Nora was distraught to hear Morel call her a thief. "How dare you accuse me of that?" Nora said in an angry tone, her eyes radiating deep resentment. She felt like she was being insulted, feeling the need to defend herself firmly and straightforwardly and pointing out that the accusation was not only untrue but also profoundly hurtful to her feelings.Lucy quickly followed up with, "How dare you say that we stole it. We're Nora's family. We're just trying to help dispose of this fake gift you want to give," she said in a firm tone, supporting Nora and emphasizing that they were only acting to protect their family's interests.But in truth, they were only pretending to protect the family's interests. In their hearts, they actually just wanted to take the gift given by Morel. However, in order to keep up appearances and not cause further conflict, they chose to show a supportive and protective attitude towards each other in front of Morel.Morel looked at them with a mixed expression of
Nora and Lucy, who heard the conversation, looked very surprised. Their faces looked sour, and they immediately expressed their doubts in a cynical tone."This can't be happening! How could Aden, who is just a delivery man, get a job at MindCo, a big and well-known company?" said Lucy in a mocking tone. "There must be a mistake or a joke here."Nora nodded in agreement, her face full of scepticism. "That's right, Lucy. MindCo is not just any company. They must be looking for highly educated and experienced people. Aden is unlikely to meet their criteria."Lucy added sarcastically, "Maybe this is just a ploy by Morel to make himself look good to all of us. You know, like those plane tickets and checks. It all feels too good for them."Nora gave Morel a suspicious look. "That's right, Lucy. After all, we know who Aden really is. He doesn't have enough background or experience to work for such a big company."Nora continued to insist that Lucy was more suited to be a manager at MindCo. "
Aden carefully watched Lucy and Nora's annoying facial expressions. They seemed preoccupied with their whispers, occasionally throwing glances in his direction with sly-looking smiles. An uneasy sensation began to creep over him, making him wonder what they were up to or what they were talking about secretly.Shortly after contentedly talking to themselves and plotting their devious move, Nora and Lucy walked away, leaving Aden, Luna, and Morel with a sense of relief. Aden looked at the departing Nora and Lucy with a mixed expression of relief and slight annoyance, wondering how their behaviour could have been so annoying. "I can't believe they could really be like that," Aden said quietly to Luna, shaking his head in confusion."We need to stay calm and focused. They can't bother us all the time." while Luna tried to calm things down. And smiled faintly at Morel. Morel himself smiled softly, feeling relieved that at least today's troubles had opened up some understanding between the
Marisa sat alone in a quiet corner of the café, enjoying her drink. Occasionally, she stirred the warm liquid in her cup. Her gaze focused out the window. Without realising it, a slight murmur escaped her lips. "Looks like the Incra family is in trouble," she said softly, just loud enough for herself to hear. "Did Morel do it? How could he do it? Can he really help me?"Marisa's mind spun, trying to piece together the logic behind the news she had just heard. To Marisa, the Incra family was one of the most influential and powerful families she had ever known. They had tremendous power, influence, and wealth. The idea that someone like Morel, who she had always thought could not match the Incra family's power, could cause trouble for them sounded utterly absurd.As she continued to ponder, Marisa tried to recall everything she knew about Morel. "How could he, who looks so ordinary and unassuming, fight such a big family?" Those questions kept swirling in her head, making her even more
Morel turned around quickly to see who had patted him. "Huh?" he said with a surprised face after seeing the person who said his name. In front of him stood Marisa, with a friendly smile.Marisa, with the same friendly smile as before. "Sorry to startle you, Morel.""Marisa?" Morel said, his eyes widening as he recognized the woman. "What are you doing here?" Although Morel was slightly surprised, he quickly realized that Marisa's presence on this ship was not entirely unexpected. Given the Kurgan family's influence and extensive network, it was no surprise that Marisa was also invited to attend events on their island.Morel smiled, remembering how often their paths had crossed in various social and business events. Although meeting Marisa here was surprising at first, it was an easy surprise to accept.Marisa chuckled, "I was also on my way to Kurgan Island. Didn't expect to meet you here. It turns out you were invited by the Kurgan family, too, Morel,"After saying that sentence, sh
Morel and Marisa then left the place. They stepped away from the crowd of arguing socialite women, heading to a quieter part of the ship.Marisa exhaled deeply, her frustration deep. She looked up at the blue sky, trying to calm her emotions before continuing, "Why does everyone always associate me with my asshole ex-boyfriend?" Her voice sounded filled with frustration and a hint of disappointment.She pondered for a moment, thinking about how the stigma of her past continued to haunt her despite her best efforts to forget it. Whenever her name was mentioned, she felt trapped in the shadows of the dark past. Morel looked at Marisa, who seemed distressed, trying to remind her with a calm yet firm voice, showing his steady demeanor. "You should be able to think better," his eyes flashed firmness. "Don't overthink about people's useless opinions. The important thing is to stay focused on what you think is right and good for yourself." The look in his eyes showed encouragement to free M
Morel looked at him with questioning eyes, and in a calm yet firm tone, he asked, "Why brings me here?"Diane took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down. She knew this was an important moment, and she must not appear tense. With a graceful gesture, she smoothed her loose hair over her shoulder, then stepped forward to approach the man she didn't know very well."Good evening, sir," she greeted in a soft yet confident voice. She bowed her body slightly, showing genuine respect. "Sorry to interrupt your time, but I have something very important to tell you, sir," Diane said in a soft voice. She then signaled to one of the staff in the room. "May I have the guest register?"The staff immediately handed Diane the guest logbook. Quickly, Diane opened the page containing the signatures of the guests present. She noticed the signatures on the page and found one name clearly written 'Morel.' "Ah, it says your name here. Morel, right?" asked Diane with a smile.Morel nodded, slightly surp
The large ship bearing the Kurgan family crest docked majestically at the sturdy pier, signaling their arrival on the legendary Kurgan Island. Morel and Marisa, along with the other invited guests, stepped onto the ship's bridge with hopeful and admiring steps. The fresh air of the island greeted them while the light of dusk began to emerge from the eastern horizon, coloring the sky with dazzling golden hues.The guests, mesmerized by the abundant natural beauty around them, couldn't help but express their admiration."This is truly marvelous! How beautiful Kurgan Island is," exclaimed a guest with eyes wide open, looking at the mesmerizing scenery.Another nodded in agreement, "It's heavenly. I never imagined a place could be this beautiful."The sounds of cheers and praises filled the air, reflecting their admiration and appreciation for the natural beauty of Kurgan Island. Some of the guests gathered by the beach, admiring the panoramic beauty of the tranquil sea while feeling the