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Lucas‘ face twisted with a mix of emotions.
He struggled internally, “Zachary is truly nice to me, yet never missed a chance to throw me under the bus. How could I, an ordinary butler, offend the youngest major general of Clusia, especially when he is the future son–in–law of the Chambers family?”
After weighing the pros and cons, Lucas made the toughest decision of his life.
He did not even dare to look Zachary in the eye, instead bowing his head. “Sir, times have changed. Young people nowadays are not like us anymore,” Lucas mumbled, keeping his gaze fixed on the floor.
Zachary sat on the couch, stunned as he watched his once–loyal butler betray him.
He doubted in his heart, ‘Is this really the same faithful butler who would stick by me through thick and thin? The speed of his betrayal seems way too fast, not even giving me a moment to react.‘
Zachary awkwardly put down his coffee cup, planning to sort things out with Lucas after Jeremiah left Jeremiah flashed Lucas a friendly smile, making Lucas beam with joy.
Lucas exclaimed in his heart, “Yvette certainly has an eye for good looks. The future son–in–law of the Chambers family is really handsome. If I were in Yvette’s position, I’d choose Jeremiah too.”
Jeremiah glanced at Zachary, who was quietly sulking, then at Yvette, who was clearly planning to enjoy the show while munching on an apple. Jeremiah pulled a big black envelope out of his briefcase and placed it on the table.
Jeremiah said, “Mr. Chambers, here’s a little gift from me. I hope you like it.”
Feeling stunned, Zachary thought, “So that’s what this guy is waiting for.” Lucas, perceptive as ever, stepped forward, picked up the large envelope, and handed it to Zachary.
Zachary glared at the “traitor” with displeasure and took the envelope. He opened it, and the moment he saw what was inside, his eyes slightly narrowed.
Zachary exclaimed inwardly, “Is this just a gift for the first meeting? A check for thirty million dollars, a deed for a large estate in Mysonna, and a contract for a villa in Betrico? What a generous gift.
“The combined value of these items must be at least a billion dollars.” When Zachary reached the last sheet, he was completely stunned. It was a contract for the transfer of 10% ownership of the Chambers Group.
Zachary could not help but exclaim, “How is this possible? Where did you get 10% of the Chambers Group shares?”
Upon hearing Zachary’s words, Yvette paused and then looked up at Jeremiah. She doubted in her heart, “When did Jeremiah acquire shares in the Chambers Group? It seems like he kept this well–hidden.”
Jeremiah calmly took a sip of water before saying, “I bought them from some small shareholders
Zachary immediately blurted out, “When did you start?”
Lucas curiously looked at Jeremiah and thought, “It’s not easy to collect shares from those minor shareholders. Mr. Chavez is really considerate; these shares will save Yvette a lot of trouble later on for controlling the Chambers Group.”
Zachary had thought of that too. Now he found Jeremiah a bit more pleasing. Jeremiah noticed the change in Zachary’s look and calmly nodded.
Jeremiah said casually, “Ever since your last press conference, I’ve been preparing.”
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Zachary gave Jeremiahr an annoyed look. He grumbled inwardly. “This guy claimed it was a gift for me? Isn’t this meant for Yvette?”
Zachary put down the envelope and waved his hand casually. “Your gift doesn’t need to be so extravagant. After all, you and Yvette haven’t been engaged yet. If I took this, it would seem like I’m selling my daughter.”
Zachary did not mince words at all, which made Lucas shake his head. He thought Zachary would be a tough father–in–law for Jeremiah to deal with.
Despite Zachary’s cold remarks, Jeremiah kept up his courteous smile. It seemed Jeremiah used all his smiles for today.
Jeremiah said, “Mr. Chambers, do you really think Yvette is worth only these things? It’s just a gift, and you don’t need to overthink it. To me, Yvette is priceless and cannot be evaluated by these things.”
Zachary’s face fell. He thought, “Damn it. I really encountered a rival today. He’s trying to make me look bad in front of Yvette. This man’s cunning runs deep and he’s not easy to handle.”
Lucas lowered his eyes and thought, “The future son–in–law is truly impressive. Didn’t he notice that Mr. Chamber is so mad so\mad that he’s about to lose his cool?”
Zachary was silent for a few seconds and said, “It’s just a meeting gift, right? Since you have the guts to give it, why wouldn’t I have the guts to accept it?”
Yvette lounged on the couch. She casually opened a bag of chips, cracked open a bottle of soda, and put in a straw. She wiggled her small feet and rested her chin on her hand, her clear eyes watching the exchange between the two.
She thought, “The Eagle King was right; battles between men should be resolved by themselves. If I get involved, I would end them all.” The Eagle King, far away in Mysonna, had no idea that his words were being whimsically twisted and misinterpreted by Yvette.
Jeremiah’s gaze landed on Yvette watching the show. When he noticed her rosy lips, his eyes went deep and dark as his throat moved slightly.
Zachary shifted the topic and then asked, “What do your parents do?”
He thought, “For Jeremiah to achieve the rank of major general at his age, his family must be quite remarkable.” Yet, Jeremiah looked completely calm.
He replied calmly, “Mr. Chambers, in our family, it’s just my grandpa, my parents, and me. My father, Clifford, currently works in diplomacy and is now the director of the Clusia Ministry of Foreign Affairs. My mother runs a company, and my grandpa is about to retire.”
The coffee cup in Zachary’s hand fell directly to the floor and rolled to a stop at Lucas‘ feet. He waited a long time, but unlike usual, Lucas did not pick it up.
Because Lucas too was frozen in place, eyes wide, and filled with disbelief. Yvette looked at them and felt puzzled. She thought, “Is this really that surprising?”
Zachary took a while to regain his composure. He wanted to look causal but his mind was so blank that he did not even know what to say.
He thought, “Clifford is considered a diplomatic legend by people of my time. During an era when Clusia had little international influence, he was already making significant impacts on the global stage.
“Faced with pressure from Mysonna and other nations, it took incredible courage and determination for Clifford to never back down. He’s truly a hero of the peaceful era.
“He’s the prominent figure appearing on daily news broadcasts and at foreign affairs press conferences; but now Jeremiah is saying that’s his father? Could anything be more startling?”
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Zachary felt a bit lightheaded now. He thought it was unreal that he was going to become in–laws with Clifford. When he looked at Jeremiah now, he found him to be quite likable.
He thought, “Jeremiah truly has that charming and dignified aura, and he extrudes a refined elegance, much like Mr. Clifford Chavez in his younger days.” Jeremiah could never have guessed that Zachary found him acceptable because of his father.
Lucas was quite baffled. He thought, “The Chambers family is well–established in Seacrity, but hardly recognized in places like Betrico. Yet now, they are about to become in–laws with a director from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?”
Lucas really felt like he had hit the jackpot and he could not stay calm about it. Zachary steadied his slightly trembling left hand.
He was already getting tongue–tied, and to hide his embarrassment, he casually asked a question. But he did not even know what he had asked. “So, how’s your grandpa doing? Why hasn’t he retired at such an old age?”
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With his eyebrows lowered, Jeremitali shifted slightly and sat stroght. He told Zachary in a serious tone. “The reason my grandpa hasn’t retired is pretty complicated. Mainly, the higher ips won’t let him step down.
Jase wanted to retire ten years ago, but the person above him insted he stay, so he was still working to this day. Zachary felt a bit uneasy hearing that
He thought, “Jeremiah’s grandfather must be at least in his severies. How can the government be so thoughtless, making a man in his seventies work? What the person above Jeremiali’s grandfather is thinking?”
Zachary shrugged it off. “Your grandpa’s had it tough. Didn’t Mr. Clifford Chavez try to convince him to retire? At his age, he should be taking it easy, maybe start a garden or go bird–watching.
“Health is the real wealth, especially as he’s getting older; he really should focus on it.”
Jeremiah chuckled softly and nodded. “Absolutely.”
Zachary was getting along with Jeremiah much better now, but he still needed to clarify some things. Zachary’s expression became serious.
He addressed Jeremiah, “You’re a major general, and our family is in business. Even though times have changed, families like your’s probably still care a lot about social status, right?
