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Elara had pinned her dark hair into a sleek bun at the back of her head. A crescent-moon-shaped enamel hairpiece held it in place, secured further by a hairpin with black tassels that blended seamlessly into her hair.She wore a light gray tailored suit with a cinched waist, paired with loose, comfortable trousers. Her black low-heeled shoes clicked steadily against the floor with every step—each one firm, and assured.The employees of Joss Tech were already used to seeing Elara in her sharp, capable form."Morning, Ms. Jones," they greeted her warmly as she passed.However, for many of the other guests—figures from the business world invited to the event—it was their first time encountering the woman who now sat at the helm of Joss Tech. Quite a few stood at a distance, scrutinizing her with appraising eyes."Who would've thought someone who got married before even finishing college could become a company's vice president? She spent seven years as a pampered wife in the Fisher fa
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Yet at some point, Harvey stopped needing Elara to do those things for him. He began to reject any affectionate gesture she made toward him.The disappointment and loneliness in Elara's eyes had been plain to see, but he ignored it completely. The woman he once dismissed so casually—he could never have her again.The love he had personally discarded was now given to someone else without hesitation. He simply watched as Theodore lowered his head and flashed Elara a brilliant smile.In that moment, Harvey felt an unbearable emptiness crack open in his chest, a black hole that no feeling could ever fill.He forced himself to look away and kept repeating to himself that it's just a brooch. Elara had given him more than one brooch in the past. He wasn't jealous of Theodore—not at all.After all, he had received so many gifts from Elara before: brooches, ties, watches. But now, he couldn't even remember where he had put any of them. He couldn't recall a single design she had chosen.We
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Elara sensed something was wrong. She lifted her head and looked toward Theodore. His smile had turned razor-sharp, unreadable. No one could tell what he was thinking at that moment.Then, Theodore raised the speech folder in his hand and showed everyone the blank pages inside."I have no idea which bastard handed me an empty speech folder," he said coolly.Gasps rippled through the guests seated below."How could the folder be blank?""Who would pull something like that?""This is Joss Tech's turf. Could someone from Joss Tech have done something this childish, hoping to provoke Mr. Snapp?"Several people shifted their gaze toward Elara, their expressions now laced with suspicion.Theodore placed both hands firmly on the table and leaned forward, casting his gaze downward toward Harvey, who sat in the first row."Whoever tried to trip me up during this signing ceremony clearly doesn't want Snapp Group to successfully acquire Joss Tech," he declared.Elara reached for the bla
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Niamh's eyes sharpened as she suddenly shouted, "I know that man! He's an employee at Joss Tech!"She raised her voice, trying to convince everyone that the speech folder switch had nothing to do with Harvey.But just then, the footage on the screen shifted, showing the same employee meeting with Harvey alone in a hallway. The entire exchange was caught on video.Gasps rippled through the crowd as Niamh's expression changed instantly, her voice catching in her throat. She turned, stunned, and stared at Harvey in disbelief.Was Theodore's speech folder really swapped out because of Harvey? But how could Harvey stoop so low?He had bribed a Joss Tech employee to swap the folder—yet still dared to meet with the guy inside the company building? And he actually went and did it right under a security camera?Niamh's face paled as she looked at Harvey in growing panic. But the man being publicly exposed sat calmly in his seat, completely unbothered. It was like the man caught on camera
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When Theodore said the word "break up", a flash of triumph flickered in Harvey's eyes.He knew Theodore was putting on an act, but since the man had gone that far, Harvey was more than happy to see how he'd walk it back."Theodore Snapp, since you've said it, then stand by it!" Harvey declared.Now he was going to force Theodore and Elara to split—right here, right now."I never intended to break up with Mr. Snapp," Elara spoke up.Her hand remained wrapped in Theodore's larger one as she solemnly addressed Harvey. She continued, "And I certainly won't end things with him just because you're trying to stir up trouble between us."Harvey's expression darkened instantly, as if someone had hurled his heart into a pit."Elara…" Theodore called her name gently.Elara tightened her grip on his hand. "He's the one causing a scene at the Snapp-Jones acquisition ceremony. The person who should leave isn't you—it's Harvey!"A smile tugged at the corners of Theodore's lips, while Harvey
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"Did Mr. Snapp fall for Ms. Jones back when she was still Mrs. Fisher?""I knew there was a reason Mr. Snapp stayed single all these years—turns out he was pining for another man's wife!"The guests were buzzing with excitement, completely immersed in the drama. Many were now too restless to stay seated."Could it be that Ms. Jones and Mr. Snapp were already involved before her divorce from Mr. Fisher?""It's no wonder Mr. Snapp managed to win her over so quickly! They must've been eyeing each other in secret for a while!""Are you saying Mr. Fisher divorced Ms. Jones because she cheated on him? Damn!"The speculation flew wild, even among high-society elites. The juicier the gossip, the more excited they became.Harvey's black eyes burned with fierce intensity. If Theodore wanted to ruin his reputation, he'd gladly drag him into the dirt with him.Theodore wouldn't get away clean. If he dared covet Harvey Fisher's woman, he would tear him down from his pedestal!Faye, the jou
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The guests collectively took a deep breath as Theodore confessed his feelings in front of everyone.Meanwhile, Harvey's expression turned pitch black, as though a heavy layer of lead had been smeared across his face. It looked like a storm of thunder and lightning was about to erupt from it any second.Elara's long lashes curled upward as she looked at Theodore. The contours of his profile were smooth—his high nose bridge and deep-set eyes seemed like they'd been sculpted by a master craftsman.Light from the ceiling fixtures fell on the arch of his brow, casting soft shadows beneath his thick lashes. When he turned his head to meet her gaze, ripples seemed to spread through the air.He gave her a gentle smile. In those clear, serene eyes of his, emotions built up over the years spilled out—emotions he had stored just for her.Every breath Elara took felt hot. That surge from his gaze washed over her like a wave, engulfing her completely.It felt like lava had reached her feet—he
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"Uncle Finn, is it done yet?" Merida asked.Finnegan crouched on the open ground outside the gymnasium, using a stick to stir the pile of fallen leaves that had burned to ash.Wearing heat-resistant gloves, he reached into the fire and pulled out sweet potatoes wrapped in aluminum foil. As he peeled back the foil, a warm, honeyed aroma wafted out, making Merida's mouth water instantly."Hurry up and give it to me!" she cried, reaching for it."It's hot," Finnegan warned calmly.He placed the sweet potato on a stack of bricks, rinsed off a spoon with bottled water, and handed it to her.Merida scooped out a piece, puffed at it impatiently, then took a bite. Her round cheeks puffed up, and her eyes narrowed into contented slits.Finnegan watched her eat with visible delight. There was a gentle warmth softening his gaze.…Back at Joss Tech, the signing ceremony had ended, and the cocktail party began. Theodore had just stepped out of the restroom when he ran straight into Harvey
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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
