Isabella ignored Elsa's remarks. She was still going to talk to her father and mother.Isabella went upstairs, to where her father's office was located. Without knocking, Isabella burst right in."Dad! What is this?!" Isabella exclaimed. "You're firing me from my position just because of Gilbert's threat?!"Adam looked up, his gaze cold. "You already know the consequences. Max Thompson is our biggest investor. The company will be ruined without him.""Bankrupt?" Isabella couldn't believe it. "We have so many other clients! You can find other investors! Why do you always have to cater to that arrogant Gilbert?!"Adam rose from his chair, looking at Isabella with disappointment. "You yourself triggered all of this!"Isabella was fed up with her marriage always being blamed.Adam added, "The decision is final. Elsa will replace your position. She's been eyeing that position for a long time. This is best for the company."Isabella's heart shattered hearing her father's words. Not only fir

"Mr. Meyers?" Gilbert tried to salvage the situation. "I-I didn't mean to..."Victor's stare was piercing. "I asked, who do you think you are, acting like that in my office?"Gilbert swallowed hard. He knew that in this moment, his arrogance would get him nowhere. He had to suck up. He needed to twist the narrative in a flash."I'm so sorry, Mr. Meyers! My sincerest apologies! Really!" Gilbert rushed forward, bowing deeply. He glanced at Chery for a second. "I apologize again. I truly got carried away. Your staff here..." Gilbert looked at Chery, then back at Victor, putting on a show of feigned remorse. "She slightly misunderstood my intentions. I needed to see you immediately. This is a very important matter concerning our project. She was blocking me, and well, I just lost my temper for a moment. It's entirely my fault, sir. I should have kept my composure."Chery Brown stared at Gilbert with an expression of disbelief and anger. But Victor raised a hand, stopping her before she co

"Nick," Isabella began. "What just happened?"Nicholas took a breath, then slowly exhaled. "What do you mean?""Don't play dumb," Isabella said, stepping closer to Nicholas. "Victor Meyers suddenly wants me to lead the project. Even though he doesn't know me. And Dad said he completely rejected Gilbert." Isabella narrowed her eyes. "You have something to do with this, don't you?"Nicholas looked at her straight. "I don't know anything, Bella.""Don't know?" Isabella scoffed in disbelief. "Dad and Elsa looked genuinely terrified, Nick. And you suddenly show up, and everything's resolved. This isn't a coincidence." Isabella placed a hand on Nicholas's arm. "Victor Meyers, why does he only want me? And why would Dad say he's so angry at Gilbert?""Maybe he genuinely wants you, Bella," Nicholas replied casually, his expression hard to read. "You are competent.""I'm serious, Nick!" Isabella insisted.Nicholas smirked. "Yes, I really don't know anything."Isabella put her hands on her hips

It was evening, and Nicholas was a little curious about the continuation of Weber's busines with the Diamond Group. He called Victor."Hey, Nic, what's up?""I wanted to ask about my wife," Nicholas said. "How is she? Is your cooperation contract going smoothly?""Relax, Nic. Everything's going smoothly. I've done as you requested."Nicholas was about to breathe a sigh of relief, when Victor suddenly added, "But, earlier today I accidentally mentioned asking about the identity of the shareholder supporting her."Nicholas actually held a 40% stake in the Diamond Group, a company built 7 years ago, whose progress had greatly benefited under Victor's leadership."You didn't say anything about me, did you?" Nicholas asked.Victor chuckled softly. "Relax, I'm still keeping your secret.""Alright, thanks." Nicholas glanced at the clock. He'd better get dinner ready before Isabella came home.About half an hour later, the sound of a door opening. Isabella was home.Nicholas put down his repo

"What's wrong, Bella?" Nicholas asked, offering her a slice of pepperoni pizza. "You've been quiet all this time. Aren't we supposed to be celebrating the new car?"Isabella shook her head slowly, taking a slice of pizza without much appetite. "Nothing, Nick. I'm just thinking about work." She didn't want to spoil Nicholas's mood with her office problems. Today, Nicholas had already made her happy.Nicholas looked at her intently. "You can't lie to me, Bella. Something's up. What is it?"Isabella sighed. "Later, Nick. Today, we're celebrating the new car. Let me not think about anything else for now." She tried to smile.Nicholas didn't press. He knew Isabella would tell him in due time. "Alright. Now, focus on your pizza. I told you, all my money went into your car. So this is the first expensive pizza I've eaten since becoming 'poor'." Nicholas laughed, trying to lighten the mood.Isabella finally let out a small laugh. "You brute! Fine, just finish it. My treat."...The next morni