“Let me be clear: I don’t want Yvette to marry into a family where she’ll be troubled by her parents–in–law. She should be free and have her own broad world.
“If she gets married, she shouldn’t be some high–society daughter–in–law stuck at home, catering to in–laws with chores and coffee. Can your family accept that?”
After finishing his speech, Zachary calmly sipped his coffee, his gaze deep. He thought the Chambers family did not need to cling to anyone for advancement, nor did they need to use Yvette for higher status.
Ideally, he would prefer Yvette to find someone willing to marry into their family. He felt Jeremiah’s status was indeed quite prestigious.
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Yvette tilted her head slightly. Her calm gaze rested on Zachary and noticed the deep emotion clouding his eyes. She paused for a moment and wondered if she needed to reveal a bit about her identity to ease Zachary’s worries.
Jeremiah sat upright with his eyes unreadable for emotion. In a deep voice, he said, “Mr. Chambers, you can rest assured. My parents absolutely adore Yvette. Whatever she chooses to do in the future, she can do it. You don’t need to worry about that.
“No matter what she chooses to pursue, both I and the Chavez family are fully committed to supporting her. We’ll never hold her back.”
Zachary was stunned when he heard that. He scrutinized Jeremiah and thought, “Does he mean what he said? With my years of experience reading people, it seems like he’s genuinely honest.”
After a while, Zachary looked up again and sighed. He felt heartbroken that his beloved daughter had barely even warmed his heart before being taken away.
Finally, Zachary said, “Alright, it’s not that I’m splitting up lovers. Have a seat. I just want you to keep your word and always remember what you’ve promised today.”
Lucas stood nearby, his eyes filled with admiration for Jeremiah, He thought, “This future son–in–law of the Chambers family is remarkable. Not so many people could make such a promise, especially someone from his family background.”
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Half an hour later, Yvette wer smiggled up on the couch, She watched as the two men, who had been at odds just moments ago, now acted like best friends. She raised her delicate eyebrow slightly.
Zachary was there, speaking smoothly, while Jeremiah chimed now and then, making timely remarks. It was not long before he had Zachary laughing heartily and downing glass after glass of red wine. It was clear Zachary was getting a bit Tipsy
Jeremiah showed no signs of inebriation; his expression was stealy as if he had not drunk at all. He seemed to be in his prime mood,
All of a sudden, Zachary stood up, declaring he was going to demonstrate walking in a straight line for Jeremiah. Jeremiah nodded with a smile, waiting for Zachary to deliver his entertaing straight–line performance.
Yvette stayed nestled on the sofa and rested her chin in her hands. The light cast a soft glow on her profile. Zachary stood up unsteadily, wavering a bit.
Seeing Yvette was also watching him, he was determined not to lose face in front of his precious daughter. Fueled by sheer willpower, he seemed ready to try a couple of back flips.
And then, here was what happened. Halfway through, Zachary dramatically toppled over to the ground, completely drunk.
Lucas came in from outside just in time to see Zachary fall. He hurried over. “Sir…”
He called out for quite a while, but Zachary did not wake up. Looking down, he saw Zachary sleeping soundly. Lucas could not help but chuckle. He thought Zachary’s drinking ability was no match for Jeremiah’s.
Lucas turned to Yvette, who was sitting on the couch and said respectfully, “Miss, I’ll help Mr. Chambers upstairs now. You and Mr. Chavez can continue your chat.”
Yvette nodded slightly. Jeremiah was sitting on the couch, looking a bit tipsy. He lowered his head and remained silent, which made him look adorable.
After Lucas helped Zachary upstairs, Yvette turned to see Jeremiah who was watching her with big, pitiful eyes that were slightly moist.
She slowly approached Jeremiah, leaned over, and whispered in his ear, “Cut the act. They’ve gone.”
Jeremiah’s throat moved as he rubbed his temples. He said in a tempting voice, “I’m not pretending. I’m truly tipsy and I can’t walk.”
Yvette lifted her eyelids slightly. With a half–smile and a mischievous glint in her eyes, she casually said, “Well, you’re tipsy? I wanted to show you my room, but since that’s the case…”
Before she could finish, Jeremiah stood up from the couch and said, “In that case, let’s go upstairs and check it out. We still have a lot of time.”
Yvette turned to look back at Jeremiah. He did not look drunk at all. With his eyes clear and focused, he was standing upright.
On the second floor, the door closed completely. Jeremiah followed Yvette in, wrapped his arms around her, and nuzzled her collarbone.
The bluish veins were clearly visible, and the fair skin on Yvette’s neck shimmered seductively. Jeremiah’s breath brushed against Yvette’s neck, sending a tingling sensation. In a deep voice, he said, “I want you.”
Yvette turned around, looked into his deep, dark eyes, and let out a soft laugh. Taking the lead, she pressed her soft lips against his thin ones.
After a few seconds of gentle strokes, tingling waves of electric sensations traveled all the way to her heart.
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In the room, their breatheintertwined, making the air feel heat. Jeremiah placed one hand on Yvette’s back and the other on her check as he leaned down to kiss her.
He kissed her softly from deep to light, drawing her deeper into the kiss. Holding onto Jeremiah’s shoulders, Yvette kissed until she was breathless and her eyes were slightly reddened.
Jeremiah’s eyes were also tinged with red, and just when Yvette was almost out of breath, he finally let her go. Breathing heavily, Jeremiah rested his chin on Yvette’s shoulder, whispering in a raspy voice.
Yvette tilted her head back and stood on her tiptoes to peck his thin lips. Like a traveler entering an oasis, she pressed on urgently to deepen the kiss.
Jeremiah held Yvette’s waist and turned her over. His dark eyes were intense, full of a terrifying desire, like a beast ready to swallow her whole. They enjoyed a wonderful night
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In the morning. Zachary rubbed his temples as he came down from the third floor. His last memory from yesterday was that he stood up, and then everything went blank. He thought. What did I do after I stood up?
“Why are my legs bruised and my arins sore like this? It feels like someone beat me up. But that’s impossible. This is the Chambers residence. Who would dare to lay a hand on me?”
Once Zachary got to the first floor and was about to ask the servant for a cup of black coffee, he noticed someone familiar sitting ahead. Then he was completely shocked.
He thought, “Can someone tell me why Jeremiah is here? Didn’t lie leave the Chambers residence yesterday? Where did he sleep last night?”
As a possibility occurred to him, Zachary, despite being slightly hungover, became fully alert. He thought, “Oh no, I got caught off guard. My poor Yvette.”
Raising his voice to its highest, Zachary shouted at Jeremiah’s back, “Why are you here? Didn’t you leave last night? Where did you stay?”
Hearing Zachary’s call, Jeremiah turned his head and showed not a hint of guilt. He appeared completely at ease. “Good
like it.” morning, Mr. Chambers. I made the breakfast myself. Let me know if you
Standing nearby, Lucas looked at the flustered Zachary and the composed Jeremiah, who looked effortlessly charming and confident and started the day by preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
He signed in his heart, “It’s so frustrating to compare Mr. Chambers with Mr. Chavez. How did I never notice how immature Mr. Chambers was before?”
Zachary walked over to the table and saw it was full of various dishes. He was a bit surprised; he really did not expect someone from a family like Jeremiah’s to be able to make a breakfast like this.
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The food looked pretty appetizing. But then he thought, “So what? It doesn’t make up for him sleeping here. He did something unforgivable.”
Zachary sat down angrily at the head of the table, glaring directly at Jeremiah with a fierce look in his eyes. Jeremiah, however, sat serenely and unaffected, greeting him with a warm smile. The contrast between their expressions was striking.
Lucas, seeing how Zachary was targeting Jeremiah, could not resist speaking up for Jeremiah. “Sir, Mr. Chavez stayed in the guest room last night.”
Zachary was surprised when he heard Lucas say that Jeremiah stayed in the guest room, and his face changed right away. “You stayed in the guest room, huh? That’s fine. I’ll have the servant set up a room just for you, so you’ll have your own space whenever you visit. How do you think?”
Jeremiah nodded calmly. “Okay. Thank you, Mr. Chambers.”
