Chloe stood in front of the big building with the words "Pearl Hotel" written boldly and a gigantic carved pearl attached to it.She stared at the five-story building for a long time before she glanced down at the résumé in her hand.From the list Ethan had compiled and kept on her desk, this was the only place left for her to apply to for employment. The other places she applied to all rejected her for one reason or another.Their reasons, of course, made no sense, but who was she to question them?Pearl Hotel was the number one hotel in Springdale and had maintained its position for so long.Since the other places, which were small in comparison to Pearl Hotel, had rejected her, Chloe didn't have much hope that she'd be accepted.However, she promised Ethan she'd apply to each and every one of them. She has to keep her promise. If Pearl Hotel didn't accept her, she'd just have to think of something else to do.Chloe walked into the building and straight to the reception. She handed o

Chloe squinted as she closely examined the car's license plate number and furrowed her brows in surprise."Ethan?" She wasn't surprised he found her, but she was taken aback by how quickly he had arrived at the Pearl Hotel, especially since it was closing time at Honey's and he had made it his duty to pick her up to and from school every day.Unless Claire called him, and instead of going home, he drove straight to Pearl Hotel with Honey.Chloe glanced down at her covered thighs and fidgeted with her fingers, her heart easing knowing Ethan was here.She hadn't realized it yet, but she felt more at peace whenever he was with her."Huh? Leonard, weren't you driving a Mercedes-Maybach S-Class just a few days ago? How is it that you're driving such a sleek and stylish sports car today? When did you get it?""Woah, Leonard! This looks really expensive! I don't need to ask how much you paid for it to know it must've cost a lot!""I would kill to ride in your car, Leonard. Please, let me dri

"Mom, that's such a bad way to talk to your daughter, especially in front of your granddaughter," Claire couldn't take it any longer and threw her chopsticks on her plate."What? I only call it as it is. If I don't, how will her daughter know what kind of mother she has?" Matilda huffed, not feeling a tinge of remorse.Claire leaned back in her seat and folded her hands underneath her bosom."And why would you say Chloe quit because of a little harassment? A man was trying to use his position to sleep with her. It's only right that she felt uncomfortable and didn't want to have anything to do with him, which was why she called people's attention to it.""Even if everyone is bashing her for not doing what he wanted her to do, as her mother, you should be on her side. After all, she's your daughter."Matilda raised her eyes and shot back at Claire, pointing her chopsticks in her face. "One of the sisters I play cards with has a daughter who works as a teacher there too. She pointedly sa

The place was silent for a moment before some members of the William family quickly went over to help Lewis up.Adam William fully walked out of the conference room with a pale face and barked furiously at Chloe when he saw her standing beside them."What is this? Have you no shame? Standing aside while your loser husband beats up your cousin! What kind of person are you?""Cousin...?" Chloe's dull eyes instantly lit up. She had expected the worst on their way here, and she didn't even expect Adam to speak to her.Even though he was furious at her and wasn't using the best of words with her, she was glad he still remembered she was Lewis' cousin.If he no longer saw her as his granddaughter and didn't want her to be near him anymore, he would never make a mistake like that.Nervous that Ethan would do something else to anger Adam more, she quickly turned to him and began slapping him on the arm while yelling in a loud voice."Why did you hit Lewis? I knew tagging along with me was a b

"I knew Mr. Haworth would be on my side. Hurry up and chase this rascal out of here before... wait, what?"Jeremy held his breath when Josiah's words made sense to him.Given Josiah's status, a pauper like Ethan wasn't worthy of looking into his face. It was even unlike him to speak up for anyone.So Jeremy concluded Josiah Haworth mistook the meaning of what he said for something else and hurriedly rephrased."Mr. Haworth, I'm afraid you've mistaken my intentions. I'm not trying to involve myself in the William family's business. This scumbag here is not a member of the William family. He's not even worthy of being here, talk more of seeing an influential figure like you!""I bet this will be the closest he'll ever be to an influential figure. Now hurry up and get this eyesore out of here, Adam William!"Josiah's eyes clouded over heavy and he glanced at Jeremy Radford. "Is Mr. Radford insisting that I spoke without thinking?"Cold sweat instantly broke out on Jeremy's forehead as he