"Alright, I'm done watching this show. I'll let you two have some time alone. I won't bother you for now. You have to tell me everything when you come to the company tomorrow. I'm leaving now." Shannon left in a huff after she said that. She was even considerate enough to close the door for us.After she left, Theo let down his guard completely and pulled me into his arms. "It's been a long time since I hugged you like this."My hands on his broad chest, I said with a smile, "Nonsense. We hugged back then in the private room."I still recalled asking Theo to meet in the private room during the appreciation banquet back then. I would not have had to reapply my lipstick if he had not kissed me. We almost aroused Nicky's suspicion."Oh, I forgot. It’s probably because that moment didn’t last long enough. Why don't I make up for it now?"He lowered his head and raised my chin after he said that. His cold, thin lips pressed against mine. He went deeper and deeper each time, depriving
Green Orange. I had just arrived at the company when Shannon came toward me. "My dear friend Wanda, don't you think you owe me a proper explanation?""Haha, didn't I already invite you to watch the show at Grant Corporation yesterday? What is it that you're still unsure of? It was the repeat of the old trick and catching Nicky off guard. Pretty cool, right?" I snickered. The entire situation was actually already very clear. I trusted Shannon could already guess the entire story. However, I also knew that she wanted to denounce someone. "It's a waste of me being your best friend. You're still keeping me in the dark and not telling me things. Were you worried I was going to reveal you?"Shannon looked at me with hurt, her expression as aggrieved as she could make it out to be. I was most worried about her becoming like this despite having already expected it. "Theo and I were worried about this and didn't want too many people to know about it. Ty and Marius didn’t know abou
"Since when have the Yards ever spared affection? Don't compare me to you lot!" My loathing for the Yards deepened every time I thought about my mother. Seeing me agitated, Sylvester seemed to realize something. "Mother has been dead for so long. Why do you keep hanging on to her? Grandfather—""He's a cold and ruthless old blockhead who until now refuses to admit he did anything wrong. I don't respect him. I'm happy about whatever the Yards suffered this time. You guys must still be dealing with Astral Garden now, no? I won't stop. Not unless you leave Whaldorf City and get out of my sight. Perhaps then my hatred would subside." Sylvester frowned when he heard what I said. "Grandfather had already decided to stay and develop in Whaldorf City. He won't leave. Are you confident that you'll be able to beat him next time?" "Since I already won once, why won't it be possible to do it a second time? Silas was said to be invincible, but didn't he fail utterly with Astral Garden this
"Did you want to speak to me about the partnership with Grant Corporation, Mr. Nibel?" I took a seat and asked immediately, looking into Nibel's eyes that were filled with calmness. Nibel looked back at me, the corners of his mouth slightly hooked. There was a deep meaning to his smile. "That's right. You're rather intelligent, Miss Wanda." He stopped midway pouring the tea. I did not expect him to be so well-versed in Hatton's tea culture considering he was a foreigner.I lowered my head and watched his movements, chuckling tactfully. "I don't understand why you'd still choose me if you knew my argument with Theo was fake." "What if I told you I didn't know at first?" Nibel looked up lightly and looked into my eyes mysteriously. Looking into his deep eyes, I narrowed mine. "Is that so?" I did not believe that.Nibel nodded, expression indifferent. "I'm not a god. I can't possibly understand you two so quickly. Of course, I wouldn't be able to know about your plans so soo
Nibel looked at me with amusement in his eyes. "I think you misunderstood me, Miss Wanda. I called you here today not to get you to help me convince President Grant but simply to explain what happened before.""Is that so? That's fine, then. But I suppose that with your power, Mr. Nibel, reaching a partnership with Grant Corporation would be imperative," I said sincerely. Theo would work together with Nibel.Nibel's head fell back as he laughed the moment I said that. "I'll be counting on your blessing then, Miss Wanda. This tea is pretty good, no?" I was a little stuck due to the sudden change of topic. Stunned, I then said, "Yes, it's not bad. It has a strong aroma and a sweet aftertaste. I didn't expect you to have researched tea." "It's not really research. I just enjoy it. Hatton tea leaves are very different." I was not interested in tea leaves and could only offer him a smile. "I hope you'll believe me, Miss Wanda." "I think there's some credibility." As if I would
The moment we got our marriage certificate again, Theo smiled like a child. He raised the certificate and looked at me in a proud manner. "You're now Madam Grant again." I looked into his eyes which were filled with joy and felt a sweetness in my heart as well. "Alright. Let's go get the children." "Alright, let's go."Theo looked to be in a pleasant mood. We drove to the outskirts to where Drover lived. After the door was unlocked from the inside, we went in. We heard Munchkin's happy voice before we even saw him. "Daddy, Mommy! You guys are finally here." Theo and I did not even see him before we felt someone hugging us the next second. We looked down and saw Munchkin. Reaching out a hand to caress his head, warmth filled my heart."Munchkin, how have you been recently?" "Not good. I missed Daddy and Mommy so much," Munchkin replied immediately as he grabbed my hand, not letting go. Standing beside me, Theo smiled at Munchkin and said, "We came to bring you guys hom
After the matter with Nicky was settled, Theo and I renewed our marriage certificate. Green Orange was also on the track now, and everything had finally calmed down.Sitting in the office, my heart was at peace. I no longer felt impetuous.The ringing of my phone broke the silence.It was a call from Theo."What is it?""Nibel will be bringing his business proposal over this afternoon. Would you like to listen to it together?"Theo brought up the meeting invitation. "Although I want to, wouldn't that be bad?" I was a little hesitant since I had no place within the partnership between Grant Corporation and Nibel."Nibel wants you to join." That sentence of his stunned me. "Why?"“Come over this afternoon.”“Alright.”Grant Corporation.When I arrived at the conference room, Nibel and Theo were already inside.“My apologies for being late.” I went to my seat and sat down.Keith was standing at the side. He closed the lights after he saw me and slowly projected Nibel’s pr
A partnership?I smiled. “Both of you are already very powerful. I doubt you need this small Green Orange of mine for anything, no?”The bait was tempting but I had to maintain my reason.Nibel looked at me, a faint smile on his lips. “I don’t want Green Orange, I just need you.”“Me?”“My request for this partnership with President Grant is very simple. I want Miss Wanda to be the spokesperson for Gold-O Face Cream.”I waved my hand. "I'm not a model. Why do you want me?""We’d get the best outcome with you as the spokesperson. You and President Grant are husband and wife. You’ll be more convincing as the spokesperson. If even President Grant's wife uses this cream, what else is there for other people to worry about? Naturally, it would drive up sales.Nibel wanted to use this as a publicity stunt.If we were to do this, though, and something goes wrong later, Theo and I would be implicated. We might not even be able to shake it off.I looked at Theo, wanting to know what he