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Seraphina Arden knew Ethan wasn’t happy. But unlike their childhood, when she would rush to soothe him at the first sign of his displeasure, she now remained composed.She didn’t feel the need to appease him anymore. His sulking face didn’t stir up her emotions as it once had.Before bed, she deliberately asked, “Ethan, are you feeling unwell?”Ethan, his tone flat, replied, “Why would I be?”Seraphina Arden chuckled, “See? I told my mom you’re not the type to get upset over small things. She scolded me for asking you to chip in for groceries, saying food doesn’t cost that much. But I told her, we’re almost 30—sharing expenses is just common sense, right? Oh, by the way, Mom’s making your favorite braised beef tomorrow, along with chicken soup for you.”Ethan forced a smile. “Please thank Aunt Chloe for me.”Seraphina couldn’t help but find the situation amusing. It’s just $1,500. Is it really worth this attitude?Her expectations for the future grew dimmer.A Holiday GatheringFor th

On the way to the Regent Hotel, Seraphina Arden drove while Leon Everhart reclined in his seat, watching her.“Seraphina Arden, I got married today. Say something to make me feel better,” he said, tilting his head slightly.Seraphina thought for a moment and, with an overly cheerful tone, said, “The purple roses were romantic. The crystal butterflies hanging from the ceiling were beautiful. The groom looked dashing, the bride stunning. The tables were too large, the food was excellent, but the banquet started too late, and you made us leave early, so I missed a few dishes.”Leon chuckled and shook his head. “Besides food, can you think about anything else? Ugh, weddings are exhausting—more so than work. At least today is almost over.”Later that evening, there was a reception dinner, but as Leon got out of the car, he turned to Seraphina and said, “You’re off the hook for tonight. I was hoping to see even a little bit of disappointment on your face today, but you’re still the same car

Every other week, Sophia would update Leon Everhart about Olivia’s antics in the administrative department. Olivia had recently attempted to meddle in the finance department, only to hit a dead end.After her dismissal, Babi had grown close to Olivia, and their connection had become quite active.Peter, who had known Leon and Olivia since childhood, was a familiar figure. It didn’t take much for Leon Everhart to piece together that the budget leak in the pre-construction phase had been orchestrated by Olivia.The only reason Leon had caught wind of the issue in time was thanks to his years of unspoken understanding with Seraphina Arden. That seemingly casual note she left was, in fact, a subtle yet critical warning.Had the construction of the downtown residential and commercial towers fallen into Peter’s hands, TerraVantage Group would have faced significant losses.On paper, Peter’s bid, $20 million USD lower than the next contender, seemed like a saving grace. However, Leon calcula

After the holiday break, work became even more hectic. In the lead-up to Halloween, every department was putting in extra hours, racing to hit targets—targets tied directly to bonuses.Leon Everhart planned a site visit to the central district’s commercial-residential project.Benjamin and the representatives from Company B surrounded Leon Everhart, briefing him on every detail. As always, Seraphina Arden followed just a step behind Leon, keeping pace.Leon inspected thoroughly. He started in the control room, reviewing the project’s progress logs, material intake reports, and video footage. He pointed out several issues. The staff from Company B diligently took notes, while Seraphina Arden recorded everything herself.Afterward, Leon decided to visit the site in person.As they walked through the construction zone, Leon grew increasingly satisfied. The Company B staff were professional, the materials met specifications, and the site, despite its size, was impeccably organized.As the

The rumors about Leon Everhart and Seraphina Arden in the office were something Seraphina knew she had to address immediately. Such gossip would harm both her work and personal life.She sighed inwardly: Thank goodness for Ethan. Without him, clearing this up would have been impossible.Ethan’s advantages shone through at moments like this. Seraphina had a boyfriend—a very handsome one, too.The nine-photo collage she posted on social media, coupled with the public kiss before work, quickly smothered the scandalous rumors of an affair between the boss and his secretary.Mia pressed her with questions. “Seraphina, your boyfriend is so handsome! When are you two getting married?”Seraphina thought for a moment and replied, “After the New Year, we’ll start planning the wedding.”Seraphina rarely discussed personal matters with Leon Everhart. In the past, her boss had half-jokingly suggested she be with him. This time was no different. When he said he could give her anything except marria