Even though Edward and Macie were both in Williamford, and Yosef had promised to keep an eye on Edward and make sure he stayed out of her sight, that day was a special case.Fowler Group was working with HG Corporation, and Edward had come for a business meeting. It just so happened that Macie was also at HG Corporation that day, participating in a design pitch.Palmer recognized the man who was smiling as he escorted the guest out. It was a senior department manager from HG Corporation, Scott Travis. He glanced at the man in the deep navy suit. Although he couldn't tell who it was from the back, he recognized the assistant standing next to him as Nathan.Which meant that the man being treated like royalty and escorted out was none other than Edward himself.Palmer thought this was one hell of a coincidence. He turned to look beside him, but Macie, who had been walking right with him a moment ago, was already gone."Macie?" he called softly, his voice barely audible. Then, at th
Several panelists paused in thought, seemingly considering something.Macie waited a few seconds for any further questions to arise. When there were none, she was about to step down when the panelist in the center spoke up. "How long have you been in the industry? Do you have any past achievements worth noting?"Macie heard the question, and her hands clenched into fists before she could stop herself. She had only been on the job for less than two months and had no established track record. She couldn't lie, so she answered honestly.When she spoke, the crowd below was genuinely surprised. They had assumed that she only looked like a rookie, but it turned out that she really was one. She was brand new, in fact."But I don't believe seniority defines everything. The new generation is always pushing forward. The veterans are indeed rich in experience, but the younger ones are charging ahead, determined to break new ground," Macie said, looking directly at the man who asked, her expre
Macie was the second-to-last to pitch their design proposal. As she watched the representatives from other companies present their ideas, their strengths and experience were obvious.Even the least experienced among them had seven years of industry experience and had worked for companies much larger than Brightech Studios. That alone made her a little nervous.She was a newcomer, and Brightech Studios was a startup that had never secured a partnership with this company before. Still, she knew her strengths and wasn't afraid to present them upfront. When it was her turn, she took a deep breath and walked up.With her young face and striking features, everyone assumed she was just a recent college graduate. Thus, the review panel paid little attention, and her competitors felt confident in their odds.They couldn't believe that Brightech Studios had actually sent someone this fresh to represent them. Were they underestimating HG Corporation or not serious about winning the deal at al
The dinner at the Fowler residence continued. Edward had already taken his seat and remained quiet for the entire time, his head down.He absolutely refused to marry Sharon. Even if Yosef forced him, he wouldn't give in.Later that evening, dinner came to an end. The two families chatted for a while longer before the butler escorted the guests out.Inside the MVP, Elias asked, "Mom, have you already decided that Edward is the one you want as a son-in-law?""If not for Sharon's feelings for him, I wouldn't even give him a second glance," Mira said bluntly. "If they'd just had a college romance and ended it there, I could've chalked it up to young love. "But Edward deliberately returned two years later and rekindled her hopes. He was already married, yet he still had an affair with Sharon. Then, after giving her hope, he turned around and dumped her again, claiming that he was in love with his ex-wife."Mira's expression was cold. In her eyes, a man like that was absolute scum. Ed
The atmosphere at the dining table suddenly grew tense. It was as if a fight was about to break out. Elias jumped in, saying, "That's enough, Mom! That's all in the past. I've already gotten revenge for Sharon privately."Mira looked at Elias, her expression stern. "But Sharon's reputation was dragged through the mud behind closed doors. Her name and her dignity have been completely ruined!"After hearing that, Edward clenched his fists into balls. He wanted to tell them that it took two to tango. Even though it was true that he had contacted Sharon, she had also attempted to sabotage his marriage and cause harm to Macie. However, out of respect for the Hale family's status, he held back. "We did wrong by your daughter, and we'll do everything we can to make things right," Yosef finally said. That was exactly what Mira wanted to hear. She turned to Yosef and said, "You're a man of your word, and I trust you. Our family doesn't need material compensation, but my daughter still lov
When word got out that Edmund and Mira had returned to the country, Yosef warmly invited them to visit him. Elias accepted, and the family of four went to the Fowler residence that weekend.Yosef hosted a formal dinner and also invited Edward. The moment Edward saw Sharon among the guests, his expression hardened. "Mr. and Mrs. Hale, it's a pleasure," Edward greeted. Edmund and Mira studied the young man in front of them, and it didn't take long for them to understand why their daughter had fallen so deeply for him. Edward was undeniably handsome, charming, tall, and had an extraordinary presence. However, he was also a jerk who had heartlessly abandoned Sharon.Edmund and Mira couldn't stand him, but out of respect for Yosef, they didn't let their anger show, especially since Sharon still loved Edward.During a lull between courses, the two families chatted casually. Mira said, "We came back this time for Sharon. We're planning to host a formal family reunion banquet to introduce