“Long time no see. Are you doing well?” Mr. Sherwood stepped closer, expressing a friendly tone as he started the conversation.Seeing his pretentious demeanor, Mrs. Goreng felt extremely uncomfortable. They had no relation, and it was best not to get involved with each other.“Thank you, I’m fine,” Mrs. Goreng replied coldly.Mr. Sherwood stepped closer, intending to assist Mrs. Goreng, but she brushed his hand away. This action took him by surprise; he hadn’t expected her to react like that. Weren’t they once in love and didn’t she have fond memories of him when she was admitted to the hospital? Could it be that she was avoiding him now?“Being fine is good enough; I worry about you a lot.”“You don’t need to trouble yourself.”By this point, Mrs. Goreng was thoroughly disgusted. She only wished that he would leave quickly. Her emotions towards the person before her had long faded away, leaving behind only hatred and disdain.“The treatment here can be quite expensive. Do you need a
Edward sat in the classroom, his eyes fixed on the lecturer at the front. Because of some recent personal matters, he had missed quite a few classes lately.“Pay attention, everyone. The topic I’m discussing is the essence of economics. Economics and politics are always interlinked, influencing each other,” the lecturer continued.Professor Ellve was one individual Edward held in the highest regard. He wasn’t only the most experienced professor at the university, but his knowledge and teaching style were also exceptional. Every lecture by Professor Ellve was always packed with students. On some days, even Edward struggled to find a seat.“In my opinion, studying economics only in the classroom is never enough. The textbooks can only offer you a tip of the iceberg. Without real-world experiences, you can never truly grasp its essence. Once you understand its nature and principles, you can become a genuine leader. Reality will provide you with opportunities, and your job is to recognize
Edward studied straight through until the afternoon. When he finished, it was already five o’clock, which was the time Cipher finished school.Edward got into his car and drove straight to Brighton College. He waited outside the school gate for a while until Cipher and Matt finally emerged. Just like the previous times, the two kids walked out together, with Cipher pushing Matt into his wheelchair.“Look, is that your big brother?” Matt said, pointing at Edward. He had seen Edward twice before, and the car Edward was driving quite impressed him.Cipher followed Matt’s pointing finger and recognized the person in front.“Yes, he’s my big brother,” Cipher replied happily. Riding with Edward was far more exciting than taking the school bus back home.Edward smiled at Cipher and Matt, then quickly approached both of them.“Hello, how was school today? Having fun?” Edward cheerfully asked.“We had a great time,” the two children replied in unison.“That’s good, then. Have you two eaten yet
Edward said goodbye to Matt, then he and Cipher headed home.The evening passed quickly, and the next day, Edward went to school as usual. He had two economics classes that day, and he also wanted to visit the school library to find some specialized materials.The classes went by swiftly, and Edward later made his way to the library. He couldn’t help but admire the grandeur of the library at his school; it seemed to have all the materials he needed.Edward roamed the library, looking for some economics books by Professor Ellve and some natural science resources. He wanted to study them thoroughly, partly because they would be beneficial for his work at the company, and partly because Edward aimed to graduate early, and to do so, he needed to excel in his studies.Edward flipped through the pages of the documents. He had to admit that Professor Ellve was incredibly talented. His writings were practical, easy to understand, and delved deep into the essence of the subjects rather than ju
Felicia’s appearance left Edward and Janet equally astonished. Edward couldn’t fathom why Felicia had come looking for him, as there were no prior arrangements between them. But upon reflection, he realized it might not be a bad thing, as Felicia’s presence might help him get rid of Janet. Furthermore, Felicia had overheard some insincere words of affection he had spoken earlier. All in all, it seemed like there could be benefits to this situation.Without saying a word, Felicia approached Edward. Though her eyes couldn’t see, her ability to determine position and direction was impressive.“Hello, you must be Janet,” Felicia said as she draped her arm around Edward.Edward cooperated, gently taking Felicia’s hand and putting it in his coat pocket. The scene before Janet’s eyes was rather irritating. Though she no longer had any romantic feelings for Edward, she couldn’t accept his closeness to another woman.“So? I am Janet. What do you want?” Janet replied sharply.“Oh, nothing at al
At Sherwood’s home, Mrs. Sherwood paced anxiously into the room. Since their time at the hospital, she had not seen her husband. He had not returned home but checked into a hotel. Every time she visited the company looking for him, he refused to meet her. She also noticed that the company’s employees had treated her with disdain. As the saying goes, dogs can always sense their master’s intentions. They too had sensed that her marriage with Mr. Sherwood was on the rocks.“Damn it, it’s all that scoundrel’s fault!” Mrs. Sherwood gritted her teeth.She didn’t know what she had done to this mysterious person, and she didn’t even know his name. So why would he want to harm her? On that day, he deliberately acted in front of Mr. Sherwood, turning her into an unfaithful woman. The money she had prepared as bait for Jasper had been falsely claimed to be the amount she gave to her lover. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.She pulled out her phone from her pocket and started
Janet, despite the astonishment of all the hospital staff, dragged Ms. Sherwood away. As for Ms. Sherwood, she hadn’t yet realized what was happening when she found herself in the hospital parking lot. She did not know who the person in front of her was and why they were so physically strong.“Who the hell are you?” Ms. Sherwood yanked her hand back, her voice loud, clearly showing that she didn’t know the person in front of her.Hearing Ms. Sherwood’s words, Janet turned back and met her piercing gaze. Of course, she wasn’t one to back down; how could she allow herself to be insulted this way?“Who are you talking to? Who are you calling a bitch?” Janet raised her voice and continued to gesture aggressively towards Ms. Sherwood. Even if the person in front of her wanted to fight, she wasn’t backing down.“I don’t even know you, and I’m dragged out here like this. What is it you’re up to?” The more Ms. Sherwood thought about it, the angrier she got. She was trying to resolve her own i
Mrs. Sherwood looked Janet up and down, and for some reason, she found her extremely untrustworthy. Apart from the fact that Janet had no apparent reason to pull her away from the reception area, her age alone raised suspicions. What could a young woman in her early twenties possibly accomplish? If it was about money, Mrs. Sherwood’s family was well off. In terms of cunning and strategy, she was no pushover either. Therefore, Mrs. Sherwood saw no reason to collaborate with the young woman in front of her. In her eyes, Janet had no chance at all; she was only a madwoman.“So, have you thought this through? We’re going to collaborate, right?” Janet confidently extended her hand, expecting Mrs. Sherwood to reciprocate. Despite their shared aim, Janet didn’t hesitate to speak her mind. She wasn’t afraid of Mrs. Sherwood, and even if they crossed paths in the future, what difference would it make? Mrs. Sherwood wasn’t a concern for her. Janet saw this conversation as a blessing for Mrs. Sh