Thinking this way, Linda retracted her gaze and walked towards her car. She had barely taken a step when the car horn sounded again.She paused, frowning at the car before reluctantly walking over. No one got out, so she politely knocked on the tinted window. "Hello, were you calling me?"The window, covered with a deep tint, finally rolled down slowly. Fenix looked at her professional smile with a flash of satisfaction in his eyes.Recognizing Fenix, Linda showed a hint of surprise but quickly masked it. "Mr. Cheshire, what are you doing here? Are you looking for Ms. Luxford?"Fenix, the heir of the Cheshire family, was someone she knew well, especially as the chief secretary of Luxford Group. Considering the limited business between Cheshire Group and Luxford Group, his presence was puzzling."I'm not here to see Sophie. I'm here for you.""Me?""Yes, you. If you have a moment, could we talk in the car? I won't take much of your time. Fenix spoke with an air of certainty, open
"You think I'm here to poach you?""Isn't that it?" Linda's face showed suspicion. 'If he wasn't here to offer me a job, would he really drive all the way to Luxford Group just to compliment my work skills?'"Of course not. I'm here to ask you something." Fenix's smile lasted less than a second before his expression turned icy again. His cold tone followed, "As far as I know, you're still single. So, I'd like to ask if you would marry me."Ten years of working as a secretary at Luxford Group had given Linda a strong heart. She could handle any tough problem calmly. But this time, she was genuinely shocked. She must have misheard."You marry me, and you can continue working at Luxford Group."Fenix's voice cut through her thoughts again. Linda bit her lip, the slight pain reminding her that she had not misheard. Fenix had indeed said such an unbelievable thing."I'm sorry, Mr. Cheshire, but we don't know each other very well."She knew Fenix because of her job, but even in a prof
Linda didn’t know how she managed to get out of Fenix’s car. It wasn’t until her phone rang that she snapped back to reality. Seeing the caller ID, she hurriedly answered and heard the anxious voice of Modern Aer's secretary on the other end."Linda, it’s already past 3:30. Why aren’t you here yet?""Sorry, I’m stuck in traffic. I’ll be there soon," she lied, quickly hanging up and driving toward Modern Aer.-Sophie was reviewing the financial reports sent by the finance department, her furrowed brows clearly showing her dissatisfaction with some of the figures."Linda, please ask Ms. Yara from finance to come up." After a few seconds of silence, she looked up, puzzled, only to see Linda lost in thought. "Linda?""Huh?" Upon hearing her name, Linda’s eyes finally focused, and a flash of embarrassment crossed her face. "Sorry, I was distracted.""What’s on your mind? You’ve been out of it for the past two days. Did something happen?"Sophie wasn't reprimanding her—she was genui
"Of course you didn't know. That's why I'm telling you!" Jeanna continued excitedly, oblivious to Linda's discomfort.Meanwhile, Sophie's eyebrows furrowed in concern. 'Linda has been acting strange these past few days, and her reaction to Fenix's name is particularly telling. Could it be…'"Ms. Luxford, Ms. Yara is here," Linda announced, trying to regain her composure.Her heart, however, was still racing. 'Is Fenix serious about what he said? But we barely know each other. How could he even think of such a thing?'"You handle the work first. I'll come back later," Jeanna said, noticing Ms. Yara’s arrival. She stuck her tongue out playfully at Sophie and headed back to the design department.Sophie had intended to delve into the reasons behind the cost increases. However, distracted by the ongoing situation, she merely asked a few crucial questions and then dismissed Ms. Yara.Seeing that Sophie’s concerns remained unresolved, Linda suggested, "Ms. Luxford, if there are issues
Sophie's suspicion was right. Fenix was not one to easily abandon his target. After Linda ignored countless calls, he took the initiative to find her."Mr. Cheshire, Linda really isn't in the office right now," the secretary tried to block him, but it was futile against a determined man, especially one exuding an intimidating chill."Then I’ll find Sophie.""But Ms. Luxford, she—" Before the secretary could finish, Fenix's long legs had already taken him to Sophie's office door.He knocked twice before pushing it open. The secretary looked like she was about to cry. "Ms. Luxford, I’m sorry, I couldn’t stop Mr. Cheshire.""It’s fine. Go make Mr. Cheshire a cup of coffee," Sophie said.Seeing Fenix barge in, she raised an eyebrow, smiled, and glanced at Linda, who was hiding in her office. "Have a seat and let's talk.""No need. I have to catch a flight soon." Fenix cut straight to the point, his determined eyes fixed on Linda as he said firmly, "I need an answer from you.""Mr.
Fearing that staying any longer would only worsen the situation, Linda quickly opened the door and walked out.Fenix stood there, confusion gradually replacing the determination in his eyes."What’s wrong with marrying me?" he asked Sophie, genuinely puzzled.'I’m the CEO of Cheshire Group. I’m not unattractive, and marrying me would make her legally protected as Mrs. Cheshire. Why am I being rejected?'Sophie coughed awkwardly, gaining a deeper understanding of Fenix. Sean had navigated the world of romance with ease, but Fenix seemed as naive in matters of the heart as a child."Am I really that bad?"Seeing that Fenix was still fixated on why he was rejected, Sophie shook her head. "Feelings are different from business. It’s not about racing against time or weighing benefits. You can’t apply business tactics to relationships. Spending a lifetime together requires a foundation of love.""Foundation of love? You and Cedric grew up together. You had a good foundation, but it was
Although Sophie's mind was brimming with questions, she couldn’t help but smile at Cedric's words. She looked down at their intertwined hands, feeling the warmth of his palm. Whether it was a perfect match or a union made in heaven, it all required two hearts in love. With love, even amidst turbulence, they would find the courage to move forward together.Before long, the Bentley smoothly pulled into the Carlson residence.Jeff immediately smiled and waved upon their arrival. "Soph, come over here."Sophie approached, noticing that Mrs. Carrie had prepared a table full of dishes. She couldn’t help but feel puzzled. "Grandpa, what has made you so happy? Why did you ask Mrs. Carrie to make so much delicious food?""Silly girl, did you forget what day it is today?"Jeff's loving yet mischievous smile left her momentarily bewildered. Then her eyes widened in surprise. With everything going on with Linda, she had completely forgotten her own birthday!"Happy birthday." Cedric had quie
"Okay."Understanding Cherry’s impatience, Sophie smiled and gently pulled away from Cedric’s embrace. She clasped her hands together, closed her eyes, and made a wish.She hoped for her family's safety, health, and happiness. She wished that her parents and sister were living comfortably in another world. And she wished that she and Cedric would have a happy ending, free from past mistakes.After silently making her wishes, she blew out the flickering candles in one breath.The room filled with the faint scent of melted wax."We can eat the cake now!" Cherry beamed with joy, eagerly carrying the cake to the dining table.Her impatience made Jeff laugh heartily, his eyes crinkling with delight as he stroked his beard. "Alright, let’s start eating before this little girl drools all over the table."Sophie took her seat, glancing at Cedric, who still held her hand tightly. Her smile widened as she playfully scolded him, "Why didn’t you tell me on the way here?""If I told you, ho