Then Zachary picked up a sandwich and told Lucas, “Well, go and tidy up the guest room on the fourth floor. From now on, it’ll be Jeremiah’s private room.”
Jeremiah lowered his eyes, picked up the cup, and took a sip of black coffee. He felt Zachary’s intention was pretty clear. Yvette’s room was on the second floor, while he was on the fourth floor, which was quite far apart.
To get from the fourth floor to the second floor, Jeremiah had to go through the third floor where Zachary stayed. Lucas nodded his head to Zachary. He also knew Zachary’s little trick.
Zachary did not know that ever since Jeremiah arrived, his standing in Lucas‘ eyes had greatly declined.
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Zachary picked up a sarthwich, thinking it would be just good–looking, but one bite proved him wrong. The taste was unexpectedly good, prompting him to take another bite quickly He found himself hooked and ended up eating two sandwiches, and he still craved more afterward.
When Wette came down. Jeremiah and Zachary were already seated in the dining room, and both were almost done with their meals. Jeremiah had thoughtfully arranged Yvette’s favorite foods on a plate and placed it in front of her.
Jeremiah asked softly. “Did you sleep well?”
Yvette responded lazily, “Yeah.” But she complained in mind, “You kept me up until after midnight last night, and you still dared to ask if I slept well?”
On the other side of the table, Zachary watched this scene with bit of satisfaction in his eyes. When it came to love, it was not what a man said but what he did that mattered.
Jeremiah was definitely attentive to Yvette, and Zachary was quite pleased with that.
Zachary suddenly remembered that he forgot to ask Jeremiah what his grandfather’s name was yesterday. Out of politeness, he decided to ask.
Zachary said, “I forgot to ask yesterday, what’s your grandfather’s name? Since he isn’t retired yet, what does he do for work now?”
Jeremiah put down his fork casually and said, “Mr. Chambers, my grandpa’s name is Jase. It’s hard to describe his job, but he mostly/signs papers.”
Zachary mumbled the name “Jase“. The more he repeated it, the stranger he felt.
For a moment, he could not figure it out, but he had a nagging feeling that this name was very familiar. Suddenly, a light bulb went off in his head, and his mind buzzed–he finally remembered the name.
He thought, “Isn’t that the name of that distinguished figure? He was a genuine hero from the wartime era who fought against Ybaulla and is now one of the few elder statesmen left in the country.
“If Clifford is considered a hero of the peacetime, then Jase is undoubtedly a hero of the war era.
“Well, could the Jase Jeremiah mentioned really be the Jase I’m thinking of?”
Zachary tried to convince himself that was not true, but since Jeremiah’s father was Clifford, it was reasonable that his grandfather was Jase.
Zachary swallowed hard and lifted his head. The fact that Yvette’s boyfriend was Jase’s grandson made his mind reel. Lucas stood to the side with his legs trembling slightly. He thought, “Have I really just helped Mr. Jase Chavez’s grandson make breakfast in the kitchen? That felt like a surreal moment.”
Zachary took deep breaths and tried to steady himself to ask a full question. “Well, the person you mentioned, Jase… Could he be the Mr. Jase Chavez that we all know?”
With a steady expression, Jeremiah poured Yvette a cup of warm milk and just gave a slight nod at Zachary’s shock. “Yes, Mr. Chambers.”
Yvette took a sip of her milk and slowly said, “Jase is his grandfather.”
Zachary immediately said, “Yvette, don’t just call him Jase; you should say Mr. Chavez.”
Jeremiah said, “It’s alright, Mr. Chambers. Yvette is used to calling my grandpa Jase.”
Zachary’s heart clenched again. He thought, “What does he mean? Could Yvette have already met Mr. Chavez? And she is
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Zachary could not even imagine what it would be like to meet Je one day, but now he was going to become family with
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As he thought about that, Zachary felt a shiver go down his sping At his age, he really could not handle such a shock.
Zachary wanted to drink some water to calm his nerves. He picked up the glass, but it slipped from his hand and shattered on the floor.
Yvette, Jeremiah, and Lucas all looked at him at the same time. achary’s face flushed with embarrassment, and he quickly found an excuse to slip away.
He needed some space to process his shock. “Well, I’ll go upstairs for now. You enjoy your meal. There’s something I have to deal with.” With that, he made a quick leave, and Lucas seized the chance to follow him upstairs.
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Downstairs at the Chambers residence, Yvette finished her breact while in the study, taking in the situation by himself
came down from upstairs Zachary was still
Lucas became a bit more reserved as he faced Jeremiah. He respectfully said, “Mr. Chavez, Mr. Chambers is busy with some matters and won’t be able to see you off. Would you like me to arrange a car for you?”
Jeremiah nødded politely and said. “No, thank you. I drove here myself” Then, he turned to Yvette and gently squeezed her fingers. He said, “I’m not going back to Argrol University ill pick you up after work.”
Lucas discreetly turned away, pretending not to hear. He thought. They are having sweet talks, I don’t dare to hear and watch.
Yvette nodded, her voice cool and calm as she replied, “Okay, got it.”
Jeremiah nodded at Lucas and then left.
Lucas said, “Ms. Zeller, are you heading to the office now? The layoff list has been posted on the company’s internal website, and I bet it’s already causing a stir.”
Yvette shook her head, her hands in her pockets. She looked naturally cool and a bit rebellious. “To the office, she said. Lucas hesitated and thought, ‘If Ms. Zeller shows up at the office right now, her presence might just cause a scene.
Lucas had already reviewed the list but couldn’t understand how Yvette chose these people. Out of the twenty or so individuals, most were relatives of Nelson and Warron.
They held cushy jobs with ridiculously high salaries and should have been let go long ago. However, there were also a few regular employees who weren’t connected to anyone.
Lucas wondered why Yvette decided to lay off those regular employees, too. He couldn’t guess the reason, but he believed Yvette had her plans. He believed there was some reason behind every person on the list being laid off.
In the Chambers Group, all employees were at their computers early this morning, eyes wide open, hardly daring to blink At 9:15, everyone frantically kept refreshing the company’s internal website.
The rumor about Yvette planning layoffs had already spread throughout Chambers Group. Nobody wanted to lose such a great job with excellent benefits. Everyone silently prayed that they wouldn’t be on the list.
When the layoff list was updated at 9:15, most employees felt relieved and happy. They didn’t expect that almost everyone on the list would be department heads, not small fries like them. They experienced a night of mixed emotions.
Once the employees calmed down and reviewed the list of those laid off, they all felt justice had been served. These peop on the list usually relied on their connections to bully subordinates.
They often used their relationships to pressure others. They were truly obnoxious and never did any real work. The resul that they were fired was incredibly satisfying to all employees.
While some were happy, others were upset. From early in the morning, there was a steady flow of people going in and ou of Nelson and Warron’s offices–all those being let go.
As another man walked out of Nelson’s office looking down, the surrounding employees finally couldn’t help but start gossiping.
One said, “Wow, Ms. Zeller is serious about this, firing so many people right from the start. It’s a bold move, especially si those fired are relatives of two of our board members. She doesn’t care about showing Mr. Hegan and Mr. Osborne resp
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Another person said, “Keep your voice down. I’ve heard from inders that Ms. Zeller plans to take special measur Mr. Hegan and Mr. Osborne. I don’t think things will be calm in the near future
One said. “Stop spreading rumors, it’s all just gossip. After all, Megan and Mr. Osborne together hold twenty percent of Chambers Group’s shares.
“Even if Ms. Zeller wants to go against them, she can only do so much. I doubt it will lead to anything substantial”
Another person added, “Alright, let’s go, whether it becomes important or not doesn’t concern us. What happens in management isn’t our problem. Let’s get back to work.”
Just as the words were said, Nelson’s secretary walked in, deliberately wearing her business attire in a revealing way.
When the gossipers saw her enter, they quickly dispersed. This secretary was no pushover and had a close relationship with Nelson.
Wearing a tight pencil skirt, the secretary sashayed into Nelson’s office. She gave Nelson a flirty glance and asked in a playful voice, “Mr. Hegan, why is my name on the resignation list? You have to help me out!”
