Chapter 12: I am not satisfied yet Joseph Lawrence was efficient. He planned the entire schedule perfectly, with each board meeting leading to another with little breaks in between. Everyone found it exhausting, and they all secretly cursed the woman behind this change. Meanwhile, Aiden Scott sat wearing a cold expression on his face, listening attentively to what was said and even adding suggestions. He seemed to be in a better mood than before. The temperature in the room was now favorable for them to breathe. Could her presence be the reason for his change? Joseph shook his head sadly; the president had a witness, and it was that flirtatious and shameless woman. In his inward rant, he blurted out, "The president has bad taste!" "What did you say?" Aiden questioned icily. "Nothing. I meant this presentation... it is not up to your taste. Your usual taste is one of a kind," he mumbled, scratching his jaw. The look on Aiden's face was too frightful;

Chapter 14: Kiss me! "Good night," Elsie overheard Aiden's cold words as he made his way into the elevator, headed to his room. Normally, he would take the stairs for exercise, but his pending work made him choose the fastest route. Feeling a sense of disappointment, Elsie found nothing but an empty room when she arrived. Her shoulders slumped in disappointment, and she sighed to herself, "Elsie, you are too slow." Initially, she had wanted to go with him and try to rekindle their lost bond, which had lasted until she remembered her son. Instantly, her heart sank. She had indeed been too slow and had missed spending a day with her son. But she reassured herself that she would have tomorrow. Thinking about this, a smile tugged at her lips. She grabbed her purse, which she had left on the sofa, and headed for the East wing where Eldon's room was. Her every step palpitated her heart, and she wrung her hands nervously. It had been ages since she had visited his

Chapter 16: What are you doing? "Why do you have this with you?" Dahlia asked Elsie, scrutinizing her with intense eyes. When Elsie didn't respond, Dahlia anxiously opened the book, her fingers trembling. The pages were filled with various ingredients and herbal recipes, and she was truly impressed by the hundreds of formulas. Being someone who specialized in creating herbal soaps and lotions, she could recognize the excellence of the recipes, which had a hundred percent chance of having therapeutic effects. Suddenly, Dahlia's face contorted, and she glared at Elsie with envy. How could this girl have possession of such a valuable medicinal book? The thought made her furious. "This book could bring us wealth and elevate the Dale family's status," she thought, glancing down at the cheap fake diamond necklace around her neck, feeling disgusted by it. "With this book, I could earn millions, and our family would lead a better life. I would have genuine, brand-new jewel

Chapter 18: Elsie is that gullible In a steak restaurant on the outskirts of the city, the ambiance was warm and romantic. The restaurant was filled with red-scented candles, and bouquets of roses adorned each table. Outside, the midday sun bathed the buildings, and tiny specks of dust seemed to dance in the shafts of afternoon sunlight that slanted through the windows. A woman disguised in an off-shoulder white floral shirt and a pair of jeans slipped into one of the chairs. She also wore a hat and a facemask, revealing only her beautiful blue eyes. "Why did you choose this restaurant?" she asked, anger evident in her tone. It was Trixson in disguise, trying to prevent being recognized by the paparazzi or fans. The man sitting in front of her was Henry Rowan, dressed in a green Henley and grey pants. His hair was neatly trimmed, and his lips shone pink. "My agent told me to stay home to avoid trouble, but you set up our meeting in a date-like scenario! Yo

Chapter 20: You have to apologize to Elsie "Yes, Mom. You have to apologize to Elsie," Cécilia agreed. Although Cécilia was no longer a supporter of Elsie, she did not want to take part in any injustice. Therefore, she reluctantly agreed and urged her mother forward. "I... I..." Dahlia became tongue-tied, attempting to stall to avoid apologizing. It would damage her pride to apologize to someone she considered a nobody like Elsie. Inwardly, she sneered, digging her nails into her palms. 'You might have married into a wealthy family, but you will always be an orphan who fed off my family's outcast!' Seeing Dahlia's hesitation, Elsie spoke softly, trying to pacify the situation. "It's fine. Auntie doesn't have to apologize since she is older than me." Knowing that the apology wouldn't change anything, Elsie had no reason to insist, even if it would hurt Dahlia's ego. Elsie refused to be petty. Impatient and angered by the situation, Grant Dale spoke u