Zachary nodded and gestured, "Please have a seat instead of standing." The bedroom was spacious, and the bedside table was too far from the sofa. He moved aside to create space, patting the bed as an invitation for Yaritza to sit. He was feeling lazy.A pleasant fragrance wafted from Yaritza, a mix of morning freshness and a captivating scent that intoxicated Zachary. If she were a beautiful woman, he would never want to leave the bed.Yaritza asked, "Are you pretending to be mentally ill?"Zachary responded seriously, "No, why would I still be lying in bed if I were?"Yaritza bit her lip, holding back her words, and asked, "Are you just being lazy?" It was difficult to swallow. She continued, "Sawyer Gilbert is in prison and is preparing to borrow money from the bank." Her gaze fell upon Zachary's messy hair, and she felt an urge to tidy it up. The hairstyle was disheveled."Sawyer Gilbert? Who is this important person? Oh, he is Hezekiah Head's legitimate wife, the one protected by
Yaritza sat gracefully in the chairman's meeting room, flanked by two bodyguards. Across the table sat two executives from the high-rise office.The conference room door swung open, and Sawyer Gilbert entered briskly, glaring angrily at Yaritza. Zachary followed closely behind, accompanied by his bodyguards.Yaritza, seated at the head of the table, maintained a calm and composed expression, offering a light smile to the visibly enraged Sawyer Gilbert. She nodded slightly and then proceeded with a determined tone, "Firstly, the company is experiencing fluctuations in employee numbers, and it is crucial to handle internal affairs with care under my supervision. Secondly, the finance department needs to conduct audits of ongoing operations."Sawyer Gilbert, seething with anger, slammed his hand on the table and shot a hostile gaze at Yaritza. "What is the meaning of this, Yaritza?"Yaritza leaned back slightly in her chair and asked, "And what is the purpose of this display of temper? L
In the chairman's office, the company's acquisition was successfully completed, and Yaritza handled the matter calmly within Head Corporation. When it came to the company's affairs, Yaritza delegated tasks professionally without getting overly involved. She carefully concealed any signs of concern on her face and kept her thoughts about the current situation to herself. Her main focus now was on how to handle Head Corporation, including the possibility of selling it, the logistics, profits, and distribution issues. This was a significant endeavor that required careful handling to avoid mistakes and potential consequences.After the meeting at Head Corporation, Yaritza asserted her authority and returned home feeling exhausted. The affairs at Head Corporation had kept her busy, involved in activities such as planning, strategizing, analyzing, and establishing connections. It had drained her completely, leaving her with no energy.To outsiders, it appeared that Winthrop's family was fac
In the early morning, Zachary got out of bed and took the dog for a walk. As he passed by the front gate, he expected to see Yaritza's usual gaze from the palace.However, Yaritza prevented the dog from entering the Graham family's gate even for a moment. Zachary tugged on the dog's leash and continued walking past the gate without going in. He assumed Yaritza could only observe the palace from outside. Glancing back, he noticed Yaritza standing by the window, holding a cup and appearing lonely. Was Graham not in a good mood today? Zachary called out, "Yaritza!" and raised his hands to wave at him. Holding the dog's leash in one hand, he lifted it, unintentionally pulling the other end, causing poor little Teddy, who had only been with them for three months, to be choked by the leash and struggle to stay on the ground.Hearing the commotion, Yaritza's voice came from inside. Zachary assumed it was a response and slowly walked back to his room, only to find Teddy being choked. He could
Yaritza expressed her concerns, saying, "Please, take a moment. You're intelligent, and you should understand that we're not compatible and it wouldn't work."Zachary gazed at Yaritza with seriousness and replied, "There's something unique about you that I've been searching for in others for many years." He lifted his head, casting his thoughts to the bare ceiling as memories of the landscapes he had encountered throughout his life surfaced in his mind.Yaritza quietly observed Zachary, waiting for him to continue.Zachary deliberated silently for a while before sharing his thoughts, "There are certain things that can be decided using logic and reason, and some that elude rational determination. For me, the best path forward would be to find a partner abroad who possesses both wealth and a suitable background, creating a strong alliance through marriage. Such a union can offer significant support from influential families and prestigious lineages. It is a choice often made by noble fa
Yaritza quietly gazed at Zachary, waiting for his response, without expecting an immediate answer. Zachary seemed deep in thought, wearing a perplexed expression on his face.After a moment of concentration, Zachary began to count on his fingers, listing Yaritza's qualities: "You're beautiful, pleasant to the eye, graceful, kind-hearted, and knowledgeable about life." He paused briefly before continuing, "But what matters most is the warmth I feel when I'm by your side. There's a special quality about you that subconsciously influences my thoughts and emotions, providing a sense of protection." As he waved his hand dismissively, he added, "I remember the moment when you handed me the flower..." His voice trailed off, and he noticed Yaritza's puzzled expression, realizing that she might be thinking about Dalilah Vasquez. Zachary then said, "Although it may sound cliché, it genuinely brings me joy and happiness from within. Moreover, when I visited your office and you asked if I needed
"He didn't look for her, but he got involved in the mess himself and said, 'Find someone who understands the root of people's searching, this type of person is dangerous and can resist a hundred times stronger than ordinary people.'" Zachary said as Dalilah Vasquez lifted her clawed hand and grabbed his arm. Dalilah Vasquez pretended to be angry and said, "So you're blaming Yaritza for this?"Zachary exclaimed, "He also said some hurtful things."Dalilah Vasquez glared at Zachary and said, "Do you really think he doesn't know how to defend himself? But he's quietly building up enemies for you. Do you know that?""I know, I know, that's why I'm asking you to take him away to celebrate the New Year with our family. Recently, dealing with the old man's happiness, secondly, he has many places to go, so that I don't have to worry and feel tired. I apologize to him on your behalf.""Yes, turn around and talk to him about it." Jared took charge inside the house, and outside the house, Jared
Yaritza listened attentively as she glanced at Zachary, her eyes filled with admiration and surprise. She realized that Zachary's invitation for her to spend the New Year at the Winthrop family's home had more to it than met the eye. However, she didn't expect Zachary to be so audacious as to arrange for her to stay in a separate wing of the main house, rather than in the main residence. The wing was not particularly spacious, with a courtyard spanning approximately forty square meters. It was adorned with several small bonsai trees in the corners, while a majestic national crane tree stood proudly at its center. The rooms in the wing were interconnected, forming what could be called a "Grand Bedroom." This area consisted of a living room, a dining room, a bathroom, and a master bedroom, separated from the main house by a partition.As Yaritza followed Zachary into the house, she surveyed her surroundings and couldn't help but question him, "Why did you choose to keep your family sepa