All morning, Nelson was pestered by the relatives he had placed in Chambers Group, leaving him with a headache. He thought, Yvette is indeed a force to be reckoned with.
“There is no room for negotiation. Everyone that Warren and I brought in is on the layoff list without exception. She is goin to uproot us completely; how ruthless she is!‘
Seeing his beloved secretary come in, Nelson’s expression improved a bit. But when he heard her sniffling words, he was so angry that he threw the documents in his hand right at her chest
Nelson roared, “What’s there to cry about? What’s the big idea of being fired? There are other good jobs besides Chambers Group. You’re not going to suffer following me”
The secretary was startled and didn’t dare to speak, standing anxiously at the side and quickly apologizing, “I’m sorry, Mr. Hegan, I didn’t mean to. I was trying to stand up for you.
“The people on the list are all your trusted aides. Are they really just going to be dismissed by Ms. Zeller without a word?” Nelson let out a cold snort. He thought, ‘Foolish woman. Yvette is the eldest daughter of the Chambers family, and Zacha holds fifty–five percent of the Chambers Group’s shares. It is the Chambers family who has the final say.
‘What could shareholders like us possibly say about her discussing the dismissal of a few people? But I didn’t expect Zach to give up his power so quickly this time, leaving us no time to prepare.
‘Luckily, I have already considered this. Since Yvette is being ruthless, I won’t hesitate to ignore any prior friendship with Zachary. As long as that man does as instructed, Yvette’s reputation will be ruined.
‘Goddess of Clusia? No way. She’ll end up disgraced and be kicked out of the Chambers Group!‘
Nelson didn’t have time to appease his secretary. He asked, “Has Yvette come to the office yet?” He thought, ‘Does she fe guilty and not dare to come?‘
The secretary wiped her tears and softly said, “Mr. Hegan, Ms. Zeller is already on the top floor, in her office now.” Nelson thought for a moment and immediately took out his phone and sent a message to an unknown number: [Start y plan in half an hour. If it works, I’ll give you another 660 thousand dollars.]
After sending the message, Nelson stared at the corner of the table and chuckled. He was curious to see how Yvette wou handle the situation that was about to unfold.
Nelson beckoned his secretary over. The secretary hurriedly approached, and Nelson whispered something to her, cau
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The top floor contained only one office, which was simple yet i set up another small office.
By the time Yvette and Lucas arrived, Zoe was already on the j completely refreshed. It was pretty obvious that Zoe had clean
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cas had a pretty good impression of Zoe. She had a pure and clear look in her eyes, with no ambition or greed, which was quite rare in today’s society.
Yvette nodded and said, “Go get the financial reports from the Chambers Group for the past three years from downstairs and reorganize them.”
Zoe was a bit surprised. She wondered, ‘Is this something a secretary does? Can I handle documents of this level?‘
Lucas understood that Yvette planned to give Zoe a critical position. Looking at Zoe, who was still stunned, he advised Zoe, “Go on, organize them well, and give them to Ms. Zeller.”
Zoe nodded excitedly, bowed to Yvette, and then headed downstairs to the finance department.
Lucas placed the coffee on the table and was about to leave.
Yvette stood by the window, sunlight streaming through the large glass and hitting her face. Her long, delicate eyelashes, like gossamer curtains, cast a shadow, adding a touch of softness to her stunning profile.
Lucas was momentarily taken aback by what he saw. People said Yvette resembled Lilian, but truth be told, Yvette was even more beautiful. Lilian was gentle, while Yvette was strong–willed; their personalities couldn’t be more different.
Yvette’s gaze landed on Lucas, who quickly snapped back to his senses. He bowed slightly and said, “Ms. Zeller, here is your favorite coffee.”
Yvette sat back in her chair, pressed her lips together, and said softly, “Thank you.”
Lucas chuckled; certainly, making a cup of coffee didn’t warrant a thank you from Yvette.
Lucas continued, “Ms. Zeller, if there is nothing else, I’ll step out for now. I’ll be right outside the door if you need me.”
Yvette waved her hand and said, “When the visitors arrive, bring them in directly; there is no need to hold them up.”
Lucas was surprised, his eyes reflecting some puzzlement. He thought, ‘Is someone coming? Who would visit at this time?”
Five minutes later, when Lucas saw Warron and Nelson appear from the top–floor elevator, he was taken aback. He wondered how Yvette could know these two would come.
Warron and Nelson never got along, but now they seemed to be getting along quite well. Nelson was the typical smiling fox, and Warron was smiling like a blooming flower, which was a festivity.
Nelson told Lucas, “Mr. Osborne and I want to meet with Ms. Zeller.”
Lucas stood straight and nodded calmly. He said, “Come with me.”
Nelson and Warron exchanged a look and went into the office with Lucas.
As soon as the three entered the office, they saw Yvette seated in a chair, toying with an intricately designed silver gun.
Nelson and Warron stood frozen, unable to take a step. They thought, ‘How does she have a gun?‘
In Clusia, people weren’t allowed to have guns; even for shooting practice, one must go to special facilities. Gun control was very strict and not something to mess around with.
Both Nelson and Warron had visited gun clubs regularly, so they were sure that the silver gun in Yvette’s hand was real because fake guns wouldn’t have such authentic quality.
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Nelson and Warron broke into a cold sweat as they suddenly realized that Yvette was definitely not someone to mess with
Nelson began to panic. He looked at his watch. He thought, “There are five minutes before the act starts. Should I back out now?‘
In the end, Nelson gritted his teeth. There was no turning back now. He thought, ‘So what if she has a gun? Would she really kill to shut me up?‘
Yvette looked up to Nelson and Warron standing by the door. She raised her eyebrows slightly, exuding indifference. She crossed her legs and leaned back into the chair.
She spoke slowly, “Got something to say?”
Nelson and Warron had already made a plan before they arrived, but under Yvette’s icy gaze, their minds went blank for a moment. It wasn’t until Lucas called out to them that they snapped back to reality.
Their faces turned red with embarrassment. They were actually intimidated by someone younger.
Nelson composed himself and stepped forward, saying, “Ms. Zeller, we just thought we’d come by for a chat since it’s quiet. By the way, did you personally decide on the layoff list?”
Warron nodded along. He also had a messy morning.
Yvette spun her chair around. Then, she casually unwrapped a piece of candy and popped it into her mouth. Curling her lips, she tilted her chin and answered, “Yes, I did.”
Nelson and Warron were furious with Yvette’s behavior. They were filled with resentment but could only swallow their complaints. Seeing Yvette’s arrogant demeanor, they felt utterly powerless against her.
However, they weren’t just here to ask pointless questions; they were stalling, worried Yvette might leave and ruin their upcoming plan.
Yvette glanced at Nelson and Warron whose minds were clearly not in the office, she curled her lips into a smirk, thinking, ‘Aren’t they starting yet? I’m about to drift off
Lucas watched Nelson and Warron struggle to make conversation. His eyebrows nearly pinched together. He wondered if these two were so bored that they were resorting to such pointless chatter.
Lucas glanced at Yvette again, becoming more confused. He thought, ‘When did Ms. Zeller become so patient? And now, sh. takes the time to stand here listening to these two bicker.’
The constant chatter was giving Lucas a headache. He wondered why everyone was acting so strange today. The door suddenly swung open as he tried to make sense of it all.
Zoe rushed in, struggling to catch her breath. “Ms. Zeller, there’s an emergency,” she said, “A laid–off employee from the finance department is on the rooftop saying if Chambers Group doesn’t provide a satisfying explanation, he’s going to jump.”
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room reacted differently. Lucas was shocked, while Nelson and Warron appeared tense, yet a bit of satisfaction flickered in their eyes.
Yvette was the only one who stayed calm. Watching Zoe take deep breaths, she casually said, “Go get a drink of water.”
Zoe was confused. She thought, ‘Does having a drink of water matter at a time like this?‘
Zoe was extremely anxious. If a tragedy occurred because of the layoffs right after Yvette joined Chambers Group, it would ruin her reputation.
Nelson, looking equally worried, said to Yvette, “Ms. Zeller, this is serious. We can’t take it lightly. If the person jumps and
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“Especially since it’s related to layoffs, the media would definitely exaggerate the story.”
