Chapter 9 The dinner was a success. Howard handed over full control of the project to Jake, and we finalized our collaboration right at the dinner. While Jake was too busy to even catch his breath, Jeff wouldn’t stop pestering me about my situation with Connor. I couldn’t handle his constant badgering, so I told … Read more
Chapter 8 Arm in arm with Jeff, we entered the banquet hall. Upon seeing Howard Foster approaching, I suddenly realized who he was. It turned out that Jake was his son. Howard immediately corrected me, “Not partners. Didn’t your father tell you that your great–grandfather and Jake’s great- grandfather were comrades–in–arms?” I gasped in surprise … Read more
Chapter 7 Being with Jake was indeed comfortable. I didn’t need to think much. If I wanted to eat something, I only needed to tell him my preferences, and he would choose the most suitable restaurant. If I wanted to go shopping somewhere, I just had to listen to his introduction of the local cultural … Read more
Chapter 6 As night fell, Jeff complained of boredom. Since he hadn’t been back in the country for a long time, I decided to take him out for dinner and show him around. As soon as we stepped out, someone stood up from the doorway. Jeff instinctively threw a punch. Hearing a cry of pain, … Read more
Chapter 5 I got a new phone and installed new social media apps. I thought I would never have to deal with Connor again in this lifetime. The first project I took on after returning was a collaboration with a major domestic corporation. My dad smiled at me, saying, “When you argued with me back … Read more
Chapter 4 When the plane reached its destination, it was just in time for sunrise. The sun had not yet broken through the clouds, but it was already casting layers of light through them. It seemed determined to pierce a hole through the clouds and leap out. The sight was inspiring. The sunrise meant a … Read more
Chapter 3 “Tara…” Seeing that I didn’t make things difficult for Katie, Connor seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. He was about to explain his previous actions, but I wasn’t interested in listening. I directly took out my resignation letter and interrupted him. I said, “I’ve considered what you said about me leaving the … Read more
Chapter 2 The next morning, I prepared breakfast for one. Milk and a sandwich were just healthy and convenient. Connor walked over to the dining table out of habit, only to find his glass empty. “Where’s mine?” he asked. I hesitated for a moment. “I thought you didn’t like milk.‘ Connor didn’t respond. He was … Read more
Chapter 1 As I was being attacked by a rabid dog while pregnant, it just so happened that Connor Stevens was driving by with his secretary. Hearing my hoarse cries for help, he covered her ears. He said, “Don’t listen, don’t look, or you’ll have nightmares tonight.” Then he rolled up the car window and … Read more