MYRA WASN’T able to answer immediately. She stared at August for a long time, her lips parted as she was about to say something, only to shut it as fear consumed her. Since Samantha left them, she realized that even her own family could hurt her that much, so what more if it was strangers? She would be disappointed, but not shocked. “I… I don’t know,” Myra finally had the guts to say after a few seconds. She bowed her head in embarrassment because of two things. First, because she let her emotions overtake her, and second, despite August helping her earlier, she couldn’t trust him this time. She expected August to be mad, but she flinched a bit when she felt his hand patting her head. When she raised her head, she saw August smiling at her— genuinely. “Go home for now. You look tired,” said August with pure sincerity. His smile never left his lips, making Myra dumbfounded. However, as she doesn’t have the energy to argue anymore, she just nodded before walking onto the rooftop d

“THE REASON why all of us are here is to brainstorm, and you’ll leave early because you’re going to think of a solution alone?” Sapphire raised a brow. “Sit down, and if you have something to say, say it here— in front of everyone.”‘She isn’t in the mood.’ That’s the conclusion August had in mind. ‘Maybe this problem took a toll on the marketing department as well.’August felt amused and afraid at the same time. Sapphire’s voice was authoritative to the point that Katie couldn’t do anything but went back onto her seat, and bit her lower lip.‘This adopted bitch!’ Katie clenched her fists under the table. She composed herself to think about something, but she couldn’t have any ideas since she wasn’t the one who was generating ideas about her submitted proposals in the first place.Katie’s eyes flickered on the room. Everyone was also trying to think of a solution, but she knew that everyone was waiting for her to speak. It’s because she’s the project manager of the strategy departme

IN THE REMINGTON MANSION, August has finished clicking the send button on his keyboard— which makes the proposal to be sent to Katie’s email.“Easy as pie,” he stated as he extended his arms and snapped his neck, lightly stretching it.For him, the proposal he made was a piece of cake since he had an idea about the main problem already.And he was certain that there would be another problem incoming that was just lying below the surface.He told Katie earlier that he’ll send the proposal at eleven o’clock, but he managed to finish everything at ten. Maybe he had overestimated the problem too much.Or maybe, he just had knowledge of something others didn’t know about, and that’s why he found everything easy.'With power and connections, I was able to do anything I wanted,' he said at the back of his mind.After a minute, Katie replied.Katie: I always have a hunch whether a proposal is good or not. That’s my talent. And I think this is one of them!A sly smirk showed on August’s face a

AS SOON AS she recovered from her shock, Sapphire suddenly took her burner phone, which she hides in her cabinet, and called one of her people— Theo, her private investigator.After a few rings, the man on the other line answered.“Greetings, young mistress.”Theo is a middle-aged man who worked with Sapphire in exchange for the protection Sapphire was giving him. He is wanted all over the country for a crime he didn’t even do. With Sapphire’s help and influence, he was able to fake his own death, create a new identity, and live his life to the fullest.That’s why he’ll always feel indebted to Sapphire, and he’ll follow her commands, no matter what that is.Without him knowing, Sapphire was indebted to him, too. Because of him, Sapphire now knew where to focus her attention— Who was the real oppressor, and who was just framed up."The email you sent me." Sapphire looked again at the photos attached to the email. For a moment, she couldn't believe her eyes. "Is this true?""Of course,

AS AUGUST and Charles ended their conversation, the time went fast, and it was already seven o’clock in the morning. Sapphire was continually banging on his door, telling him to prepare faster as she needed to leave early because she had tons of things to do, especially the problem with the product recall.If only Sapphire could leave early to work, she would. But Charles made it a habit for the Remington family members to go to the company together. She found that habit weird, especially when it’s the rule maker— Charles— who disobeys that rule sometimes. There are times that Charles leaves early in the morning without her knowing.However, she couldn’t complain. At least, not with Charles.“Aren’t you done preparing?” Sapphire asked, slightly annoyed while standing in front of his door. “I need to leave! Father and I are waiting!”“Sorry,” August apologized sincerely. “Wait for me for a minute.”As he was done preparing, he stared at his large vertical mirror for the last time. Hi

“STAY HERE. I’ll go alone,” said August as he gazed from side to side. “It won't take long.”Nicollo couldn’t do anything but nod and watch August as he went inside the mausoleum, and closed the door.“Mrs. Johens,” greeted August. He placed the bouquet of flowers he had bought earlier on the streets on top of her tombstone.“It’s been a long time. I’m sorry that I wasn’t visiting you as much as I promised before.”He smiled bitterly before he sat on the floor.It’s been a few months since Mrs. Johens died, yet the pain in his heart still remains like it just happened yesterday. But what’s more painful was the thing behind her death.“I had too many things on my plate. I wasn’t able to investigate your death for a while…” August placed his hand on both his cheeks as he continued speaking. “And even though I have leads, I couldn’t find any evidence that would lead me to what happened to you.”Suddenly, the wind went colder. Instead of being afraid, August smiled as he took it as a si

“THIS IS the proposed revised version of the digital blood pressure machine…” explained August as he tapped his fingers on the picture. He tapped particularly on the right bottom side of it, which made everyone’s brows furrow as they couldn’t decipher what could be the purpose of the small red button on it. “Nothing had changed. It is still the same as the old machine— except that we’ll be more cautious now in terms of the ingredients for the manufacturing— so the same problem wouldn’t occur again.” Charles nodded, the same as Sapphire and the other people from the meeting. With just one introductory sentence, August was able to get everyone’s attention, and he made them listen to him, and only focus on him. On the other hand, Katie’s brows pressed more onto each other. Annoyance consumed all over her body as everyone suddenly lost interest in what she had explained earlier. Everyone’s attention is on August now, and she felt betrayed because of that. “However, I placed a red bu