Warron quickly chimed in, “Ms. Zeller, Mr. Hegan is right. Let’s go and check it out. You’re the head of the Chambers Group. our guiding light in times like this.
“We can’t afford a tragedy. If someone loses their life here, no money would restore the company’s reputation.”
Lucas’s face turned more serious. This situation had come up too suddenly. If an employee really did jump because of the Layoffs announced by Yvette, it would indeed be difficult to handle.
Lucas stepped forward and said, “Ms. Zeller, let me handle this matter.”
Lucas made up his mind; if anything happened, he would risk everything to protect Yvette. He must ensure her reputation stayed untarnished.
Nelson and Warron were surprised by this unexpected development. They thought. What happened to Lucas? He is attempting to take Yvette’s place as the loyal companion. Such loyalty!”
Nelson couldn’t allow Lucas to ruin their plans. He said. “Ms. Zeller, if you don’t step in, this issue might remain unresolved.”
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Yvette raised an eyebrow at the eager Nelson. Without any expression, she said, “Let’s go.”
Lucas was puzzled by how obedient Yvette was, but with the urgency of the situation, he didn’t have time to think it over.
Yvette stood up and casually placed the small silver gun on the table. The dark barrel coincidentally pointed straight at Nelson, causing him to freeze suddenly.
He awkwardly said, “Ms. Zeller, your little gun is quite exquisite
As soon as the words were spoken, everyone in the oflice turned their gaze to the gun on the table. Zoe was startled to see the small gun for the first time and wondered why it was in Yvette’s office.
Lucas didn’t find it odd. After all, Yvette had an Interpol background, so having a gun wasn’t strange. It would actually be weird if she didn’t have one. However, Nelson and Warron were completely unaware of this.
There was a cool detachment in Yvette’s eyes as she stood leisurely, smiling. For some reason, her smile gave Nelson and Warron an inexplicable sense of danger, tingling their skin.
Yvette casually said, “It is just a replica toy.”
Nelson smiled awkwardly and said, “Ms. Zeller, your tastes are unique.”
He thought, ‘Are you kidding me? Who would play with a replica gun? Even if she gave it to me, I wouldn’t dare to keep it. Although it is a toy, it is so real that it can easily pass for the real thing!
Warron, standing by, felt a lot of his fear dissipate. He didn’t expect the gun to be a toy. He thought ‘Maybe Yvette is
a real one. and couldn’t get interested in guns
‘She must have spent a lot of money on this realistic toy. How childish!‘ He looked down on Yvette even more, wondering why she didn’t get a real gun if she could afford one instead of pretending to have a fake one.
A few people left the meeting room. Zoe, who was at the back, closed the door, and her eyes inadvertently fell on the small silver gun on the table. She thought, ‘I don’t think it is a toy; the gun looks exactly like a real one.‘
A middle–aged man was standing on the Chambers Group’s rooftop. He was plain–looking and unremarkable, wearing an ordinary suit and casually tossing a briefcase on the ground.
He was standing right at the edge of the rooftop. Just one more step, and he would fall dozens of meters to a deadly aftermath.
Not far away, a group of Chambers Group employees and a few security guards tried to talk him down, urging him to calm down. But the man seemed oblivious to their words, frantically yelling, “Bring Ms. Zeller here.”
The male manager of the PR department was extremely worried. If the man fell, it would be all over the news tomorrow, and events like this were the hardest to manage.
Public opinion undoubtedly favored the so–called victim. They wouldn’t care about the real truth. If it became a big issue, Chambers Group’s reputation would be damaged, and the stock price would also be affected.
The manager thought, ‘Why isn’t Ms. Zeller here yet?‘ He noticed the man threatening to jump become agitated again and quickly offered comforting words.
He said, “Dex, please don’t get so upset. We can solve anything; there’s no need to handle it like this. Whatever requests you have, you can talk them over with Ms. Zeller. She’ll understand.
“Have you thought about your parents, your wife, and your kids if you were to jump today? You can’t be this selfish. Come
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The other employees joined the manager, all trying to persuade Dex. But the more they tried, the more upset Dex became, shaking his head vigorously.
With bloodshot eyes, Dex shouted desperately, “You don’t understand at all! After my wife found out I was fired, she yelled at me and returned to her parents.
“My daughter is sick and needs a bone marrow transplant, and she’s still in the hospital. The medical bills are overwhelming
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“I can’t get fired. If I lose my job at the Chambers Group, I might as well be dead. Ms. Zeller is trying to ruin me, ruin my family!”
Dex’s words were heartfelt. They brought tears to everyone’s eyes, making them sympathize with Dex. On the layoff list, Dex was the only ordinary employee, while the others were people with connections.
Letting those people with connections wasn’t a big deal. But the employees at Chambers Group couldn’t understand why Yvette laid off Dex.
Someone spoke up, “I think Dex has a point. Why should Ms. Zeller lay him off? She didn’t even give a reason. What’s his family supposed to do?”
Another person said, “Ms. Zeller is totally out of touch with reality, living a sheltered life. She can fire anyone she wants without considering the consequences. What say do we have in this?”
One said, “That’s a bit too harsh. Except for Dex, Ms. Zeller hasn’t fired any common employees. Shouldn’t those just here because of their connections be the ones to go?”
Another person said, “We don’t mean it like that. Dex’s family is struggling, and he’s been relying on his salary to support his sick daughter. He’s truly a good father, and it’s really moving.”
Someone said, “Why don’t we all talk to Ms. Zeller on behalf of Dex? Maybe Ms. Zeller won’t let Dex go if she knows about his situation. Dex does his job well; perhaps Ms. Zeller is unaware of his circumstances.”
Others agreed, “Yes, exactly. I agree. Let’s all plead for Dex together.”
Standing at the edge of the rooftop, Dex felt a rush of happiness as he listened to everyone speaking. He thought, ‘Mr. Hegan is right. Using public opinion to pressure Ms. Zeller is my only chance of not being laid off.
‘Moreover, once everything is settled, I will receive 660 thousand dollars. The thought made him extremely excited. Yet, at the moment, he still put on a pitiful expression, looking very distressed.
While everyone was still arguing, the rooftop do
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The crowd fell silent immediately, not daring to say a word. The male manager wiped the sweat from his forehead. He was relieved to see Yvette arrive. He might not be able to hold it together if Yvette arrived any later.
At the edge of the rooftop, Dex’s eyes brightened when he saw the group led by Yvette approaching.
The male PR manager walked up respectfully and said to Yvette “Ms. Zeller, the person attempting to jump off the building is Dex, the assistant to the finance department director.”
After saying that, he paused, sneaking at Yvette’s expression before continuing, “He’s one of the names on the layoff list you released this morning.
“He’s upset over the layoffs and is threatening to jump, hoping the Chambers Group will give him an explanation.”
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After speaking, the PR manager stepped aside, lowering his head What to do next was up to Yvette, especially with Nelson and Warron present; it wasn’t his place to comment further.
Meeting with Nelson’s eyes, Dex caught on and acted even more hysterically. He did something that no one expected. He dropped to his knees and began kowtowing frantically, hitting his head until it bled.
With excitement, Dex said, “Ms. Zeller, I beg you, please don’t fire me. I’ve worked diligently at Chambers Group for so many years and have never done anything wrong.
“My entire family relies on my salary, and I have a sick daughter in the hospital who urgently needs money. I’m pleading with you. Please don’t let me go. I’ll get down o
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People said a man’s knees were worth their weight in treasure. Dex’s act of kneeling won the sympathy of everyone present -except for Yvette and the masterminds behind the scene, Nelson and Warron.
Also, Zoe and Lucas were unaffected by Dex’s words. Lucas looked at Dex with a slightly cold stare. He believed that Yvette wouldn’t dismiss an employee without any reason. Dex must be at fault, and this drama only heightened the suspicion.
Zoe wasn’t swayed by Dex’s words because she had complete trust in Yvette.
Yvette looked at Dex, who was trembling on the ground. Yvette walked forward casually with her hands in her pockets and a calm expression. Everyone stepped aside automatically, creating a path.
