Ambrose nodded thoughtfully, "Is that all?"Anna nodded in affirmation but added, "Master, there’s also an upcoming auction for the land the government is releasing for mining. It’s a prime location."Ambrose's eyebrows raised slightly. "Any problems with that?”Anna nodded again, her expression serious. "Yes, Master. There are strong participants vying for it from different cities. Some are foreign companies with branches around this country. The competition will be fierce. But I’m hopeful we can secure it because the land is incredibly fertile for mining operations."Ambrose nodded, confidence evident in his voice. "Don't worry, we’re taking it. I have no intention of losing this opportunity."Anna nodded in agreement, understanding his determination."Also," Ambrose continued, crossing his legs and shifting slightly in his chair, "I want to bring some businesses here to Sandalwood.""What kind of business do you have in mind?" Anna inquired, curious about his new venture."A transp
As Ava stood there, the tiredness beginning to fade from her face, she glanced over at Dera, who was still by her side. “Dera,” Ava said thoughtfully, “since you’re not working anywhere at the moment, would you be willing to help me with this project? I have a lot on my plate, and I could really use some extra hands.”Dera looked surprised for a moment, taken aback by the sudden request. “You want me to help you with the project?” she asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice.“Yes,” Ava nodded, a hopeful look in her eyes. “There are so many things to manage, and having someone I trust by my side would make a big difference. Plus, I’d pay you for your time and effort. It would be like a proper job.”Dera smiled, touched by Ava’s offer. “Of course, Ava,” she replied warmly. “I’d be happy to help you. You don’t have to worry about the payment.”“No, no,” Ava insisted. “I want to pay you. You’d be doing a lot, and your time is valuable. Besides, this is a big project, and I want to make su
Ava's expression darkened instantly. She was about to stand up, her chair scraping against the floor, but her mother quickly reached out, grabbing her hand to stop her. "Please, Ava, listen to me. Just for a moment, please.” Ava sighed heavily, reluctantly sitting back down. "Can we not talk about him, please? I don't want to hear his name, Mom." Elizabeth squeezed Ava’s hand gently, trying to calm her. "Listen to me, Ava. It’s important." Ava shook her head, her frustration bubbling to the surface. "I don’t want to talk about him," she insisted. Seeing her daughter's determination, Elizabeth decided to change her approach. "Alright," she said softly, "if you don't want to talk about him, fine. But at least give me his contact.” Ava's eyes narrowed, anger in her gaze. "I don’t want you to call him either," she warned. "It’s like he’s changed his SIM card or something. Even if you tried, you wouldn’t get through." Elizabeth continued to press, her tone persuasive and calm. "Just g
Aurora continued to feed Ambrose, carefully bringing each bite to his mouth. After a few moments, she picked up the glass of water and held it to his lips, watching as he took a sip. Her eyes sparkled with happiness as she said, “You know, this is my first time feeding a man like this.”Ambrose raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement on his face. “Really?” he asked.Aurora nodded eagerly, smiling brightly. “Yes, really. I’ve never done this before. It feels… different, but nice.” She seemed genuinely delighted, her tone light and cheerful as she continued to feed him with a kind of excitementAmbrose chuckled softly, “Well, this is my first time being fed like a baby.” His eyes twinkled with amusement, and Aurora laughed along with him, clearly enjoying the moment.A few minutes later, after Ambrose had finished his meal, Aurora carefully set the bowls aside and looked at him with a warm smile. “Do you want anything else?” she asked, her tone gentle and attentive.Ambrose shook his hea
Aurora blinked rapidly, snapping out of her daze. “Yes, yes!” she replied quickly, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. “I was just… focused on the movie,” she added, a little too hastily.Ambrose raised an eyebrow, clearly not entirely convinced but choosing not to press further. “Alright,” he said, a hint of amusement in his tone. “Just making sure you’re still with me.”Aurora nodded, trying to steady her racing heart. “Yeah, I’m here,” she murmured, attempting to appear as if nothing unusual had happened. She shifted slightly in his arm, but she didn’t pull away. As they continued watching, the movie transitioned into a more intense scene. The atmosphere in the room shifted as the characters on screen moved closer, their breaths quickening, eyes locking in a gaze filled with desire. Aurora's eyes widened slightly as the scene unfolded. The characters' hands roamed over each other, the heat between them almost tangible. The room seemed to grow warmer despite the cold air from
Ambrose shook his head, his jaw tightening. "No mother in law. Ava doesn’t have any love for me," he insisted, his voice steady but filled with a quiet resolve. "She only pities me, and that's different. I don’t want her pity. I wanted her love, but it’s clear that’s not going to happen.”Evelyn's voice grew softer, almost pleading, “Ambrose, please, as your mother-in-law, I'm begging you to come back. I promised your mother I would take care of you, that I’d let you stay with us and treat you like family. I gave her my word.”Ambrose felt a pang of emotion at the mention of his mother, but he kept his tone firm. “Mother in law, I appreciate your concern and your promise to my mom. But staying there isn’t what’s best for me anymore. I need to find my own path, away from all the hostility and the constant feeling of not being wanted.”“Please, Ambrose,” Evelyn continued, her voice thick with sincerity. “We can work this out. We can fix things. Just come back, and we’ll figure it all ou
The night passed quickly, and as the first light of dawn broke through the curtains, Ambrose's eyes fluttered open. It was early, around 6 a.m. He sat up on the bed, feeling the slight stiffness in his muscles from the restless night. Getting up, he stretched his arms wide, trying to shake off the lingering fatigue. Just as he finished stretching, his phone started ringing, breaking the early morning silence.He quickly unplugged it from the charger and glanced at the screen. It was Evelyn, his mother-in-law, calling again. His expression remained neutral, a straight face masking his thoughts as he answered the call."Ambrose, how are you doing?" Evelyn's voice came through, sounding both gentle and concerned."I'm fine," Ambrose replied curtly, his tone giving away nothing.Evelyn wasted no time getting to the point. "About what I spoke with you about... will you be coming today?"Ambrose frowned slightly. "What did we speak about, please?" he asked, knowing full well what she meant
As Jin adjusted the collar of his crisp white shirt, he turned to Chen with a confident grin. "I'm taking Ava out for breakfast," he announced casually.Chen blinked in surprise. "Breakfast, Master? Did she...accept to go out with you?"Jin chuckled and shook his head. "Accept? Why should she have to accept?" he replied. "I'm going to make it a surprise. Show up unannounced, and she'll have no choice but to agree, of course."Chen hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "But...what about her husband, Master?”Jin's expression hardened slightly, a hint of irritation flickering in his eyes. "Her husband?" he scoffed. "I don’t care who he is. Can he stand in front of me? No, he can’t. I like the lady, and that’s all that matters."Chen nodded, sensing his master's determination. "Of course, Master. You're right. If you want something, you should go for it. I'm sure Miss Ava will be flattered by your gesture."Jin smiled, pleased with Chen's support. "Exactly. Now, make sure everyth