The woman didn't say a word. She quietly crouched down and helped me gather the scattered items from the floor.I recognized it was Lucy by her faint floral scent. I chose not to look up at her; I didn't want to seem so disheveled in front of her or lose my dignity.Lost in thought, I absentmindedly reached for a broken shard from a shattered cup, but Lucy quickly stopped me with her hand."Hey, silly. It's broken. You would hurt yourself."Lucy stood up and walked over to the front desk to grab a new box. She returned and began placing items into it, completely unfazed by the onlookers.I stole a glance at her, and our eyes met. She smiled brightly and said cheerfully, "Isn't my new dress beautiful? You were caught sneaking a look, so you'll have to pay for it!"My attention shifted, and my mood began to lighten. "How?""A super luxurious lunch. I want to enjoy some fancy, expensive food.""Okay."Lucy clapped her hands in delight. "Grea

Donna's smile grew even more seductive as she suddenly straddled my lap, catching me completely off guard. She pressed her hands on my shoulders and looked me straight in the eye."What's so great about being the boss? There's so much work, it's tough, and you have to bear all the responsibilities. If something goes wrong, the employees can just walk away, but the boss is the one who ends up in trouble!"I countered firmly, "Men are meant to take on responsibility. Besides, I want take control of my own life. I want to fight for myself and my... future wife."Her gaze held a bit more admiration but quickly turned into a flirtatious smile."So, do you think I could be that woman?"I quickly helped her off my lap. "You must been joking, Miss Jenkins."She pretended to look disappointed, reluctantly raising her glass. "At least we can share a drink, right?" She pushed a glass of wine toward me. "Then I'll toast to your bright future!"I didn't refuse

Since Bill slapped Karen, she hadn't shown up for several days. Time flew by, and today was the last day of my contract. I was finally leaving the Moore Group behind, along with Karen.I organized the documents in front of me. Even though Karen didn't come to finish the handover, I had completed everything I needed to do.Around noon, my phone buzzed with a reminder of Lucy's birthday party tonight.Just then, my phone rang again, and to my surprise, it was Karen. Without thinking, I hung up. Moments later, I received a text: [It's Valentine's Day tonight. I'm throwing a party, and you must be there by six o'clock. You also need to bring me a nice gift.]I was indeed planning to pick out a gift, but it wasn't for her. It was for Lucy. I got up and left the office building, heading to the most luxurious mall in the city.I guessed girls would like jewelry. And I thought pearls would suit Lucy well. As I walked up to the counter and gazed at the dazzling array

Karen stood in the center of the venue, stunned for a moment before she erupted."What contract? I've never even heard of it, Stop! I command you to come back and clarify!"I didn't turn around and kept walking out.This was the freedom I had longed for. The contract was finally over. I could now walk the path I desired, no longer tied to the Moore Group or to Karen.The sound of high heels rushing behind me grew closer as Karen caught up, blocking my way with her hand."I said you belong to me in life and death. You're mine! I didn't let you leave, so you can't!"Her words stunned everyone in the room. It was a bit ambiguous, and all eyes turned to us, forcing me once again into the spotlight.I hated those looks, and they were all thanks to Karen.She was like a detestable, clingy monster, holding on tight.I maintained a calm demeanor, but my tone was icy. "If you don't know about the contract, ask Bill. I'll tell you again—the c

I stretched my leg out in front of Karen, and for a moment, she froze, hesitating to make the next move.I'd known her for five years. She was just feigning fierceness, but deep down, she was just a fragile, pampered young lady. If she were capable of hurting someone, she wouldn't be constantly finding new ways to annoy me.If she wanted to break my legs, she had plenty of chances before. But now things were different. I had ended our contractual relationship. If she dared to act, Bill wouldn't let her off the hook when she got home, and she would face the the lawsuits."Don't think I won't do it!" she snapped."You just won't!" I replied calmly, pulling my leg back. "This place is filled with cameras. Even if you're the Moores, you'll still face the consequences! Have you thought about how Bill would feel? Or how the board would view you? Have you considered how the media will report this?"Karen was just a naive newcomer to this world, while I was a season