Yvette stopped ten feet away from Dex, her gaze indifferent. Ever since she returned to Clusia, her encounters with rooftops seemed endless.
Dex looked up at Yvette, his body trembling under her knowing gaze.
Yvette smirked slightly, raising one eyebrow with a hint of mischief. She asked calmly, “It’s dozens of meters high. Do you think jumping down would mash you up like a pancake?”
Dex was startled. Everyone behind him had astonished expressions. They thought, ‘What’s Ms. Zeller doing? Talking about whether a fall would flatten someone at a time like this? Isn’t that a little excessive?‘
Yvette’s expression was unusually serious as if she were just chatting casually. She looked at Dex calmly.
Dex’s mind was a bit confused now, not knowing how to respond, so he just stayed silent.
Yvette casually took out a piece of vanilla toffee, not in any
rush, and looked relaxed.
very
Nobody knew how to describe their feelings at the moment. They thought, ‘Someone is jumping off a building. Why does Ms. Zeller stay so calm and unconcerned in such a serious situation?‘
Then he took a small step Dex thought repeatedly and assumed that Yvette was trying to scare him, thinking he wouldn’t dare jump. He didn’t dare, but when he thought about the extra 660 thousand dollars, he gritted his teeth and stood back.
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Sure enough, when everyone saw this, they gasped again, and the atmosphere became tense again.
Dex felt smug, thinking, ‘Will Ms. Zeller still be able to stay calm now?‘
Yvette stared at Dex and said slowly, “Go ahead and jump.”
The people behind couldn’t believe their ears. They thought, ‘What is Ms. Zeller talking about? Telling Dex to jump? Has she lost her mind?‘
Nelson and Warron exchanged a knowing look, both appearing amused. They thought, ‘How come she said something so ridiculous? If this is spread around with a bit of exaggeration, the public will definitely not let her off easily.‘
Dex’s body was stiff. He stared at Yvette with wide–open eyes, trembling so much that he could barely speak. He asked, “Ms. Zeller, are you telling me to jump? Are you forcing me to jump off the building?”
Yvette fiddled with her ear and lifted her eyes slightly. She said calmly, “Did I tell you to stand there? If you’re not going to jump, why are you there? Are you enjoying the scenery?”
As soon as Yvette said this, a few people couldn’t hold back their laughter. They thought, ‘Ms. Zeller’s words are sharp, but they make sense. Isn’t he standing there because he is considering jumping?‘
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“Even if you jump today, the layoff list won’t be withdrawn. Let’s discuss this instead of making it so awkward.”
Upon hearing Nelson’s words, Dex forced himself to move closer to the edge. His legs were shaking at that distance, and taking one more step would mean falling.
Falling from such a height, Dex indeed wouldn’t survive. ‘Fortune favors the brave,‘ he thought and decided to take the risk.
Seeing he had made his point, Nelson became silent.
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Dex shouted, “Ms. Zeller, why are you firing me? What did I do wrong? You owe me an explanation, and if you don’t give me one today, I’ll jump right now.”
Yvette raised her eyebrows and walked toward Dex calmly. This time, she stopped less than 3 feet away from him.
Lucas and Zoe gasped in surprise from behind, “Be careful, Ms. Zeller!”
Dex was shocked. Everyone present was also taken aback. They thought, ‘What’s Ms. Zeller going to do? If she keeps walking, she’ll end up standing at the rooftop’s edge like Dex. It’s too dangerous.”
Dex didn’t have any strength at that moment. Watching Yvette get closer, he could only keep repeating, “Stay back, don’t come any closer.” Unfortunately, it was useless.
Just one more step away, Yvette stopped in her tracks, hands in her pockets. She took another step, and now she was aligned with Dex. Yvette looked down. With this height, one could fall badly, but it wouldn’t be fatal.
Dex’s heart raced with fear as he glanced at Yvette beside him, deeply terrified. He thought, ‘Ms. Zeller is crazy. I am scared standing here, but she doesn’t react at all.
Dex trembled as he said, “Ms. Zeller… I… As long as you promise not to fire me, I won’t jump.”
Yvette looked at Dex with a slight tug of her lips, her expression indifferent and her voice completely devoid of warmth. She said, “Go ahead and jump. It looks like you need my help.”
Yvette and Dex’s situation made everyone below highly nervous. Lucas and Zoe were in a panic while other employees watched the scene with mixed expressions.
Although Nelson and Warron didn’t know what Yvette intended to do, they hoped she would fall. The crowd heard Yvette’s words and fell silent in shock. They thought, ‘What does she mean by saying that?‘
The next moment, they understood.
Yvette took gloves from her pocket and calmly put them on. Then she grabbed the trembling Dex and casually threw him off the rooftop without saying a word.
Everyone was shouting with panic: “Oh my gosh!” “Ms. Zeller’s gone mad!” “What’s she going to do?” “Hurry, save him!” Nelson and Warron, the planners of this scheme, were stunned. They thought, ‘How could this happen? How come Ms. Zeller dared to push Dex off right in front of everyone?
‘Did she even understand the consequences of this action? How could she be so daring?‘
Lucas and Zoe immediately ran forward, followed by most of the staff. But halfway through, the large crowd abruptly stopped. They couldn’t believe what they were witnessing.
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Amidst everyone’s cries of surprise, Yvette reached out and caught Dex. Dex’s legs were dangling high up, suspended in mid–air. A single mistake, and he would fall to his death.
Everyone was stunned, which made them overlook an astonishing fact: Yvette was holding up a grown man with just one hand–how was that even possible?
Dex’s mind was a complete mess. Just moments ago, he thought he was done for. Now, he didn’t dare move as the early autumn wind bit painfully against his face. He looked up, staring at Yvette. Fear completely overtook him.
Dex regretted it. He thought, ‘What good is 1.5 million dollars if fall to my death? Money is meaningless if I can’t enjoy it.‘
Dex wanted to plead for mercy, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a gust of wind filled his throat, making it ache. But right now, he couldn’t worry about that.
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Dex screamed, his voice painfully piercing to the ears. The others on the rooftop were shocked, but no one dared to say a word. The situation was clear: if Yvette couldn’t hold on and let go, Dex would be finished.
Yvette looked down at Dex, the wind making her hair flutter. Her stunningly beautiful face turned even colder in this situation. She asked calmly, “Do you want to die?”
Dex shook his head and said, “Ms. Zeller, I was wrong. I didn’t want to die; I just didn’t want to get fired. I won’t dare do that again. Please, pull me up. I was really wrong. He was crying his heart out, looking incredibly pitiful.
Yvette paused momentarily, her eyes fixed on the terrified Dex. She said nothing.
Lucas didn’t know why Yvette was treating Dex this way. He thought, ‘With everyone watching, what would happen if something went wrong?‘ He stepped forward to plead on behalf of Dex.
He said, “Ms. Zeller, please pull Dex up first so we can discuss things calmly.”
Zoe was anxious, too. Nelson and Warron wanted to watch the drama, but if Dex’s death affected the Chambers Group’s stock price, it would ultimately hurt them. So they pretended to join the group, trying to persuade Yvette.
They chatted away, making the once quiet rooftop very noisy. Yvette glanced at the terrified Dex and smirked. To everyone’s shock, she pulled Dex with one hand and tossed him back onto the rooftop.
Dex, thrown to the ground, felt like his insides were about to shatter. He had been so scared earlier that when he was tossed back up, he lost control and ended up wetting himself right there in front of everyone.
Before the people could even react, the sharp smell of urine hit them. They covered their noses in disgust and stepped back. They thought, ‘Dex, a grown man, was so scared that he actually wet himself.
Yvette turned around. She slowly took off her gloves and tossed them aside.
Dex couldn’t even bring himself to care about the embarrassing accident. He looked at Yvette, trembling in fear. It was easy to imagine how much this scene affected him.
Dex said quietly, “Ms. Zeller, I… I wasn’t thinking straight for a moment. Why are you firing me? I’ve never made any major mistakes at work, and I have a sick daughter in the hospital… my wife is also leaving me because of this.”
Hearing this, everyone started to feel sorry for Dex again. Putting everything else aside, having a daughter in the hospital was pitiful. The people on the rooftop turned their eyes to Yvette, wondering what she would say.
