Emilia hadn’t noticed the shift in Gael's expression, and she was still intent on pressing him about marriage.Gael's face darkened. “Get out of the car,” he ordered. Emilia froze. She was caught off guard. Gael turned to look at her. His voice was cold and devoid of any warmth. Ressington Tech Co. was the foundation of Gael's entire life. If something went wrong with the company, all of his years of effort would be for nothing. At this moment, Gael couldn’t be bothered with personal matters. Emilia finally realized the seriousness of the situation. Although she was infuriated, she chose to lower herself for the sake of her future. She even offered comforting words, “Is something wrong at the company? If so, I’ll stay with you.”Gael was irritated and overwhelmed. He snapped, “What good is you staying with me?”Emilia’s eyes welled up with tears. In the end, however, she held them back. She lifted her gown as she stepped out of the car. The moment her feet touched the ground, Ga
Gael held meetings late into the night. As he walked out of the company, his legs felt weak. It wasn't just from exhaustion, but also from fear. Gael had no idea how many shares of Ressington Tech Co. the person behind this would dump tomorrow, or what impact it would have on the company. However, he couldn’t just sit back and wait for disaster. No matter how many shares were sold, Gael needed to buy them back himself. The stock couldn’t hit the limit down again. If it did, he would not only lose face, but investors would also lose faith in him.Gael got into his car and smoked half a pack of cigarettes before finally driving away. When he got home, he collapsed into bed. He was too exhausted to even check Emilia's caring messages.The next morning, Gael woke up feeling guilty and decided to call Emilia personally. He rubbed his temples and spoke in a low voice, “I’m sorry! I’ve been really busy lately, and I might not have much time to spend with you and Ansley. "I’ll transfer
The morning light was soft, but Gael found it blinding. He suddenly covered his face.…The stock market opened in the morning. Sure enough, that person had once again dumped a large amount of Ressington Tech Co. stocks, and its stock price continued to decline. Gael sat in the president's office. He said as Grace entered, "Notify my personal financial advisor. Whatever that person sells, I’ll buy."Grace was taken aback. "Eight billion dollars is not a small amount, Mr. Gael!"Shouldn't we wait a bit? Maybe that person isn't intentionally targeting us at Ressington Tech Co. Perhaps they just urgently need the money."Gael wiped his face. "Stop dreaming that unrealistic fantasy! Anyone who can throw around eight billion like this clearly doesn’t need money. This is obviously a move to undermine me! "Check how much cash I have in my personal account. If it’s not enough, sell off some real estate, antique calligraphy, or paintings. We must slap the person back hard."Grace hesi
After the dinner, Gael didn’t secure any investments. The shareholders behind the scenes were relentless. Every day, a large amount of Ressington Tech Co. stocks were being dumped, and Gael could only absorb them himself. Over time, both the company and his personal finances were becoming unsustainable. What was worse, this was just the beginning.In this way, Gael felt like he was being ground down. He had social obligations every night, discussing investments and scrambling for loans. Eventually, Gael borrowed a portion of the funds at an interest rate of 2% points higher than usual. It cost him the collateral of Ressington Tech Co.’s building just to get the bank manager to relent.By the end of the week, Gael had lost weight and energy significantly. He was completely drunk one late night. He leaned against the wall in the restroom of a business club after throwing up. Then, he lit a cigarette to ease his nerves.Outside the door, footsteps echoed. Moments later, a figure pu
It was 10:30 pm. When Gael pushed open the door to the children's VIP ward, he didn’t see Emilia. Instead, Ansley was leaning against the headboard and playing with a plush toy. Her face looked thin and small, making her appear quite pitiful.Gael walked over and handed her the toy. He asked gently, “Where’s your mom?”Ansley set the toy aside and replied quietly, “Mom said she went out to buy me some mushroom soup, but she’s been gone for several hours! When will Mom be back, Uncle Gael?”Gael didn’t suspect anything. He thought Emilia might have just been delayed outside. Besides, there were two nurses watching over Ansley. So, he felt assured that nothing would happen. Gael patiently explained to Ansley that Emilia was busy for the time being, which eased her worries. At that moment, he noticed the pants on her legs. The soft, pale pink fabric looked comfortable and cute, making his heart soften. “Did your mom buy you new pants?”Ansley shook her head gently. “No, it was Dr. Y
The glaring white light illuminated Gael’s face, making him appear even paler and more humiliated. He had been standing there all along, knowing he should leave.However, Yanni was his wife. How could she kiss another man? How could she use that melodious voice to call out another man's name like that? She belonged to Gael alone.At that moment, all hope drained from Gael. He wanted to rush forward and fight Keaton, but clarity hit him in the end.That was right. He and Yanni were already divorced. Whoever she was with now was her own choice.Gael slowly backed out. The door quietly closed, and the couple was locked in a passionate kiss. They weren't aware of Gael's presence, or so it seemed. Keaton had noticed, but he didn’t let go of Yanni. Instead, he deepened the kiss, which is why Yanni couldn’t help but softly moan his name.After Gael left, Keaton continued kissing her for a long time. He was still reluctant to release Yanni. His slender fingertips gently caressed her wai
As they stepped into the apartment, Keaton thoughtfully helped Yanni take off her coat. While she changed her shoes, his hand gently rested on her shoulder.Keaton asked softly, "Why don’t you take a shower first? I'll make you a cup of tea. Then, I’ll step out to buy something."Yanni paused for a moment. She guessed what he intended to buy at the next second. Her reserved character prevented her from asking outright. So, she could only respond with a vaguely, but the blush on her cheeks betrayed her.Keaton couldn’t hold back any longer. He leaned down and kissed Yanni. The tea was forgotten, and whatever he was supposed to buy went out of his mind. All that remained was the burning desire between them and their yearning to explore each other’s bodies. Their first time happened in bed. Keaton was both gentle and passionate. Yanni found it almost overwhelming to fulfill his needs. Fortunately, he was considerate. Although he didn’t fully satisfy his own desires, he let her go af
Yanni frowned, “What does it have to do with you?” Gael blurted out, “You’re my wife.” Yanni remained silent and stared at him. Gael was panting and looking disheveled. He didn’t even know why he cared so much. Wasn’t it natural for them to move on to new relationships after the divorce? After a long silence, Yanni finally spoke, “Just go back! Pretend you were never here.” However, Gael refused to leave. He pressed his foot against the doorframe. He was able to overpower her resistance and went inside. However, his presence only deepened the emotional turmoil within him.Just moments ago, Yanni had been with Keaton. Although he had tidied up after, that distinct atmosphere of intimacy lingered. Moreover, the remnants of their time together were still visible on the sofa. It was something any mature adult could easily recognize.Gael's eyes reddened. “Are you really that impatient, Yanni?”Yanni moved to the window and tightened her bathrobe around her. Her voice carried