Yaritza sat gracefully in the chairman's meeting room, flanked by two bodyguards. Across the table sat two executives from the high-rise office.The conference room door swung open, and Sawyer Gilbert entered briskly, glaring angrily at Yaritza. Zachary followed closely behind, accompanied by his bodyguards.Yaritza, seated at the head of the table, maintained a calm and composed expression, offering a light smile to the visibly enraged Sawyer Gilbert. She nodded slightly and then proceeded with a determined tone, "Firstly, the company is experiencing fluctuations in employee numbers, and it is crucial to handle internal affairs with care under my supervision. Secondly, the finance department needs to conduct audits of ongoing operations."Sawyer Gilbert, seething with anger, slammed his hand on the table and shot a hostile gaze at Yaritza. "What is the meaning of this, Yaritza?"Yaritza leaned back slightly in her chair and asked, "And what is the purpose of this display of temper? L

In the early morning, Zachary got out of bed and took the dog for a walk. As he passed by the front gate, he expected to see Yaritza's usual gaze from the palace.However, Yaritza prevented the dog from entering the Graham family's gate even for a moment. Zachary tugged on the dog's leash and continued walking past the gate without going in. He assumed Yaritza could only observe the palace from outside. Glancing back, he noticed Yaritza standing by the window, holding a cup and appearing lonely. Was Graham not in a good mood today? Zachary called out, "Yaritza!" and raised his hands to wave at him. Holding the dog's leash in one hand, he lifted it, unintentionally pulling the other end, causing poor little Teddy, who had only been with them for three months, to be choked by the leash and struggle to stay on the ground.Hearing the commotion, Yaritza's voice came from inside. Zachary assumed it was a response and slowly walked back to his room, only to find Teddy being choked. He could

Yaritza quietly gazed at Zachary, waiting for his response, without expecting an immediate answer. Zachary seemed deep in thought, wearing a perplexed expression on his face.After a moment of concentration, Zachary began to count on his fingers, listing Yaritza's qualities: "You're beautiful, pleasant to the eye, graceful, kind-hearted, and knowledgeable about life." He paused briefly before continuing, "But what matters most is the warmth I feel when I'm by your side. There's a special quality about you that subconsciously influences my thoughts and emotions, providing a sense of protection." As he waved his hand dismissively, he added, "I remember the moment when you handed me the flower..." His voice trailed off, and he noticed Yaritza's puzzled expression, realizing that she might be thinking about Dalilah Vasquez. Zachary then said, "Although it may sound cliché, it genuinely brings me joy and happiness from within. Moreover, when I visited your office and you asked if I needed

Yaritza listened attentively as she glanced at Zachary, her eyes filled with admiration and surprise. She realized that Zachary's invitation for her to spend the New Year at the Winthrop family's home had more to it than met the eye. However, she didn't expect Zachary to be so audacious as to arrange for her to stay in a separate wing of the main house, rather than in the main residence. The wing was not particularly spacious, with a courtyard spanning approximately forty square meters. It was adorned with several small bonsai trees in the corners, while a majestic national crane tree stood proudly at its center. The rooms in the wing were interconnected, forming what could be called a "Grand Bedroom." This area consisted of a living room, a dining room, a bathroom, and a master bedroom, separated from the main house by a partition.As Yaritza followed Zachary into the house, she surveyed her surroundings and couldn't help but question him, "Why did you choose to keep your family sepa

Zachary fell into a deep sleep, and when he woke up, he still lay on the bed, reluctant to get up. Yaritza was not there anymore. He reached out to check the clock on the bedside table and realized it was already noon. He got out of bed and sat on the edge, his gaze absent-mindedly shifting around the room. Suddenly, he noticed something inappropriate and focused on it. Yaritza's local luggage was missing! Zachary's eyes widened in surprise. He quickly got dressed and went outside, where he met the housekeeper, Adi. He asked, "Is Graham gone?"Adi replied, "Graham left in the morning.""For a few hours?""Around 7:30, approximately."What does Yaritza mean by this? He just turned his head and looked at Alani on the sofa. He walked over to Alani and sat down next to her, asking, 'Did Yaritza say anything to you?''Yes, she did. She said the company has an early opening event, so she left early to prepare.' Alani glanced at Zachary, asking, 'Why? Did she not tell you?'Looking at his ex