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Seeing the heat in his eyes, how could Lucia Coes not notice?"I can get up on my own, don't look.""I've already seen everything," Leona said calmly, sitting on the edge of the tub. He leaned in close, his warm breath brushing her face, surrounding her with his presence."Leona!""The water's cold. Stand up, and I'll carry you to the bedroom." Leona brushed the wet strands of hair from her cheek and tucked them behind her ear. Their closeness made Lucia Coes think he was about to kiss her, and she instinctively closed her eyes."Do you want me to kiss you?" He noticed her reaction and teased."You pervert!" Lucia Coes snapped her eyes open and angrily tried to grab the towel from him, but he held it too tightly."I'll save the perversion for when we're back in bed."Ignoring her struggles, he lifted her out of the tub and carried her back to the bedroom.After laying her on the bed, he looked at her flushed face from the hot bath and her moist lips. Unable to hold back any longer, he
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Logan's phone nearly slipped from his hand. "Why are you getting involved with her?"How did he know nothing about this?Leona exhaled. "It's a long story...""I never expected you to pursue her. Let me know when the wedding is.""You probably want to report it to Abecca Blaicher, right? I'll handle my own affairs. Everyone else should stay out of it," he warned seriously."Leona, marriage is a big deal. You know Mom always...""If she loves organizing weddings so much, you can find a girl to marry so she can handle it properly. You're not getting any younger, and if you don't marry soon, no one will want you," Leona remarked. It was a fact—his brother's son with Julie was almost 10 years old, while Ken was still single. It was quite a disparity."Don't be so harsh," Logan laughed."Don't tell me you still have a thing for our brother's wife?" Leona jabbed.Julie was the first woman Ken wanted to pursue and marry, but he was thwarted halfway by their older brother."Don't let our brot
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How could they separate their lives so distinctly? But she still wanted to try this job.Their daughter was growing up and needed to go to school, and with his busy work schedule, she didn't want to stay home alone with her thoughts."So, you're saying that once you're back here, you won't return to Paris?" This truly made him extremely angry and utterly disappointed.When she mentioned divorce, he had thought it was just her emotions running high. But when she took their daughter back to her home country, he realized she was serious about it.He never imagined she would be so serious, even finding a job in advance. She really was something! When did she become a person of action?Hearing his question, Monica lowered her eyes, implicitly admitting to her thoughts.Caesar took a few drags of his cigarette before turning around. "What kind of job?"Monica knew he had a bit of a macho streak and didn't like the idea of his wife working outside, especially since he could easily support bo
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Recell is a renowned French printing and publishing group, under which there are eight publishing houses, numerous fashion, economic, and science magazines, as well as several subsidiaries related to the film and media industry. Why would the CEO suddenly want him to investigate them? It could be said that the CEO is now a prominent figure in the European and American real estate industry. Could it be that he intends to venture into the cultural sector as well? But before the CEO took his vacation, this wasn't part of the company's plan for the next year, was it?"In three days, I want all the information," Caesar instructed, hanging up the phone before Dina could say more, leaving her stunned for a while."Dina, where's the financial budget report for phase three of the Luxembourg project?" a stern voice broke into her thoughts, bringing her back to reality."My apologies, Vice President, I'll send it to you immediately." Putting her mobile away, Dina replied to Lucia Coes over the i
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She swore, just before she left, her phone was perfectly intact.Moreover, the only one who could have done this to her phone was definitely not her daughter. So, it must have been him!Lucia Coes stood up angrily. "Leona, what did you do to my phone?"What could her phone have possibly done to offend him?"Oh, that?" Leona finished wiping their daughter's mouth, stood up, and walked over to her. "Your phone kept ringing nonstop. I saw it was an unfamiliar number, thought it was a prank call, so I answered it and warned him not to call again.""You answered my phone? Who was it?" Though she didn't often store other people's numbers on her phone, this was her private phone. Anyone calling this number was a friend, not a prank caller as he said."Seemed like someone named Brice," he replied nonchalantly."Brice?" Lucia Coes exclaimed, rubbing her forehead.Brice was an important partner who had a very good relationship with their company, and he had dared to answer the call. Who knows w
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Leona glanced at her displeased expression and then chuckled, "Are you jealous?"Lucia Coes glared at him, "Are you always this self-centered?""It's not self-centeredness, it's just that your reaction is too obvious," he said, continuing to hang up his clothes. "Shirley and I only have a work relationship, okay?""Only a work relationship, and she's calling you in the middle of the night saying she's waiting for you at a hotel? Please, I'm not a child.""Then what about you and that Brice guy?" he retorted. "Don’t criticize me for such trivial things. That Brice fellow seems pretty shady too.""Oh, Brice? Just like you and Shirley, a business partner. If I wanted to, I could also consider collaborating in bed...""Lucia Coes, you dare?" He snapped, grabbing her chin with enough force to leave red marks on her fair skin.She tried to push him away but couldn't. She wanted to kick him, but her leg was still injured, so she could only glare at him. "What does it matter to you? Who are y
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“Jealous, my foot!” She swung her briefcase at him. “Take Mio to school and pick her up in the afternoon.”With that, she walked straight out. Leona grabbed her arm, “Finish breakfast first. I'll take you to the office and then take Mio to school.”“Eric is picking me up today.”Leona's eyes widened, “Who's Eric? Why is he picking you up?”“Eric is my assistant. We're flying to Germany today, okay?”“What? You're going to Germany? Today?” Leona tightened his grip on her shoulders, his voice filled with disbelief. “Why didn’t you tell me?”“Didn’t I just tell you?” This decision was made last minute after the meeting last night.“Why are you only telling me now?” If he hadn't asked, would she have already been in Germany before telling him? “Does Mio know?”“I told her last night.”And he only found out just now! Leona was a bit angry, his grip on her shoulders tightened, “Lucia Coes, you…”“Hey, you’re hurting me. I need to get to the airport early, let go!”“When will you be back?” H
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“Madam Abecca Blaicher, can you please explain clearly?” Even if she agreed to marry Leona, what did it have to do with her? And why would she fund their wedding, let alone compare it to Ryo's wedding?“Are you sure you want to hear the truth?” Abecca Blaicher finally got to the point.No kidding. Why would she ask if she didn’t want to know?After finishing the pot of tea, Abecca Blaicher’s story also came to an end.Mio had already fallen asleep in her mother's lap."Ah, it’s been a while since I’ve talked so much. It’s getting late, and my driver must be waiting outside. Leona should be back soon, so I’ll head back to the hotel. If you need anything, just call me. Don’t hesitate.”With that, she picked up her bag and left happily.*****The night in Paris began to drizzle again.Lucia Coes stood with an umbrella at her doorstep, looking out at the empty street. The late-night rain was cold, and there was no one in sight.Why wasn’t he back yet?The sound of an engine approached, a
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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
