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MiaAdrian glanced toward me and said coldly.“And as for compensation, Mia will not be paying a single cent. This matter ends here.”They both hesitated briefly before finally nodding.“Yes sir. It ends here. We’re truly sorry for our behavior.”The principal practically looked ready to cry from relief. Within minutes, the matter was settled.The parent and son trio left shortly afterward. After another brief discussion with the principal, we were finally allowed to leave.The moment we stepped into the parking lot, Jim released a dramatic sigh.“I honestly thought Uncle Adrian was going to make that woman cry.”I nearly groaned. Beside me, Adrian laughed.“That was not my intention.”Jim looked unconvinced and shook his head dramatically. “Maybe not, but she definitely looked like she was about to burst into tears.”Adrian grinned.“You seem remarkably impressed by that.”“I am impressed by that,” Jim said immediately. “You completely put them where they belong.”Adrian placed a ha

MiaFor the rest of the day, my mind remained occupied by the same thing.No matter how many reports I reviewed or emails I answered, my thoughts kept circling back to the name Adrian had mentioned earlier.It was too important of an opportunity not to.The partnership alone had the potential to elevate Adler Technologies to an entirely different level within the industry. Every major corporation had been competing for their attention for years. Securing this deal would not only strengthen our position in the market but would also open countless opportunities moving forward.Which was exactly why I couldn’t stop thinking about NovaTech.Had Damon already secured a partnership with them?Was NovaTech already working alongside them? Or was he preparing a proposal of his own?I honestly didn’t know.The uncertainty bothered me more than I cared to admit.Eventually, I pushed away from my desk and sighed. There was no point dwelling on possibilities I couldn’t confirm.I needed a break.T

Mia The drive home felt much longer than usual.I sat quietly in the passenger seat, watching the city lights blur past the window while my thoughts remained trapped inside that event.No matter how much I tried distracting myself, I kept seeing Damon’s face.I kept remembering the way he looked at me.The way his eyes traveled over me.The way he grabbed my wrist like he was afraid I would disappear again.A bitter scoff escaped my lips.The sound seemed louder than expected in the quiet car.Beside me, Adrian glanced away from the road briefly.“What exactly is causing that expression on your face when we should be celebrating your award tonight instead of looking like you want to strangle somebody?”I folded my arms across my chest and looked out the window again.“I was just thinking about what Damon did tonight. His fake act was so disgusting to watch.”Adrian’s jaw tightened slightly around the mention of Damon.“I barely restrained myself from doing something much worse. What

DamonI stared at Athena’s message for several long moments, my jaw tightening as irritation crawled beneath my skin. The message was simple, but it was enough to make a bitter feeling crawl inside my chest.“I have already made reservations for dinner tonight. I will be waiting for you at the restaurant, so please do not keep me waiting.”I leaned back against my chair and rubbed a tired hand over my face. Ever since seeing Mia again, my thoughts had become a complete mess. Every plan I had carefully built over the years suddenly felt unstable.Part of me wanted nothing more than to cancel immediately.The other part knew that would be reckless.If I suddenly started distancing myself from Athena, she would notice the change almost immediately. Athena had always been obsessive whenever it came to me, and her mother was even worse. Mara watched everything carefully and questioned every unusual move.The last thing I wanted was for either of them to direct their attention toward Mia.

My shock lingered long after I sat down.For several seconds, I could barely focus on anything except the fact that Damon was sitting inside the same room with me right now.I leaned slightly toward Adrian while keeping my voice low.“You seriously did not know that Damon would be here today?”His jaw tightened slightly.“If I had known that information beforehand, then I would have warned you immediately.”I looked at him for several moments. The frustration on his face looked completely genuine.Eventually, I sighed deeply.“Okay.”The meeting officially began before either of us could continue the conversation. Several executives entered the boardroom carrying files and tablets.Everyone immediately became focused.Everyone except Damon. Unfortunately, I happened to be seated directly beside him.The moment the introductions ended, his attention moved toward me.“How have you been during these past years?”I refused to even look in his direction. Instead, I continued reviewing the