He still favored muted tones over anything flashy.
An open display case nearby held dozens of luxury watches, cufflinks, and accessories.
She remembered gifting him sapphire cufflinks she designed herself a year ago. He’d never worn them.
Pulling open a small drawer, she found a blue velvet box–those very cufflinks.
Brand new and shiny!
Suddenly, an idea struck. She rummaged through her purse…
Nodding in satisfaction, she turned to leave.
Footsteps and voices echoed from outside the office, growing louder.
Steady strides punctuated by a woman’s coquettish tone!
Her heart stopped. Instinctively, she slipped behind the hidden door, pulling it almost shut, leaving only a hairline crack.
Holding her breath, she peered through the gap.
The office door swung open.
Alexander’s tall frame appeared, Vivian clinging to his arm.
Vivian wore a pretty dress, her face slightly pale but radiating spoiled confidence.
“Alexander, you promised to pick me up from the hospital yourself. Sending the driver was so disap- pointing.”
She swayed his arm, her voice sickly sweet.
Alexander’s expression remained neutral, though his tone softened.
“An emergency international meeting this morning.
Be good, sit down for now.”
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He withdrew his arm and settled behind his desk.
“You’ll take me to that Japanese restaurant you mentioned after work, right?”
“Fine.”
Alexander answered absently, powering up his computer.
“I knew Alexander is the best! I promise I’ll be very, very good and won’t disturb you.”
Vivian said, already leaning toward him.
Standing here gave her the proud feeling of being the CEO’s wife.
Suddenly, [knocking sounds] echoed.
Andrew walked in holding a coffee cup.
When he saw Alexander behind the desk with Vivian practically draped over him, his heart skipped a
beat.
Shit!
Where’s Mrs. Ford?
She was definitely here when he left earlier!
Did she… hide because Vivian showed up?
Beads of sweat formed on Andrew’s temple.
What a mess!
If Vivian and Mr. Ford were to… right here, wouldn’t Mrs. Ford witness the cheating firsthand?
Anyway… disgusting!
Would the agreement transfer even go smoothly now?
No, he had to warn the boss!
Andrew steadied himself and approached reluctantly: “Mr. Ford, your 10 a.m. meeting with Ms. Gu is starting soon.”
He deliberately emphasized “Ms. Gu.”
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Vivian immediately pouted and reached for the coffee in Andrew’s hand:
“For me?
Assistant Lin, you finally show some sense.”
She shot Andrew a triumphant look, as if the coffee rightfully belonged to her.
Andrew: “…
That coffee was for Mrs. Ford!
Vivian took a sip, her face scrunching up. “No sugar? No milk? How can anyone drink this? It’s too bit-
ter!”
Andrew: “..
“T
Because Mrs. Ford dislikes sugar and milk.
“Ms. Jiang, I’ll brew you another cup!”
Alexander’s gaze shifted from the computer screen to Andrew. Though his eyes showed no emotion, it instantly silenced Andrew.
Then Alexander instructed:
“Have someone buy macarons and cake from that dessert shop downstairs. Vivian hasn’t had breakfast yet.”
Completely ignoring Andrew’s earlier reminder about the “10 a.m. meeting” and “Ms. Gu.”
“Alexander, you’re the best!”
Vivian beamed, immediately planting a loud kiss on Alexander’s cheek.
Andrew might as well be invisible!
Then she naturally settled onto Alexander’s lap as if alone in the room, wrapping her arms around his
neck.
“Alexander, thank you for taking down those trending topics!
I wouldn’t know what to do without you!”
“…” Andrew’s eyelid twitched violently as he frantically signaled his boss.
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Mr. Ford!
Mrs. Ford!
Mrs. Ford might be watching!
Alexander noticed Andrew’s signals but merely gave him a cool glance, his tone unchanged:
“If the guest arrives, take them directly to Conference Room Three.”
Guest.
Not “Ms. Gu,” but “guest.”
The meaning couldn’t be clearer–Lisa had no place in his office now.
Or rather, she shouldn’t be here at this moment.
Andrew’s heart sank to the pit of his stomach.
He understood.
The boss was clearing the stage. Or deliberately creating distance.
Behind the hidden door, Lisa watched expressionlessly.
‘Guest.‘
Her knuckles whitened from gripping the doorframe.
So she was merely a “guest” to be escorted to a conference room.
Yet that woman could sit openly on his lap, basking in his indulgence and tenderness.
The signature she’d just penned now burned with scalding heat, numbing her fingertips.
She watched the inseparable pair outside, witnessing the unprecedented indulgence on Alexander’s face -an expression she’d never seen before.
Her heart seemed to freeze slowly, shedding past expectations until only indifference remained!
Andrew dared say no more, murmuring a low “Yes“!
He turned and hurried out of the office.
“Oh no!”
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Vivian’s shriek pierced the air as she accidentally knocked over the coffee cup. The liquid splashed out, landing with perfect precision on Alexander’s expensive shirt, spreading a dark stain instantly.
Her face turned white with fright, voice trembling tearily.
Did Vivian Succeed?
“Sorry!
Sorry, Alexander!
I–I–I… didn’t mean to!”
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