They thought, ‘Did Ms. Zeller dismiss Dex without any reason? If so, that’s really too much.‘
Lucas and Zoe stood behind Yvette.
Yvette’s eyes narrowed slightly, her gaze getting sharper as she smiled. She said softly, “A sick daughter? Is it the one born by the woman in the villa at 152 Evergreen Road?
“Or the one in your wife’s hometown hospital, where you’ve been finding all sorts of ways to avoid donating marrow for her leukemia treatment?
“Your wife is leaving you? Is it the one who stood by you from having nothing to having it all, only to be kicked out by you, with no choice but to return to her parents with your sick daughter?
“You are hardworking and dedicated, and you have never made a major mistake? What about five years ago during the West District project when you used your position to embezzle 660 thousand dollars?
“You used the money to buy an apartment for your mistress while your wife was running around trying to treat your
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daughter’s illness, even having to sell blood.”
With each sentence Yvette spoke, the expressions of those present grew more displeased. They thought Dex was a good father. It turned out it was all just a facade.
They thought, If what Ms. Zeller says is true, then Dex is worse than a beast. He neglected his daughter yet embezzled money to buy houses and cars for his mistress.
Earlier, people who supported Dex were now turning against him.
One said, “Dex, you’re just trash. How could you do something like this? You seemed like a good person, but now I see how disgusting you are. I can’t believe I was ready to plead for you just now.”
Another person said, “He fooled me too. Ile always talked about how sweet his daughter was and how beautiful and understanding his wife was, but it turns out he was talking about his mistress and her child.
“What a shameless man! Now that I think about it, it makes me want to puke. Gross!”
Someone said, “Ms. Zeller said he used the embezzled money to buy a house for his mistress instead of treating his daughter.
“What a weirdo and a scumbag. What kind of father does that? He’s a monster. Why didn’t he just fall and die earlier?”
Another one said, “Honestly, I thought the same thing when I heard Ms. Zeller. Why didn’t he just fall to his death?”
Dex’s ears were buzzing. Hearing all this made his head feel like it was about to explode, but he couldn’t even come up with arebuttal. The crowd’s spittle was almost drowning him
Lucas knew Yvette wouldn’t dismiss an innocent person just like that. It turned out she was right; Dex did such a filthy thing ‘What a beast!‘ he thought.
Everyone looked angrily at Dex on the ground, eager to kick him. Even Nelson and Warron were surprised that the person they had so much trouble finding had such secrets. They realized Dex, their pawn, was useless now.
They thought, ‘What a worthless guy. He had embezzled 660 thousand dollars. That’s an economic crime. He’ll probably spend the rest of his life in jail.‘
At this moment, Dex’s face was as pale as a ghost, almost bluish. He didn’t dare to look up at the people around him and just kept his head down.
He thought, ‘How did Ms. Zeller find out about these old secrets? Everything’s over now. If my embezzlement is investigated, I’ll be spending at least ten years in jail.’
Even when Dex’s secret came out, he didn’t feel guilty towards his wife and child. All he thought about was how he and the unborn son with his mistress were going to live.
Dex stumbled and cried out with tears streaming down, “Ms. Zeller, I had no choice. Back home, the elders only care about having a boy to carry on the family name. Girls are just supposed to marry off.
“I was out of my mind. I truly know I was wrong. Please, let me go this once. I promise to turn over a new leaf and become a better person.”
Dex’s current woman was pregnant again, and it was confirmed to be a boy. So everything he said was to make Yvette forgive him, and none of it was sincere.
Dex’s words only made everyone there even angrier. They thought, ‘What age are we in? Do these outdated, sexist beliefs still exist? It’s harmful and archaic.
Yvette’s expression remained indifferent as she watched Dex try to justify himself, showing no emotion.
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Yvette glanced around, a faint coldness in her eyes gradually softening. Slowly, she left the balcony.
From behind, Lucas told the crowd, “Alright, everyone, you can disperse now.”
When Lucas and Zoe entered the top–floor conference room, Yvette was sitting in a chair, slightly frowning as she fiddled with her phone, completely focused.
Lucas and Zoe thought the earlier incident had worsened Yvette’s mood. Lucas brewed a fresh cup of coffee and placed it on the table.
He softly said, “Ms. Zeller, please don’t let those few people affect your mood.”
Yvette rested her chin on her hand and casually said, “No, it’s just that the puppy in my game recently had babies, and I’m trying to pick names for them.”
Lucas was caught between laughter and tears, thinking, ‘Is she frowning the whole time just over the name of a little pet?‘ It was Zoe’s first time seeing Yvette act like this. She paused and thought, ‘Ms. Zeller acting like this is so adorable. I really want to pinch her cheeks.
But she only thought about it; even if she had ten times the courage, she wouldn’t dare.
Yvette glanced at the dazed Zoe and thought for a moment. She asked, “Do you have any good name suggestions?”
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Dex glared at Zoe as if he wanted to tear her apart, but when he saw Yvette standing beside Zoe, he lost his nerve.
Worried that Dex might implicate him, Nelson quickly spoke up “Dex, if you’re at fault, own up to it. Don’t make the situation worse.”
Only Nelson and Dex understood what he meant. Dex had actually thought about revealing who was behind him, but after hearing Nelson’s words, he didn’t dare speak up.
Lucas didn’t want someone like Dex to taint Yvette’s sight. He bowed slightly and respectfully said, “Ms. Zeller, I’ll call the police now.”
Hearing this, Dex turned ashen and shook on the ground.
Yvette looked up and calmly said, “No need, they’re here.”
Lucas and everyone present were taken aback. They wondered who they were referred to by Yvettę.
The next moment, the door swung open. The police arrived. Leading the group was Zane. This was the first time he and Yvette met again since the last incident involving Zachary’s car accident, during which Yvette had personally interrogated the criminals.
Not many presenters knew Zane’s identity, but Nelson and Warren did. They thought, ‘This guy is a bigwig in Seacrity, head of public security. What brought him here personally?‘
With Zane and his group’s arrival, everyone understood that Yvette must have informed the police beforehand. Otherwise, how could the police have arrived so quickly?
Zane bypassed Warron and Nelson, who were eager to greet him and get closer. Instead, he approached Yvette with a warm smile, showing her great respect.
Zane said, “Yesterday, Mr. Langford mentioned that you had returned. I was thinking about visiting the Chambers residence
to see you.
“A couple of days ago, when Mr. Langford went there, I planned to go with him, but a case came up, so I couldn’t.
“I didn’t expect to receive your report and evidence today; it has saved our police station a lot of effort. Many thanks; it is much appreciated.”
Nelson and Warron looked at each other, frozen in disbelief. The others present were equally baffled. They thought, ‘What the heck. What did we just hear?
‘What does the head of the police station mean by this? Did the mayor of Seacrity go to the Chambers residence to visit Ms. Zeller? That’s hard to believe.’
The regular employees didn’t know what happened in the meeting room yesterday, but the managers, along with Nelson and Warron, knew all about it.
Yvette nodded politely and said, “Thank you for the trouble, Mr. Chappell.”
Zane replied, “No need to thank us, we should be thanking you. By the way, where is the prisoner? We can take him directly.”
Seeing the situation, Lucas stepped forward and said, “Mr. Chappell, the person on the ground is Dex. He’s the assistant to the director of the Chambers Group’s Treasury Department.”
Zane nodded to the officers behind him. The police stepped up, picked up the collapsed Dex, and handcuffed him.
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As Dex walked past Yvette, he stopped, his eyes full of resentment. He couldn’t figure out how Yvette could know about his personal matters.
Not only did she know, but she knew everything in such detail. How come? However, nobody gave him a chance to ask as the police took him away.
After Dex was taken away, Zane looked around and said, “There are two more, right? Ms. Zeller, are they here too?”
Upon hearing this, everyone on the rooftop was stunned. They thought, “Two more people? Isn’t it just Dex?‘
Yvette raised an eyebrow and glanced at Nelson and Warron, who were hanging their heads. Her voice was cold and calm as she said, “Over there, Nelson, Warron.”
