasure. "Mr. Fisher, please calm down. I don't know what you're talking about."Hostility flashed in Harvey's eyes as he breathed heavily and questioned, "My stethoscope that I put under my pillow—who took it?"The bodyguard thought for a moment. "I did see Mr. Beau playing with a stethoscope this morning. I'm not sure where he got it from."Harvey's pupils constricted sharply. Beau had entered his room and taken his stethoscope?That little brat!Beau, dressed in a gray monk's robe, was surrounded by visitors who had come to the chapel to pray. These past few days, he had been
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This time, Harvey very clearly saw Elara's face deepen from a light pink to a rich, blooming rose—visibly, and in real time.Her beauty blossomed like a peony in full bloom. Her long lashes trembled several times, and her dark eyes shimmered as if brimming with tears.She looked as if… She was lovestruck. The moment that phrase crossed Harvey's mind, he was so stunned that his eyes widened in disbelief.Was Elara suddenly getting shy because of him?A strange flutter rippled through his chest. He sat at his desk, staring at the high-definition monitor in front of him, where every detail of Elara's face—even each individual eyelash—was crystal clear.He shifted his gaze to the upper-left corner of the screen to glance at the small preview of himself.After Leonard had driven him up to the mountains, the priest at Atkina Church had given him a haircut. Since he was neither a monk nor formally ordained, it was just a close-cropped cut, not a full shaving of the head.He looked at h
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Theodore's eyes gleamed like sunlight shimmering over a lake. He looked like a large dog trapped in a cage, gazing at Elara with unwavering intensity. If he had a tail, it would have been wagging wildly like a windmill spinning at full speed.Elara screamed internally. This had gone a little too far! Her eyes then dropped to the tip of her own shoe. The place she had kicked… had grown!"Oh!" She quickly jerked her foot back, only to feel her body tip backward uncontrollably.Just as she was about to fall, Theodore reached out and grabbed her ankle.The moment his fingers touched her skin, her heart skipped a beat. Theodore pulled her back toward the desk.Elara froze in place like a statue. Her entire body was tense, her eyes were wide, and her pupils were unfocused."Elara, what's wrong?"Harvey had seen her suddenly lose her balance and fall backward. It startled him so badly, he looked as if he wanted to jump through the screen.A wave of helplessness washed over him. Luckil
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Elara looked under the desk. What on earth was going on?Meanwhile, Harvey observed Elara in her formal women's suit on the computer screen—an attire he'd never seen her wear before.Her hair was pulled back into a bun secured by a simple ebony hairpin. A few strands, gilded by sunlight, curled against her porcelain cheeks.Though she appeared to be looking down at something, Harvey's gaze and thoughts remained completely captivated by her face. Only months had passed since their divorce, yet seeing her now felt like encountering someone from another lifetime.Had time stretched endlessly during his days at Atkina Church?"El—" Harvey's throat tightened as if stuffed with paper.But he quickly regained his usual composed tone. "Elara—no, I should address you as Ms. Jones now. Had Sam not called me, I wouldn't have known you'd assumed Quantum Tech's CEO position."His voice carried that innate condescension of the privileged, laced with unmistakable mockery."Why are you hiding
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Elara stood still as she gazed at the tall, distinguished man before her. Meanwhile, Theodore looked up and smiled at her against the light."Why are you so far away?"Elara stepped toward him, teasing lightly, "I wanted a good look at you.""Then you'll need to come closer." Theodore leaned forward, closing the distance between them.Though she stopped a step away, their faces nearly touched. Elara instinctively held her breath as her eyes locked on him."Can you see clearly now?" Theodore asked."Mm," Elara replied."And?""So handsome." Elara praised him sincerely. "You're one of the most attractive men I've ever seen!"She truly meant it. Theodore chuckled through his nose. She'd seen plenty of handsome men in her life—Finnegan, Harvey, and Leonard. Especially Leonard, whose looks even made Theodore feel somewhat threatened."My face is the least remarkable part of me." He declared confidently.Images of those shirtless photos Theodore had sent flashed through Elara's mi
