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"So what if I did?" Now that he had admitted it, he didn’t care. "You’re my wife, always thinking about another man, and ignoring your husband. Shouldn't I be mad?""And the girls constantly calling you out? Shouldn’t I be mad too?" She bit her lip, glaring at him."If you’re mad about that, I’d be happy. It means you care.""So you used those girls to test me?""No!" Hearing the sharpness in her voice, he quickly explained. "Lucia Coes, I never intended that. I changed my personal number. Anyone wanting to contact me professionally goes through Xiao Cao. I’ve decided not to take any more commercial photo shoots.""Including model features?" She pouted."Yes. I’ll only shoot landscapes and things that interest me.""You don’t need to change for me.""I want to change for you," he said firmly. "Lucia Coes, I love you. I’ve had many women, but never truly loved any of them. I don’t know how to love or please someone I like. I feel like nothing I do is right for you. And you and Lucas..
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (49)
It was a straightforward transaction: money for pleasure. If the clients didn’t like them, the girls couldn’t pursue them further or secretly meet them without her permission. Violating this rule meant being kicked out of the club and likely never working in this industry again.Mrs. Eleanor had powerful connections and unmatched methods. She could elevate or ruin someone with a flick of her wrist.Many of the girls under her tutelage hoped to use the opportunity to latch onto a wealthy patron, aspiring to step into the world of the rich, whether as a wife or a mistress.Over two months ago, he had arranged for Coco, but she didn’t show up due to illness, calling to say she’d be late.He usually didn’t care to investigate the whereabouts of girls like Coco, and having drunk a bit much that night, he had just gone to bed.Until today, when Mrs. Eleanor personally called to apologize, explaining why Coco hadn’t shown up and hoping he wouldn’t be angry with her tonight.She didn’t come,
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (50)
"Colleagues here have all graduated from prestigious universities and been professionally trained. Surely you understand the phrase ‘know when to stop’?"Phaimary’s cold voice cut in from the doorway.The male employee quickly excused himself, leaving just as Arbesa returned to her desk, head lowered.****After lunch, Arbesa leaned on the sink, dry heaving.Her pale face reflected in the restroom mirror.She was pregnant...Staring at herself, she acknowledged the reality.Yes, she was pregnant!She would be twelve weeks along next week.Over a month ago, when she bought the pregnancy tests, each result was a clear positive, telling her this wasn’t a dream.Initially, she had felt joy.But how to handle this "souvenir" of a night of indulgence? She had no experience, no one to ask for advice.Orphaned at 15, her parents had died in an accident, leaving her a house, enough savings for her education, and insurance and compensation money.Living alone since then, she had become increasi
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (51)
"Unhappy with your superiors?""No.""Unhappy with me?""No, I wouldn’t dare." Realizing she had been trapped, she quickly added, "Boss, I…""Not daring to complain doesn’t mean you’re not dissatisfied. Have I ever scolded you?""No.""Harassed you?""No." Her heart skipped a beat, her face burning."Then why avoid me?"Cornering her against the wall, he pressed for an answer.Logan, doesn’t this count as workplace harassment?"Boss, I haven’t been avoiding you." She couldn’t meet his eyes, feeling dizzy, either from lack of oxygen or his proximity.Realizing his actions were inappropriate, Logan finally stepped back.Relieved, Arbesa’s legs almost gave way, but his intense gaze made her stand firm. Luckily, the elevator dinged, opening to save her..."Logan, I… I’ll go ahead." She practically fled.Logan stuffed his hands in his pockets, watching her retreating figure thoughtfully.****Arbesa barely remembered how she got home, only that her legs gave out as she shut the door.The m
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (52)
"Because you don’t have a boyfriend. That night was your first time." He bluntly exposed her."I..." She curled up in the leather seat, wishing she could disappear. Why expose her like this?"I don’t want to discuss this.""Why not?""Because..." Because she was very embarrassed, very ashamed."We already have a child together, what’s there to be embarrassed about?""So what? Besides that night, our relationship is strictly professional. You probably don’t even remember my name. Now you want to discuss if I have a boyfriend or not? Isn’t that awkward?" She spoke frankly.The atmosphere froze.Arbesa wished she could open the car door and jump out. Why had she said that? She wasn’t usually quick-witted or argumentative, especially not with him.But it was true. She had made coffee for him every day for a year, but to him, she was just a nameless assistant.Logan looked at her, slightly surprised. It was true; he only remembered her name today."I’m sorry, that’s my fault."His willingn
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (53)
At the Blaicher’s house,The table was set with various dishes, a rich dinner spread.The parents had planned to dine out, but their son called, saying he would join them. Abecca Blaicher, back from Paris, hadn’t had a family dinner in a while, so she had the butler prepare dinner, waiting for her son.Despite saying he’d be home by six, it was past eight when Logan finally strolled in."I’m going to be a father."Before Abecca Blaicher could complain, his first words left her stunned.Tom Blaicher quickly regained his composure after the initial shock."Who’s the mother? Why didn’t you bring her?"For years, the couple had been frustrated by their son’s indifference to marriage, leaving them helpless. He wouldn’t date or even entertain the idea, preferring casual encounters at clubs.They had lost hope of having a grandchild, but now he dropped this bombshell, leaving them both astonished.But who was the mother?That was the key question."Yes, who’s the mother?" Abecca Blaicher reg
