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"James, I brought your file." A deep voice rang out.Everyone turned their heads.Seeing Desmond arrive with a group of people, James stiffened in fear. This time, Desmond had brought quite a crowd to Summit Academy.Realizing the severity of the situation, James quickly stepped forward to greet him. "Mr. White, what an unexpected honor! What brings you here today?"James reached out for a handshake, but what Desmond placed in his hand was a brown envelope.James glanced down at it, and his name was printed on the front. He asked, "Mr. White, this is…"Desmond's voice was firm. "Take your file and get out of Summit Academy."James' hands trembled, and the file slipped from his grip, falling to the ground. Even his legs wobbled, struggling to keep him standing."Mr. White… What did I do wrong…"James' gaze darted toward Elara as he hurried to explain, "If this is about Bambi Fisher's withdrawal, it's all a misunderstanding! I already lowered myself and personally invited her ba
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When Elara was admitted to Hawke University, Desmond was still the secretary of the university's administrative department.She had been his most promising student. She had enrolled at Hawke University at just 14. To lessen the financial burden on her foster parents, she would attend classes during the day and take on part-time jobs in the evenings under a false age.Desmond had found out and brought her back, giving her a stern lecture. He urged her to focus on her studies, telling her that with her abilities, she could use knowledge to gain a future far beyond anything she could imagine at the time.The year Elara pursued her doctorate at Capitol University, Desmond had also been promoted.He waved her off as he stood at the gates of Hawke University."Elara Lloyd, this is where I see you off. I know you'll reach heights I could never dream of. And when you stand at the peak, looking down at the world, you'll see me cheering for you."Six years later, their paths crossed again—
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Elara turned to her daughter and asked, "Merida, do you still want to study at Summit Academy?"Merida looked toward the crowd, spotting Shirley and Paisley gazing at her with eager eyes.They had already entered the school, but with all the commotion at the entrance—James being taken away, the Office of Compliance and Ethics launching an investigation, and several school administrators and teachers being called in for questioning—the younger students, in particular, had lost all focus in class.The kindergarteners stood near the gate, craning their necks. They were more interested in the spectacle than in their lessons, even if they didn't quite understand what was happening.Merida turned to the parents and said, "You need to offer a formal apology to me and my mommy. Only then will I consider returning to Summit Academy."She was only five years old, but she had already sensed the hostility from teachers, classmates, and parents ever since she became Merida Jones.When these v
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Merida wrapped one arm around Paisley and the other around Shirley, lifting both of her best friends as she spun in circles with them.Seeing the scene unfold, Rosalie shrieked like a startled hen. "Bambi! What are you doing? Put my daughter down right now!"But her only response was the sound of three girls laughing happily.Elara worried that Merida might actually toss Shirley and Paisley into the air like shot puts, so she gently patted her daughter's back."Go on, head to school now."Merida set Shirley and Paisley down. The two girls were sweating from excitement, but Merida herself showed no signs of exhaustion—no heavy breathing, no flushed cheeks. Her round, dark eyes locked onto the academic file in Elara's hands."My student records were already taken out. Can they be put back in?"Elara reassured her, "You've changed your name, and Mommy came to school today to officially update your academic records."She crouched down and spoke seriously to her daughter. "Merida, I
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The employee's voice quickly drew everyone's attention."Is that for real? Let me see!""The people ranked below this unemployed housewife are students from Ashford University, Redmont University, and Westbridge Institute of Technology!"A collective gasp filled the elevator.Even Harvey's secretary, Cyrus, was intrigued by the conversation. However, unlike the other employees, he remained composed.With a faint smile, Cyrus turned to Harvey and said, "It must be a mistake in the ALI Math Competition records. In previous years, the gold medalists in ALI were either top-tier professionals returning from elite institutions abroad or renowned scholars from prestigious universities in the country."There's no way a housewife could enter such a competition, let alone take first place. If that were true, ALI Group would be ruining its own reputation!"Before he even finished speaking, one of the employees read aloud while staring at their phone, "The contestant ranked first is… Elara
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"If Elara had continued her PhD and pursued a career in research, she would have achieved far more than I have today," Jasper stated."What a top-tier case of throwing away a brilliant future for love!""She might as well have written 'foraging wild vegetables for seven years' on her résumé.""The heavens gifted her an extraordinary mind, and she used it to be a housewife and raise kids.""But why did Ms. Jones suddenly decide to compete in a math competition?"Jasper couldn't quite figure it out either. He could only sigh and say, "I hope that one day, I'll have the chance to work alongside her."The elevator doors slid open, and Jasper stepped out. The employees continued their discussion."For Elara Jones to suddenly enter a math competition… Her marriage must have hit a rough patch.""It could also be that her husband is the one supporting her participation in ALI's competition?""If her husband really supported her from the start, why did he only let her study up to a bac
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The interview continued, and the conference room fell into dead silence. Throughout the rest of the interview, Elara never once mentioned Fisher Corp or Harvey.On the large screen, the CEO of NGT Group pulled out a Euconian dictionary. He flipped through the pages until he found the explanation he was looking for.Reading aloud, he said, "Not worth mentioning—meaning something is insignificant or unimportant. Oh?"The NGT Group CEO let out a surprised exclamation. "Harvey, according to your wife, you are… insignificant."Spreading his hands, he leaned closer to the screen and looked directly at Harvey, who was standing in the conference room."Your wife called you her ex-husband. Did you really get divorced from the woman who just won first place in a national math competition?"The atmosphere in the room shifted dramatically. The shareholders could no longer stay calm."Mr. Fisher, how could you and your wife get divorced?""She publicly called you her ex-husband in front of
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Elara's adoptive father had leveraged a so-called past favor to pressure Harvey into marrying that woman. But now, that undeserving country girl had finally been kicked out by Harvey once and for all!Ethel's expression softened into a warm smile, as if she was basking in the glow of spring sunshine."You all should help me keep an eye out—find a few well-matched, respectable young ladies from Capitol."It's time to start arranging marriage meetings for Harvey. My precious grandson can't grow up without a mother's love."The socialite wives immediately became animated, eagerly inquiring about the kind of daughter-in-law Ethel preferred.Just then, someone suddenly gasped, "Oh! Elara was interviewed by Gingham TV! She's making waves—she actually placed first in the ALI Math Competition preliminaries!"The moment Elara's name was mentioned, Ethel's smile instantly dropped.Meanwhile, the other elite wives were buzzing with excitement."The ALI Math Competition carries an enormous
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The knocking on the CEO's office door grew increasingly urgent. The man pinning Priscilla down seemed even more excited by this.Darren Cordova then passionately kissed Priscilla's face, seemingly unwilling to let her go. Priscilla clicked her tongue in annoyance and pushed him away. Seeing her displeasure, he quickly restrained himself.Meanwhile, employees throughout the company sat at their computers, witnessing the entire scene. They were getting front-row seats to some juicy gossip!This wasn't just some inappropriate video of Priscilla being circulated—they didn't need to verify whether what they were seeing was real or fake. It's because they were watching it live!Darren considerately helped Priscilla button up her clothes and smoothed out her clothing. Only after she was properly dressed did Darren turn to open the door.The soundproof doors of the CEO's office slid open. When Kira saw Darren, her expression grew even more troubled. She realized this was a live broadcast,
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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
