Thomas made a quick trip to the hospital and then changed into a fresh outfit in the car. Today marked his first day back in the office in a serious role, and he felt a mature image suited him best.After stepping out of the driver's seat, he looked at the car, which was the same one hisfamily owned. As he glanced toward the entrance, he began to regret not having taken a different vehicle, especially since Miss Hutton was leading a group of people.A welcoming line stretched from the frontdoor all the way to the reception deskinside. The leadership team had gathered, with about 50 to 60 people present. This kind of display felt overly extravagant and formal for Thomas. As soon as he stepped onto the red carpet, dozens of voices rang out in unison."Good morning, boss! Welcome back to work!"The chorus was quite impressive but also abit jarring to his ears."There's no need for all this. Just get back to work and do what you need to do," Thomas said, waving at Miss Hutton."Why ar

"You came to see me today, standing right in front of them. It can't just be out of curiosity; even that pales in comparison to the benefits that drive your actions," Thomas said, his tone sharp. Lucas paused for a moment, considering his words. He was right; the negotiations with David had reached a dead end. It would be more straightforward to confront Thomas directly. "You're clever, but you don't think things through as he does. Sooner or later, you're going to regret it," Thomas added, a hint of amusement in his voice. It was laughable that this woman thought she could lecture him like an elder. "I have my own judgment, and I don't need you to worry about me," Lucas replied, shaking her head gently. How could she get through to him? She was starting to feel a bit tired. But David had insisted that this was part of her job-an additional condition of the deal to awaken Thomas' competitive spirit regarding the company's success. This was a disadvantage for Lucas, but she refused

Lucas had had enough of Lucas's antics. He could tolerate his indifference and acknowledge his busyness, but he couldn't accept his deceit.Moreover, his tolerance for deception was quite high; as long as it wasn't explicitly stated, he could easily turn a blind eye to everything else. But now, things were different. He had finally hit a nerve. The secretary drove through the increasingly remote area where the villa was located, feeling frustrated. She still had work to finish, and today was wasted on this pointless round trip.Glancing in the rearview mirror, she noticed a black sports car speeding toward her. The flashy and unusual vehicle was all too familiar.What was this troublemaker up to now? ItIt was clear he had rushed out in a hurry. Seeing him revving the engine, she instinctively felt a chill and pulled over to the side of the road. The black sports car smoothly pulled into a parking spot in front of her.As she opened the car door, she unconsciously swallowed hard, feel

After work, Thomas drove his car towards the bustling main street. Ava had mentioned last night that she wanted to try some snacks from a particular place, which was conveniently on the way to the office. If they had come from her house, they would have had to cross most of the city, but this route made it much easier.Even during working hours, there was still a line outside the pastry shop. However, Thomas sat in his car, not focused on the bakery, but rather on the glass window nearby.The sight of Jack sitting together with Lucas was both shocking and unbelievable. How could they possibly meet?Jack also found the encounter surprising. Lucas was punctual and kept his word, behaving in a very composed manner."It's a bit strange to have called you out like this today, but I wanted to learn more about Thomas," Jack said, his intentions clear. Lucas had known this from the start; it was a deliberate show in front of his family."Perhaps we both have some misconceptions about Thomas.

"Alright, thank you."Thomas gave a light tap on the photo beside him before leading his son toward the car.Once inside, the little girl looked a bit anxious, worried that they might not be able to get in. Thomas gently patted his small shoulder, signaling him to relax."Don't worry, buddy. I'm just going to contact someone. Once he gets in touch with us, we'll be able to enter the school right away." Thomas dialed David’s number."Hey, Uncle David’s, I need a favor. I'm trying to get into School, and I was hoping you could give them a heads-up for me." David was surprised that Thomas was reaching out to him; he thought they had left things on a sour note last time. But when he heard about KylinSchool, it clicked. Thomas was paving the way for the young master, and that made him happy."Don't worry, young master. I'll contact them right away and get back to you within half an hour."After hanging up, Thomas waited quietly. Soon, he noticed a few people appearing at the school gate.