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (54)
Mrs. Eleanor's words nearly choked Abecca Blaicher."Julie, how can you say that? Logan isn't old! He's only in his thirties. Haven't you heard the saying 'men age like fine wine'? So many socialites dream of him."Her son was clearly talented, handsome, and successful. How could he be considered an unwanted bachelor as Julie implied?The age gap between Arbesa and Logan might be significant, but so what?Besides, her son was handsome and elegant, looking like he was just over thirty."But compared to Arbesa, he's still an old bull eating young grass," Mrs. Eleanor pouted."Hey, isn't Dr. Ryo an old bull eating young grass too?" Abecca Blaicher couldn't hold back when her son was being criticized."Enough arguing. Let's leave after visiting," Ryo said, stepping in to end the pointless bickering, partly to avoid further conflict and partly because the term "old bull eating young grass" made him uncomfortable.Don't forget, her son and he were the same age, and Arbesa was only in her ea
His Lord Justin Kimberly Spin-off 2: Dawn Council Ten Years Later (55)
The wedding of the sole heir of the Lien family was grand. Everyone they knew or had business dealings with received invitations, including the senior managers of the company and the entire secretarial office.Inviting the entire secretarial office might have been unusual, but Logan had his reasons.The secretarial office members felt proud when they received their boss's wedding invitation, boasting about their importance. But seeing the bride shocked them speechless.Could it be?The person marrying the president was Arbesa, the small assistant they often bossed around?So, the president knew everything they did to her?Would tonight's grand wedding feast be their last meal before collective unemployment?Hence, while the wedding venue was filled with joy, the secretarial office table was gloomy.Conversely, the table of close friends near the bride and groom's table was lively and cheerful.This table was reserved for members of the Council of Dawn, even the elderly Justin, with hi
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The sudden incident left Jeannie terrified. Even after the bicycle was hit, she hadn’t recovered.Ricard comforted Jeannie and then angrily walked to the driver's seat of the BMW, shouting, "What kind of driving is this? Didn’t you see the red light?""What's the rush? What's the rush?" The car door opened, and the young man stepped out slowly, "I didn't hit anyone. Just compensate you, right? How much do you want? Three thousand yuan enough?"The young man pulled out three thousand yuan from his pocket and threw it on the car's hood. Before Ricard could respond, he added another three thousand: "If it's not enough, here’s six thousand, okay?"Ricard took a deep breath, "This is not about money. I need your attitude, apologize to us!""Apologize? You must be joking. I didn't hit you. You just want money, right? Fine, here's ten thousand yuan. Is that enough?" The young man threw another stack of money on the hood.He then glanced at Jeannie, trying to gauge her reaction, but she didn'
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The staff's words made Jeannie unconsciously look at Ricard.Although they had registered their marriage more than a month ago and even took wedding photos, their relationship had always been lukewarm. Now, suddenly being called Ricard's girlfriend, Jeannie's heart skipped a beat, and even the tension of the impending bungee jump was pushed aside."Hey, man, come here. What are you hiding from? Your girlfriend dares to jump, and you're hiding behind her. Come and hold her tightly." The staff urged, waving at Ricard.Of course, Ricard didn't refuse the staff's suggestion to jump while holding Jeannie, cheerfully running over.Jeannie looked at Ricard in front of her, seeming a bit hesitant: "Didn't we buy two separate tickets? Can't we jump one at a time?""That's right, a couple's ticket. Come here and stand firm, put on the equipment, and don't mess around." The staff said while fitting the equipment on Jeannie and Ricard. The eighty-meter-high jump platform had a hot wind blowing in
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“Sure.” Ricard didn't hesitate to hand the Coca-Cola to Jeannie.Jeannie looked at the dark carbonated drink in her hand. There were many things she always wanted to try: singing wildly, acting cute like other girls, playing with social media apps, buying her favorite snacks. But due to her family's strict upbringing, she never did anything too extreme. She never went to karaoke to sing loudly, never bought a pile of snacks, never bought a bunch of cold drinks in the summer. She always maintained a calm and mature demeanor, drinking a hot cup of tea at the company every day. Sometimes she would see others with a cold drink and feel a desire to take a sip, but she feared that doing so would shatter the dignified image she had built in front of her employees. Although she appeared to have many things, she had never experienced things that were easily within reach for ordinary people.Like Coca-Cola. When she was young, her family didn't let her touch these carbonated drinks. As she grew