Nelson and Warron, who were named, were already rigid with fear.
Zane nodded and gestured to the police officers he brought along. The evidence Yvette sent to the inbox was thorough, and any piece of it was enough to put them in jail.
Nelson, handcuffed by the police, glared at Yvette and shouted, “Ms. Zeller, what right do you have to call the police on me? What did I do wrong? You can’t just join forces with the police to arrest people without reason!”
Warron also began shouting as he looked at the handcuffs on his wrist, “Ms. Zeller, don’t think you can do whatever you want just because you know the mayor. I’m going to take legal action against you.”
The employees present were completely bewildered by the situation. They wondered what had happened to lead Nelson and Warron ended up in handcuffs.
However, they didn’t dare to pick sides easily now, as the previous humiliation was still fresh in their minds.
Seeing Nelson and Warron boasting, Zane found it amusing. He had already seen the email Yvette sent involving 30 million in embezzlement and several lives. Yet they still dared to brag here.
He thought, ‘Are they accusing Ms. Zeller of relying on the mayor to act recklessly? Honestly, she wouldn’t even consider the mayor notable.‘
Zane sternly addressed Nelson and Warron, “The police prioritize evidence and don’t arrest people randomly. You have the right to remain silent, and once we reach the station, you’ll understand the reasons.”
Then he turned to the officers behind him and ordered, “Bring them back to the station.”
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Nelson and Warron were so intimidated by Zane’s words that they didn’t dare say anything. Once they were rest of the people on the rooftop felt bewildered and unsure how to describe their emotions.
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Lucas sighed. He remarked inside, ‘Ms. Zeller is amazing. She managed to find the evidence quickly, resolving the issues with both Nelson and Warron and completely removing the threats to the Chambers Group.‘
From the first moment Lucas met Yvette, he knew she was no ordinary person, and she proved it time and again.
Everyone else felt that the day had been a rollercoaster. First, it was Dex, and later, both Nelson and Warren. Big changes were indeed coming to the Chambers Group.
Zane’s attitude towards Yvette was amiable, different from what he showed to others. He said, “Ms. Zeller, I’ll find time to visit you again, but for now, I’ll head back to the station.”
Yvette nodded and said, “Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Chappell.”
Zane and the officers he brought with him left as quickly as they had arrived. In no time, only the employees of the Chambers Group remained on the rooftop.
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Zoe scratched her head and suggested, “Ms. Zeller, how about we call it Cutic?”
Lucas‘ eye twitched. He was getting on in years and couldn’t understand calling a puppy Cutie.
Yvette nodded in agreement. She said, “Sure, let’s call it Cutie, thank you.”
Lucas was speechless.
At 5 p.m., Jeremiah arrived precisely at the entrance of the Chambers Group, right at quitting time.
The employees, especially the female ones, couldn’t help but brighten up at the sight of Jeremiah. They thought, ‘Where does this incredibly handsome guy come from?
‘These TV shows with cheesy, over–the–top CEOs should take a look at him—this is what a real CEO looks like. His aura of a mature man shines from within. Just standing there, he captures everyone’s attention.
When Yvette and Lucas were leaving the company, they noticed Jeremiah at the entrance. He stood out too much in the crowd to go unnoticed.
When the Chambers Group employees saw Yvette, they all stopped and greeted her, “Hello, Ms. Zeller!”
Jeremiah stepped forward and made his presence known in front of everyone. In a low voice, he said, “It’s chilly tonight. Wear this coat.” Then, he placed the jacket he had ready over Yvette’s shoulders.
This scene caused a buzz among the Chambers Group employees. Anyone watching could see that he was Yvette’s boyfriend.
They remarked inside, ‘Oh my, they are truly meant to be together, a perfect match made in heaven, both talented and beautiful.’
A female employee looked at Yvette and Jeremiah with envy. She said to the woman beside her, “Ms. Zeller’s boyfriend is so handsome. He must be some wealthy heir.
“Did you see that watch on his wrist? It’s an LV century limited edition, starting at least in the eight figures, maybe even
nine.”
This number took aback others nearby. They thought, ‘How many downtown apartments could that watch buy? The life of the wealthy is truly something we working folks can only dream of!
A man smirked in disbelief and said, “This guy clearly comes from a well–off family, relying on his parents.”
Everyone who heard this quickly distanced themselves from him. They thought, ‘Seriously? That’s Ms. Zeller’s boyfriend? How could he say something so thoughtless?‘
Seeing Jeremiah act like that, Luca understood Jeremiah’s intention. He thought, ‘Mr. Chavez is clever. The news that Ms. Zeller has a boyfriend will probably spread all over the Chambers Group by tomorrow. After all, gossip is the fastest thing on earth.‘
Jeremiah glanced around at the people nearby. They all instinctively lowered their heads.
Yvette glanced at Jeremiah’s coat on her shoulders and calmly said, “Let’s go.”
Once they left, the employees at the company entrance let out a deep sigh of relief. They thought, “The aura of Ms. Zeller’s boyfriend is something we can’t handle.
Jeremiah was driving the car. Yvette was in the front passenger seat, while Lucas was alone in the back.
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Jeremiah kept one hand on the steering wheel and turned his head slightly, asking, “What did
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Yvette tore open a bag of chips, pursed her lips, and lazily said, “Just dealt with a few people.
Jeremiah chuckled, knowing that Yvette’s version of “dealing with a few people” probably wasn’t as straightforward as it sounded.
When Lucas heard Yvette’s words, he couldn’t help but twitch his lips. If he hadn’t been on the scene to witness what happened himself, he might have been fooled by Yvette’s casual demeanor.
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Lucas couldn’t hold back and said, “Mr. Chavez, you wouldn’t believe it unless you saw it. Ms. Zeller was incredible today; she dealt with a man who abandoned his family and solved a long–standing problem for Mr. Chambers.”
Lucas looked at Yvette with admiration. He was now her biggest fan.
Yvette glanced back at Lucas coolly. She wondered if she should tell Lucas that his smile was quite odd, and maybe he should tone it down since it was a bit scary.
After thinking momentarily, she decided against it; considering Lucas’s age, she didn’t want to hurt his feelings. So Yvette lowered her gaze and continued to munch on her chips leisurely
As soon as Eucas caught Yvette’s glance, he was overjoyed. He thought, ‘She must have noticed the admiration in my eyes.
Jeremiah heard Lucas’s words and smiled calmly. He knew that Yvette always ensured that her actions were decisive and fatal.
At the entrance of the Chambers residence, Lucas got out of the car and bowed slightly to Jeremiah and Yvette. He respectfully asked, “Ms. Zeller, are you not returning tonight?”
Yvette nodded.
Before Lucas could say anything else, Jeremiah said “Goodbye” and rolled up the car window, leaving Lucas puzzled as the car sped off like an arrow. Lucas could only see the car’s taillights in the blink of an eye.
Suddenly, Zachary’s voice called behind, asking, “Where’s Yvette? Was Jeremiah driving just now?”
Lucas finally understood why Jeremiah was so eager to leave. It was because Zachary had arrived.
Lucas turned around and said, “Mr. Chambers, it was Mr. Chavez and Ms. Zeller who brought me back. They have a date tonight, and Ms. Zeller won’t be coming back this evening.”
Upon realizing the situation, Zachary rushed inside to make a call. He was determined to get Yvette back and not let that troublemaker Jeremiah get his way.
Zachary had no idea that Jeremiah had not only succeeded but also ended up being at a disadvantage.
In the car, Yvette rested her chin in her hand. With a playful smile on her lips, she said, “You did that on purpose.”
Jeremiah’s hand hesitated slightly on the wheel as he was set on pretending he didn’t know what was happening. He asked innocently, “On purpose? What do you mean?” His face remained calm.
Yvette looked indifferent. Her stunning face was quite captivating. She said, “Then take me back.”
Jeremiah looked at Yvette, who had that “try denying it, see what happens” look on her face, and bit his lip. He was never a match for Yvette’s wit, but somehow, he didn’t mind losing to her at all.
Jeremiah admitted, “Yes, I did it on purpose.”
Yvette smiled, thinking it would have been better if he had just confessed from the start.
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