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“Alright, I’ll contact maintenance right away. Please stay calm and wait inside the elevator,” the staff on the other end said.While William spoke with the operator, Liz glanced down and noticed the groceries he had bought scattered across the floor. Potatoes and tomatoes had rolled into the corners of the elevator. He must have dropped them when he rushed to catch her earlier.She crouched and quietly gathered the vegetables back into the bag.When William finished the call and turned, he saw her standing silently behind him. His gaze softened without him realizing it. “The repair team will be here soon. Don’t be afraid. We’ll be out in ten minutes at most.”“Okay.” Liz nodded. “And… thank you, for just now.”Seeing that her face was no longer so pale, William finally let out a breath. He was about to say something when the elevator jolted again.Liz lost her balance, her phone clattering to the ground as she stumbled.“Ah!”She reached for the handrail, but her fingers misse

“Wash the fruit, I’ll handle the vegetables.”Liz glanced at the basket on the counter where strawberries and grapes sat. “These two?”“Yeah.”She moved to stand beside William, turned on the faucet, and began rinsing the strawberries. She washed them carefully, water slipping through her pale fingers, the sight so delicate it looked almost like a painting.William’s eyes flickered before he quickly looked away and returned to his own task.When Liz finished, she searched for a plate. “Where do you keep your plates?”“In the cabinet on my side. I’ll grab one.”He set down the vegetables, dried his hands, and passed her a plain white plate.“This is the only kind you have?” She studied it with an expression that almost looked like disapproval.He nodded. “All my dishes are white. One full set.”Liz thought back and realized every plate she had eaten off here had been the same. “I’ve got a fruit plate at my place that’s much prettier. Let me grab it. You can use this one for th

Hunter was at a loss for words.“Let’s go. It’s cold out here. We can call a tow truck tomorrow to get your car back.”“Alright.”Once they were back in the car, Hunter sat in the backseat, watching as William and Liz exchanged the occasional word in the front. William’s voice was warm, and Liz’s shy glances toward him carried a softness that only belonged to a woman falling for someone.Had things between them really moved this fast in just a few days?The resentment building inside him must have shown, because Liz eventually turned to glance at him.“Hunter, have you had dinner yet?”Hunter’s tone was cool. “No. But with all the lovey-dovey stuff going on up here, I’m full enough already.”Liz’s face burned. Thankfully, the car was dim and neither of them could see how red she had gone.“What are you talking about? Who’s being lovey-dovey?”“Pretty obvious. It’s just you two and me in this car.”Liz fell silent, flustered. Was it really that noticeable? She had only just d

“So late at night? Is there something urgent she need me for?”“I’m not sure. Mrs. Smith Sr. only told me to call you.”Liz lowered her eyes. “Alright. I’ll head over right away.”After hanging up, she turned to William.“My grandmother wants me to go back to the estate. I probably won’t stay here tonight. Get some rest. Good night.”She was about to leave, but William stepped forward. “Do you want me to go with you?”“That’s not necessary. It’s not far.”“Alright. Just text me when you get there.”Liz nodded and quickly headed for the elevator.By the time she arrived at the Smith estate, it was close to eleven o’clock. The great hall was brightly lit. Waiting inside were Mrs. Smith Sr., Mandy, Michael, and Kimberly.Liz’s gaze flickered as she entered. She went straight to Mrs. Smith Sr.’s side and asked evenly, “Grandma, what did you want to see me about?”Her cool indifference to the others made Kimberly and Michael both frown.“Sit down first,” Mrs. Smith Sr. said. “I

Mandy turned to Kimberly, tears brimming in her eyes. “Mom, forget it. I’ll just find a job somewhere else. Grandma doesn’t trust me. Even if I went to Smith Corporation, I’d constantly be undermined. I’d rather work for another company, and I believe that even without the Smith name, I can succeed.”Kimberly nodded, stroking her arm. “I believe you. Since you don’t want to go to Smith Corporation, why don’t you work at your uncle’s company for a few years? Once you’ve proven yourself, I’ll talk to your father about bringing you into the family business.”Mandy lowered her gaze and nodded obediently. “Alright, I’ll do as you say.”But beneath her lowered lashes, her eyes were cold and calculating. She had no intention of going to Kimberly’s brother’s company. If she couldn’t get into Smith Corporation now, her chances would only shrink with time. One way or another, she had to find a way in.“Enough, don’t be upset,” Kimberly coaxed gently. “Tomorrow I’ll take you shopping. Didn’t