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George's expression wavered slightly. "Exploit" was far too severe a word—its very sound grated against him."Mr. Ezekiel, I have worked for you for many years. Throughout this time, I have seen the depth of your feelings for Ms. Everhart. I firmly believe that everything you have done for her was done from a place of goodwill. Even when certain measures were necessary, I know there was never the slightest hint of malice in your heart.""My feelings for Winter…"Ezekiel's long lashes trembled softly. He lowered the watch, once again concealing the red hair tie."I sometimes wonder if my feelings even matter to her. Compared to me, what she probably wants most is for Joshua to fall in love with her.""How is that possible? After five years of giving her heart to that scoundrel, why wouldn't Ms. Everhart let him go? That's…"… beyond pathetic.George was certain that Ezekiel and Winter shared some misunderstanding or unspoken feelings that had never been addressed.Yet when it ca

Reginald said, "A wealthy and powerful family? I want to see just how much clout they really have. So, who's the one behind all this?"Desperate to stay alive, Larry clenched his teeth and spilled everything he knew."R-Ruth Newton…"Reginald's brow furrowed. "Who the hell is that?""She's the wife of Steven Lynch, chairman of Cloudeast Tech! H-Her daughter is Jessica Lynch, heiress to the Lynch family. People say she's Joshua's girlfriend!"Larry's teeth chattered. In his head, he cursed Ruth relentlessly."With a background like that… I really can't afford to offend them! I might be able to handle Mr. Lynch, but Mr. Stroud terrifies me. He's the one backing her!""Joshua? What is he even worth?"The more Reginald thought about it, the angrier he became. He delivered another brutal kick to Larry."So you're worried about offending him, yet you have no problem offending me? For fuck's sake! Are you implying I'm somehow inferior to Joshua? Do you have a death wish?"Larry fell

"Josh, if you want to see Winter, I can ask her to come," Jessica said, looking aggrieved. "Even if I know she'll probably reject me, I'd still do it for you—""Alright, go ask her then," Joshua replied, cutting her off mid-sentence.Jessica's face went pale with anger. She clenched her fists, silently berating herself for speaking too much.But what truly made her blood boil was the thought that Joshua actually wanted to see that bitch, Winter, at tonight's birthday party. How absurd!If the guests discovered that the two of them were married, wouldn't Jessica be completely humiliated? Winter absolutely could not be allowed at Steven's party tonight.…Winter had just returned from inspecting the new energy vehicle factory at Everlast Tech. She hadn't bothered to change out of her gray work uniform.Even after a full day of work, there wasn't a trace of fatigue on her face—if anything, she looked even more energized."Ms. Everhart, you look absolutely stunning in that uniform!

The nosy guests fell silent, intimidated by Joshua's piercing eyes. Wearing awkward smiles, they quickly slipped away.Joshua withdrew his gaze coldly, a suffocating weight pressing on his chest. His fingers tugged at the Windsor knot of his tie.Regardless of Winter's imperfections, these self-important people had no right to judge her. She was his wife, and only he had the right to speak of her."Josh, my father's over there. Let's go." Jessica approached him, her tone gentle and soft.Joshua's expression remained indifferent as he looked over. Just as he had expected, Steven and Ruth were laughing and talking with the guests a short distance away.Basking in the limelight, Steven's face shone with a rosy flush. He looked like the moon among a cluster of stars.Joshua had no desire to step forward now. He refused to be paraded as the Lynch family's prized possession.He had backed Cloudeast Tech in the past, motivated both by his appreciation for Jessica and by the company's c

"Back then, Ms. Everhart was still young and unable to fend for herself. Without any maternal support, she could do nothing but watch as her father lavished all his attention on Mrs. Lynch and her daughter."At one point, Ms. Lynch got into a fight with Ms. Everhart and left scratches across her face! It was obvious that Ms. Lynch was entirely at fault, yet Mr. Lynch didn't even try to uncover the truth. He simply slapped Ms. Everhart across the face!"The more the maid spoke, the more worked up she grew. In front of Joshua, she poured forth Winter's long-suppressed fury and grievances, leaving nothing unspoken."Ms. Everhart… was the pride and joy of Madam Everhart! When Madam Everhart was alive, no one would have dared lay a hand on her."With her gone, Ms. Everhart is treated like she's worthless! Every brick of this villa was paid for with Madam Everhart's sweat and toil. How dare they treat Ms. Everhart like this?"Not long ago, I became sick and returned home on leave to rec