In Quentin's hand was a screenshot of surveillance footage from a hotel corridor. The black-and-white image depicted a woman and a man in an embrace, with half of the woman's face visible, unmistakably belonging to Willow.Willow's expression changed.How was this possible?She and Theodore were only together that one night when they got drunk. How did Quentin find out and get the surveillance footage of the hotel's corridor?Quentin's face darkened. "Do you dare say the person in this picture isn't you? Believe it or not, I'll play the surveillance video of you visiting a hotel with this man in court.""How dare you!" Although Matthew was shocked, he defended Willow."Mr. Evans, this is your innocent campus belle, Willow Jett. Look at what she's done. You're just one of the men she had seduced, and you didn't even realize it."Looking at the picture in Quentin's hand, Matthew turned pale and then red.Just as Quentin was feeling triumphant, Willow suddenly spotted something of
Joey's smile stiffened when she heard Willow. "Matthew and I? What is going on? What happened?"The panic on Joey's pale face was obvious, even though she tried her best to remain calm as she denied it. Still, Willow could see the panic that had flashed across her face.Willow said seriously, "Joey, don't lie to me. Do you really still have feelings for Matthew?""If I say I didn't, would you believe me?""I thought …"Willow furrowed her brows slightly but held back what she had been about to say. Despite frequently making jokes about Matthew and Joey, she had always assumed that, given the many years since their graduation, Joey's feelings for Matthew would have naturally faded. After all, numerous individuals had harbored crushes on Matthew, and Joey hadn't been the only one. Who would've thought Joey still harbored feelings for him after all this while?"Have you ever told him?"A complicated look emerged in Joey's eyes when faced with Willow's question. She was about
"You figured out where I was from a single photo?"Willow still could not believe it. "Is that difficult?"Theodore sipped his tea, looking relaxed. Half an hour ago, he had seen the story Willow had posted. He immediately told Clark to check the restaurant's location, and he confirmed her presence within five minutes."The environment here is just average. I know a pretty good Japonian restaurant. I'll bring you there next time.""I think it's average too. It doesn't fit someone of your standing. Why don't you change to a different place?""There's no need for that. I can make do."Willow's lips twitched.How could Theodore turn up uninvited and still have the audacity to criticize the restaurant?Her wine was finally served. Willow poured a glass for herself. "Do you want to drink some?"Theodore shook his head and reminded her. "Don't drink too much.""The alcohol content of this isn't high. A little bit is okay. It can even help with getting a good sleep."Willow sa
"Mmph—"Theodore's kiss seemed to be filled with a strong sense of masculine hormones, and it was very invasive. He did not give her any chance to react at all, and it felt like he was trampling all over her senses.Willow's brain felt like it lacked oxygen. As he penetrated deeper, her chest heaved as she tried her best to gain the basic level of oxygen that she needed to stay alive. The sound of footsteps outside dragged her thoughts back on track, and she began to struggle. However, she did not dare to make too much noise, as she was afraid that people would notice something amiss. "Let … let go of me!"She squeezed out the sentence between pants. She felt both ashamed and angry. However, there was no strength in her voice, and it sounded as if she were pleading with him instead.This time, Theodore had no intention of letting her off easily.His hand roamed all over her body, and he was rough, as if he wanted to crush her into pieces.He bit her sharply on her lips. "Ou
The next day, Willow received a call from Quentin."You haven't forgotten about the project meeting today, have you?""Haven't you already handed the project over to Sonia?"On the other end of the line, Quentin gritted his teeth as he said, "Are you pretending not to know, or do you really not know? The amended project agreement from Bassett Corporation clearly states that they will only acknowledge this project if you manage it. They will not accept a change in personnel.""Oh? Then change to another project.""Is there any point in saying that now? Don't forget that you're also a shareholder of Strand Real Estate. Will ruining it do you any good?"Quentin's tone was harsh, but he could not hide the worry in his voice. Willow knew him too well. He would never have called her if he had any other choice. It must have been pressure exerted by the collaborating party. Willow said coldly, "I can attend the project meeting, but I have one condition.""Go ahead.""There has to
"It was three years ago."Willow dug her nails in harder when she heard this. "How could that be? You hadn't even graduated three years ago, and you weren't in the company!"The most important thing was that she and Quentin had been newly married three years ago. Sonia laughed triumphantly. "Is it very strange? I've never said that Quent and I met at the office. That's just what you assumed."At once, there was a ringing in Willow's ears. Images flooded her mind, and everything she had been dismissing became obvious signs. "Willow, I think we need to hire new people. You need a capable assistant to work with you.""I think we should do campus recruitment at the universities in Emperia.""We don't need to go to the best universities. We can just find a nimble, intelligent one from one of the colleges. It's a secretarial position anyway, so I'll be satisfied as long as they can take care of you well.""Honey, do you think there's anyone suitable from this batch?"Two years ago
In the office, someone had grabbed Sonia by the hair and was slapping her violently."Mom!"Willow's expression changed, and she hurriedly rushed to pull them apart. "Mom, what are you doing here?"It was Helen. "You shameless slut! My daughter trained you to be her secretary, but you climbed into my son-in-law's bed! You're just a classless lowlife!"Someone helped Sonia up. Her clothes were torn, and there were red scratches on her face. She clutched her face and stomped her foot in shame and anger."What do you mean by that? Quent and I being together isn't a one-sided thing! It was a mutual decision, and your daughter got cheated on because she's old and undesired by men!""How dare you speak such nonsense! I'll tear your face apart!""Mom." Willow grabbed her mother. "Stop it.""Don't be such a coward! She's already at your doorstep, and you're going to get divorced! You were keeping it a secret from me! Don't try to stop me!"Helen refused to listen to Willow. "What'
"Mr. Bassett, these are my personal affairs," exclaimed Quentin. "Your personal affairs have obviously affected the discussion of the new project."Theodore's statement left Quentin unable to refute him. He let go reluctantly and glared at Willow. "If Mr. Moss refuses to cooperate, then this isn't the end!""Who are you yelling at?" Helen roared, "You animal, how dare you be so arrogant after having an affair!""Mrs. Jett!" Quentin raised his voice. "If you keep making trouble here, I will get security to throw you out! I can call the police on you for violence, you know?""Call the police? I'll make the police tell you who's right!""You're completely unreasonable! You crazy woman!""Quent, don't waste time with them. I'll call the police right now." Sonia took her phone out. "Hello, police, I …"Before Sonia could finish, Willow strode up and plucked the phone out of her hand. Then, as everyone watched, she tossed it into the fish tank. "What are you doing?" Sonia scre