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For Ricard, physical endurance wasn’t an issue. Cycling seventy kilometers, even carrying Jeannie, was no problem for him. Along the way, they chatted and laughed, making the time fly by.Two hours passed unnoticed. The midday sun blazed overhead, heating the road. Ricard cycled along the highway, enjoying occasional shade from roadside trees."President Demneri, are you thirsty? I’ll buy us some drinks." Ricard stopped at a roadside stall, buying two cold Coca-Colas."Why Coca-Cola?" Jeannie asked, puzzled.“For the refreshing taste.” Ricard took a gulp, letting out a satisfied “Ah.”“I’ll have water instead.” Jeannie placed the Coke on the counter, opting for a bottle of mineral water.Ricard gallantly opened the bottle for her, and Jeannie took small sips.Ricard could tell Jeannie was very thirsty, but she still drank slowly, a habit from childhood.“Alright, let’s go. Only twenty kilometers left. If I speed up, we can reach Haihu soon and enjoy the afternoon there.”Ricard resume
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Ricard heard the cheers and smiled, looking at the woman standing at the microphone with pride. This was his wife, capable and talented! With a few short sentences, she had inspired everyone’s enthusiasm. The employees' attitude towards work could indeed shape the future development of the company.Irena, who had just been fired, had packed her belongings and quietly left through the side entrance of the company. Seeing Maria with a large rose pinned to her chest, standing at the front of the company and receiving praise, made her feel extremely uncomfortable. She had heard everything Jeannie said over the microphone. Five hundred thousand, even split between two, was still two hundred and fifty thousand each! Why should Maria get that money?Irena glared at the company's main entrance with resentment. If it weren’t for Maria and that damned new hire, today’s events wouldn't have involved her!Irena took a deep breath, trying to console herself. Even if Maria got two hundred and fifty
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Jeannie chuckled lightly. "In the end, you're still trying to comfort me, but in your own unique way.""Am I? Ha ha." Ricard laughed heartily, ruffling his hair. "Sit down." Jeannie gestured to Ricard.Ricard did not stand on ceremony, sprawling comfortably on the sofa.Jeannie poured him a cup of tea, an unprecedented gesture from her. This act made Ricard feel both pampered and uneasy. "No, no!" Ricard quickly stopped her."What's the matter? Are you mocking me?" Jeannie shot Ricard a sharp look. "A man who can easily get the head of the largest corporation in France to come to Supperazza to sign a contract can’t accept a cup of tea from me?"Ricard gave a wry smile. Initially, he hadn't planned to let Jeannie know about Eugene, but with today's events, including Prince Charles’s presence, there was no way to keep it hidden.After pouring the tea, Jeannie sat down opposite Ricard, lightly rubbing her forehead. "As usual, explain.""Ah… I saved Eugene’s life once, and since then he’s
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When Eugene heard that Jeannie was Ricard's wife, his expression immediately turned respectful. "Lovely lady, forgive me for saying, but you truly are the most beautiful angel I've ever met.""Uncle Eugene is the manager of the Zefiro Group, the largest financial group in France," Prince Charles reintroduced Eugene to Jeannie.Although Prince Charles didn't use flowery language or mention astronomical wealth, saying it was the largest in France was enough for Jeannie to understand the significance of the old man standing before her. A man like this could hardly be someone Ricard found to collude in defrauding the company.Outside the reception room, Naccy and her group waited for the outcome.Jeannie quickly exited the reception room, and they all looked at her, awaiting a response.Jeannie scanned the group and spoke, "Director Naccy, this has been a misunderstanding. Mr. Eugene is indeed the partner Ricard found.""How can that be?" Naccy's first reaction was disbelief. How could so
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"Mr. Eugene, please wait. I'll go get Ricard.""No need," Eugene called Maria back. "Ricard entrusted this deal to me. If you don't sign it, I'll refuse to cooperate.""What?""Girl, how your company distributes the bonus between you and Ricard is none of my business. You can discuss it with your boss later. For now, go get the contract."The sudden success of the deal and the enormous bonus were overwhelming for Maria. It took her a while to process it.As Maria left the reception room to get the contract, her face still showed signs of disbelief.Everyone in the business department saw Maria's expression. When she left the reception room, they all started talking."What's wrong? Couldn't close the deal?""She looks like she failed.""She's a rookie trying to handle a deal herself. What did you expect?"Kristy and others showed disdain. "No," Maria waved her hands. "The deal is done. The client agreed to sign the contract.""Signed?" Kristy's eyes widened in disbelief. She knew the v
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"Three... hundred thousand?" Maria's eyes glazed over at the number. Her family was ordinary, and her parents had worked hard their whole lives without saving that much money. Three hundred thousand was enough to buy a house in Supperazza, enough for someone unemployed to live comfortably for years, or to buy a BMW. For Maria, three hundred thousand was an unimaginable fortune.Hearing Eugene say that this deal alone could yield a bonus of three hundred thousand made Maria feel like she was dreaming. "Girl, so, will you sign the contract, or do I need to call Ricard?"Maria swallowed hard, stammering, "I... I..."Hearing Maria's response, Eugene felt a bit disappointed. He understood that three hundred thousand might not mean much to him, but it could change an ordinary person's life. With three hundred thousand, they could buy a big house, a luxury car."I... I need to call Ricard and ask him to treat me to a good meal. Three hundred thousand is a lot! Mr. Eugene, please wait a momen
