Murray Gibson called Cornelius, quickly relayed a few instructions, and then returned to his downtown apartment.Settling into his study, he spent some time with a book until around seven. Then, he changed into a simple yet comfortable casual outfit and drove out.Sandviken was home to many exclusive clubs catering to the wealthy.The one Murray Gibson was now heading to was the Mellow Mirror Hotel, where his childhood friend Ronald Richardson was a major shareholder.Caught at a red light, he texted Stacey, "I'll be passing South Street soon. Fancy some coconut tarts?"Stacey responded promptly, "Went there with Jean yesterday. The shop's moved ages ago."Murray felt a bit embarrassed. He only remembered Stacey loving those pastries as a kid, but her mom Rita considered the ingredients at those street stalls low quality and wouldn't let her eat them. So, he would secretly buy them on his way home from school and bring them to her the next day. After Stacey went abroad for high schoo

Jean and Stacey, sitting on a swing not far away, looked over in Murray's direction."You know, they say women change a lot as they grow up, but I think it applies to men too. I saw Murray in a finance magazine last year and thought, 'Wow, this guy has become so handsome.' Seeing him in person today, he's even more striking," Jean remarked, genuinely impressed by Murray's transformation.Stacey laughed softly, "Murray has always been good-looking. I remember saying as a kid that I wanted to marry him, but my mom said handsome men aren't reliable and strictly opposed the idea."Jean burst into laughter, "All these years, you've been traveling around, and Murray has become one of Sandviken's top figures without a hint of scandal. Seems your mom's judgment wasn't that accurate.""Who knows? But I feel something different about him this time," Stacey mused.Jean suggested, "He's been in the business world for a while now. Some change is natural."

Emily, somewhat perplexed and anxious, pulled out her phone and called Murray. After a long wait, the call connected, and his deep voice came through."What's up?""What's with the house?" Emily cut straight to the point."Just accept it if I'm giving it to you. Why ask so many questions?" Murray's tone was indifferent, revealing no particular emotion.After some thought, Emily probed, "Coming over tonight for dinner? Haven't seen you in ages; I miss you."  Her voice was soft and airy, stirring an itch in Murray's heart. He instantly agreed, "Yeah, I've got some things to handle first, so I'll see you later.""See you tonight." Emily hung up, pressing a hand against her rapidly beating heart. His willingness to come over suggested he wasn't planning to break up with her.She must seize tonight's chance. Even if he did want to split, she'd crush any such intention!  After an hour of workout in the gym to stay sharp a

"How much in there would make me 'retire' of this?" Sandy, with a playful twirled Emily's card between her fingers, which had been casually tossed on the table.Head tilted thoughtfully, Emily mused, "...Over 50 million?""What the fuck?!" Originally sitting with her legs crossed and awful posture, Sandy nearly toppled forward in shock.  Her usual skimming modest sums from corrupt officials, nothing more than tens of thousands at best. Now, confronted with a staggering fifty million, she exclaimed, "Murray Gibson is obscenely wealthy!"Having dried her hair, Emily tossed a damp towel at Sandy's face. "Wipe your face and calm down. I haven't finished talking."Sandy, seemingly stunned, smeared her face with the towel.Emily slipped into a pink cotton pajama set, its ordinary coral fleece material adorned with cute bunny ears, giving her an irresistibly soft and adorable appearance.Seated at her desk, wiping her face, she casuall

Elton entered the room to find Murray on a call by the floor-to-ceiling windows while Emily was seated on the sofa, flipping through a magazine.The atmosphere was casual.Elton breathed a sigh of relief, laughing self-deprecatingly, overly suspicious.He walked over and sat down beside her. "What are you reading?"Emily put away the magazine and turned her head with a sweet smile, "Are you done with your work?"Elton nodded, "I've booked your favorite underwater restaurant.""Really? No one has taken me there since you went abroad for studies. I really miss QQ."QQ was a seal, a birthday gift from Elton during her 18th birthday celebration at the restaurant."We'll go see QQ first.""Okay!" Emily's smile crinkled her eyes.Just then, Murray finished his call and approached them.Elton stood up, "The Pier 9 proposal, Mr. Gibson."Murray took it, flipping through casually, "To produce such a detailed