The tension was palpable on the top floor of Luxford Group.Linda, clutching a folder, emerged from Sophie’s office only to collide with Jeanna, who also seemed preoccupied. Linda couldn't help but frown. "What’s going on with you?"'Ms. Luxford is upset because Mr. Carlson secretly approached Charlie, and now Jeanna is showing signs of distress too.'"I’m not creating drama. It’s just that men can be so infuriating," Jeanna muttered through gritted teeth, handing the folder she was supposed to show Sophie over to Linda. "Please take this in for me. I’m heading off now."Linda wanted to remind her that it wasn’t time to leave yet, but Jeanna had already turned and entered the elevator."That jerk Sean, pretending not to see me and now not even bothering to call!"As the elevator descended, her anger surged higher. The elevator dinged, and she stepped out with a cold expression.Colleagues who were about to enter stepped aside, waiting until she had moved farther away before they
"But it hurts so much. Can't Mr. Cheshire kiss it better?" The woman adjusted her hairstyle, her act growing more flirtatious by the moment.'Mr. Cheshire, having re-emerged in the social circles after five silent years, provided me with this rare opportunity. Naturally, I had to use every trick in the book.'"Smooches to make it better?"Sean nearly choked. Typically, he was the first to console his beloved Jeanna whenever she was in pain but hearing the same words from another woman sounded revolting."Mr. Cheshire, you've hurt me. Can't you give me some smooches to make it feel better?" The woman showcased her voluptuous figure, sidling closer to him with intentions more amorous than comforting.Sean instinctively attempted to push her away. However, noticing a taxi nearby, his dismissive wave transformed into a reluctant nod. "Fine, I'll kiss it better."Selecting a visually appealing angle, Sean suppressed his repulsion and delivered a few quick pecks. Immediately, he was ov
Beeping sounds soon filled the livestream room, and Jeanna managed to conceal her irritation. She settled at the computer desk to set up her equipment.[Why are you so late today, Jean?][Hey Jean, what cool stuff are you sharing with us today?]The chat buzzed with excitement, briefly bringing a smile to Jeanna's face. Still, her expression quickly turned grim as if someone owed her money.[Jean, what’s wrong? You seem off today.][Let’s raise funds and send a box of fine wine to Jean!][Pooling money. Count me in for one cent!][I’ll contribute two cents.]The playful banter behind the screen was clear, and she leaned back in her office chair, typing swiftly.[What does it mean when a man who's been like a puppy around you every day suddenly chews on another bone one day?]This question turned the already lively room into a frenzy, sparking a barrage of responses.[It must mean the previous bone didn’t have enough meat on it!][Jean, have you been neglecting your man?][
"I've figured it out. Both of us are clearer as observers but utterly confused when we're directly involved. Ah, we're true brothers in adversity, eh?""Who's your brother in adversity?" Cedric frowned, his expression tinged with disdain.Yet, he recognized that deeper emotional involvement often made fear and nervousness harder to manage. Even the slightest issues could explode with the force of an atomic bomb.'Maybe Soph was right. What we lacked was understanding and trust.'-After several awkward days, Sophie finally started to recover a bit and realized she had not seen Jeanna for days.Concerned, she asked Linda, "Has the design department been unusually busy lately?"Usually, Jeanna would gossip in her office during any downtime. The recent silence was out of character."Not busy, just preoccupied.""What do you mean by that?"As Linda’s smile slowly spread, Sophie's confusion deepened. 'What did she mean by preoccupied?'"I heard from a colleague that someone spott
Sean was in his element, yet his heart pounded wildly. He gripped his phone, having deliberately reached out to a junior editor to circulate a juicy piece of gossip online. His eyes darted nervously to the door.'God! I've really gone all out this time. If this doesn't work, I'm finished. Please, let Jean see this and not come at me with a cleaver.'"Why are you always so distracted when you're with me? If this continues, I might just get unhappy," grumbled the woman he had ditched previously. Her outfit today was even more provocative, with half her bosom exposed, aiming to captivate the man before her.Despite her bold display, Sean appeared completely uninterested in her ample cleavage, intensifying her irritation. Sean had once preferred women like her.The woman speculated, 'Could his tastes have changed over six years, or could the rumors be true? That he had joined the gay community, and his public relationship with the Luxford Group's design director was merely a cover?""
"Get out, now!" Sean had been itching to kick her out for a while, and with Jean's arrival, he wanted this woman gone immediately to avoid ruining their time together.The woman, unable to salvage her dignity, leered at Jeanna before hastily grabbing her purse and scurrying off.Catching sight of Jeanna's livid expression, Sean fought the impulse to plead and instead attempted a calm tone, asking, "What do you want?""What do you mean, what do I want?" Jeanna's anger was palpable. Despite her typically stern demeanor towards him, she felt betrayed. 'How could he casually entertain another woman without so much as a warning? What did he take me for?'"W-What do you mean? I don’t understand what you’re implying," Sean stuttered, trying to adhere to the script he had mentally prepared.Watching him play dumb, Jeanna clenched her teeth in frustration and gestured toward the direction the woman had exited. "Who is that woman, and what is her connection to you?"She wondered, 'When did
The longer Sean waited, the more frantic he became, avoiding eye contact with Jean. Anxiety tightened his throat, and cold sweat slicked his palms. He yearned for her to break the silence yet feared her words, silently grappling with his nerves.'What should I do? If Jean decides to leave, should I plead for forgiveness, even if it means a slap for my recklessness?'"Sean, I’m presenting you with two options," Jeanna interrupted his thoughts, holding up two fingers. "One, we marry. Two, you vanish from my life forever."Sean was jolted by her words, his skin prickling with shock. He had once dismissed the exaggerated reactions depicted in television dramas as absurd, but now, faced with this pivotal moment, it felt as though he had won the lottery and set off fireworks simultaneously. His excitement was palpable.'Marriage! Jean proposed marriage!'A surge of elation electrified Sean. His thoughts sparked wildly, nearly short-circuiting him.But as he hesitated, Jean's expression
"Can't you be serious for once?""I am being serious." Sean's eyes glimmered with excitement as he wrapped her in a bear hug, holding her close before finally speaking with an intense thrill. "Jean, can you feel my heart racing? I’ve been waiting for this day for so long!"Do you know? Since that one-night stand, my heart races uncontrollably when I think of you. Watching you suffer tore me apart. When you struggled with the situation involving Sophie, I wished I could move mountains to bring her back alive for you."Jean, nothing makes me happier than seeing you laugh freely and hearing you chide and argue with me. I love you. I never thought I’d love any woman other than my mother, but then you came into my life. I realized I could love another woman deeply and want to spend my entire life with her."Sean often whispered sweet nothings, but his words were imbued with genuine conviction this time. "Jean, even if I’m not serious with the whole world, I will always be serious with y