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"Got it," Ricard nodded."Alright, that's it. I'll go rest now. You should rest early too," Jeannie said, adjusting her lazy posture and letting her long legs touch the ground. She waved at Ricard, "Goodnight.""Goodnight," Ricard waved back.The night was quiet, the wind rustling the leaves outside, creating a soothing sound.Lying in bed, Jeannie realized her anxious heart had calmed completely since Ricard returned. She couldn't remember when she started feeling this way.That night, Jeannie slept very comfortably.Early in the morning, a delicious aroma wafted into Jeannie's nose, waking her up. The enticing smell made it impossible to stay asleep.Groggily, Jeannie sniffed the air, trying to pinpoint the source of the aroma.Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she opened her door to find Ricard in the kitchen instead of his usual morning workout or cleaning.The aroma was coming from the kitchen.Ricard was wearing blue jeans and a white shirt with the top two buttons undone, revealing his
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Jeannie happily ran over, noticing a note on the table."President Demneri, you can't drink Coca every day, and fruit isn't a proper lunch. You still need to eat proper meals," the note said, with a smiley face drawn at the bottom.Jeannie giggled, her earlier frustration dissipating like smoke. While cursing Ricard for being a tease, she joyfully picked up her chopsticks. Without even sitting down, she grabbed a piece of rib, the tender meat falling off the bone effortlessly, filling her mouth with savory delight.Like a little girl enjoying her food, Jeannie used her hands to grab the ribs, licking her fingers clean afterward. The three dishes and a bowl of rice were finished quickly.After eating, Jeannie leaned back in her chair, contentedly patting her belly and letting out a burp.Startled, she covered her mouth like a frightened rabbit, her big eyes darting around before she laughed softly. At that moment, she was no longer the cold, stern president but just a happy, ordinary g
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This was Ricard's first time at this club and attending such a gathering. Jeannie began to introduce Ricard to various rules. Lyly and Helen were both surprised that Jeannie had suddenly married and were curious about Ricard's identity.As the leading beauty in the business world and the president of Demneri Group, Jeannie never lacked suitors. However, she had never shown any interest in anyone before.Jeannie led Ricard on a tour of the lounge, then engaged in small talk with Lyly about typical women's topics.Although their voices were low, Ricard's keen hearing allowed him to catch what they were saying. What he heard left him astonished—he never expected Jeannie to have such a gossipy side.They discussed things like how husbands changed after marriage, who treated their spouses well, and whose family relationships were harmonious.Hearing these conversations almost made Ricard's jaw drop.The things Jeannie heard from Lyly included stories like one about a well-off girl who marr
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Soon, word spread that Jeannie’s husband was just a live-in son-in-law, accepting Lies' challenge out of fear of losing face. Nearly everyone believed Ricard was seeking his own death.It was getting dark. A floodlight turned on, illuminating the area as if it were daylight.The vertical rock face had a few footholds chiseled out. The cliff was about two hundred meters high, and the club owner had previously organized rock climbing competitions here. Anyone who could reach the top in an hour would receive a huge reward, but very few had managed it, indicating the difficulty.Looking at the sparse footholds, the mere thought of climbing without safety ropes was terrifying. A single misstep could be fatal!Lies, dressed in protective gear and equipped with his usual climbing tools, appeared very experienced.Meanwhile, Ricard, still in his suit and dress shoes, stood in front of the cliff without any protective gear or equipment, seemingly lost in thought.The difference in their prepar
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Adding these factors together, few believed Ricard had a chance.The track had a dedicated viewing room, with experts providing live commentary on each stage.During the preparation phase, Lies approached Ricard with an offer: “My friend, Leona’s car is specially modified. It accelerates to 100 km/h in less than three seconds, has a lowered frame, and is tailored for this track. Even professional racers can’t beat him without a good car. I can lend you my car.”“Thanks, but no need. I’ll drive my wife’s car,” Ricard smiled.“Drive my car?” Jeannie was stunned. It wasn’t that she didn’t want Ricard to use her car, but the Mercedes GT was far inferior to Leona’s custom GTR.A silver-white GTR roared onto the track, eliciting cheers and screams from the crowd. Leona, sitting in the driver’s seat, looked at Ricard with disdain.Ricard took Jeannie’s car keys and ran to the parking lot. Shortly after, a bright red Mercedes GT drove into the track. This car, priced at $1.97 million, feature
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And for civilian cars? First, there’s a small discrepancy in specifications right from the factory. Daily use wears down the car's hardware, and the tires, affecting its performance. Yet, if someone can still master its limits, it’s extremely impressive.The middle-aged man shook his head and stepped away from the window. "No need to watch anymore. It’s decided. The GTR is sure to lose. With such cornering techniques, its tires will burst before reaching the finish line."While Jame and the middle-aged man talked, the two cars on the track had navigated the nine consecutive curves. The Mercedes GT, initially trailing fifty meters behind the GTR, was now closely following it.Ricard floored the accelerator, glancing briefly at the GTR’s tires and murmured, "The tires are severely worn, reducing the grip. It won't be able to pull away from me on the straightaways."Ricard leaned back in his seat, one hand on the window, supporting his head, and the other on the steering wheel, looking m
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"It hasn’t been that bad," Ricard took a sip of water. "But Director Li seems very busy. I waited all afternoon on the first day, only to be asked to leave the proposal and leave. Yesterday, I waited again, and she told me to revise the proposal, which I left with the receptionist. Today, it seems Director Li is still busy.""Busy?" Lisbeth frowned. She had entrusted Amy with the crucial task of negotiating with Demneri Group. No matter how busy she was, nothing should be more important than this partnership.Lisbeth signaled the receptionist through the glass window.The receptionist walked in and respectfully asked, "Did you need me, Ms. Poehler?""Prepare a cup of tea for Mr. Ricard, and tell me, did he leave a proposal with the reception yesterday?"The receptionist nodded. "Yes, Ms. Poehler. I notified Director Li to pick it up.""Did she collect it?""No, she hasn’t," the receptionist shook her head."Alright, I understand. Please go make the tea," Lisbeth said, waving her away.
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"Irena, you've really ruined me this time! I will make it clear to the family that if my life is ruined, you won't have it easy either!" Amy glared at Irena before standing up and walking away quickly.Irena turned pale with fear. If her cousin really took the fall because of her, her life within the family would be miserable.Lisbeth stormed out of the spa, taking a deep breath to suppress her anger. She realized she had lost her temper a bit earlier, but she just couldn't control it, not just because of Amy's issues but also because of her own feelings.Lisbeth couldn't deny that after hearing the news of Ricard's marriage, her mood had been terrible, so bad that she didn't want to care about anything, just wanted to get drunk and fall into a deep, forgetful sleep.Lisbeth was unwilling to let go. At the orphanage, Ricard's presence had already entered her heart. Although their interactions were few, everything Ricard did seemed perfectly fitting to her, giving her a sense of spirit
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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
