Bowen stepped off the ne through a v passage, dressed casually in loose ck pants and actor blocked face. With his impable poise and striking presence, he could easily be mistaken for a celebrity
bar of sunsses perched on h
g at the exit. Aber escorting him into the cat, he began, “Boss, Miss Miller just sent me a message
Behin was already waiting a
He then ryed all the tasks she had assigned him.
“Junt do as Miss Miller says.” Bowen didn’t even bother to ask any questions.
Hearing this, Kelven wasn’t surprised. He thought, ‘Miss Miller’s stock just went up another notch in my book.
“Guess I’ll <b>need </b>to take her requests more seriously from now on
He asked, “Boss, should we head back to Turner Group now, or
“Go to..“Bowen was about to give Aubree’s address when he abruptly changed his mind. “Let’s head back to Turner Group first.”
Kelvin was a bit taken aback. To <b>his </b>knowledge, Bowen had rushed back this time specifically for Aubre
Before Kelvin could respond, Bowen’s voice mused from the back seat, “Kelvin<b>, </b>do you think I’ve been a bit too clingytely?”
Kelvin nearly choked on his own saliva, barely suppressing a cough. Damn, why can’t I have temporary deafness right now? Was I really supposed to hear that? Boss, do you even hear yourself?‘ he thought.
Kalvin stole a furtive nce at the rearview mirror, catching Bowen’s serious, thoughtful expression. Testing the waters, he ventured, “So…absence makes the heart grow fonder?”
Bowen gave him an approving look. On hisst fight to Odond, he had carefully studied the book “360 <b>Ways </b>to Raise A Daughter” that Clie had sent him. The book emphasized giving her some personal space and letting her miss him a little, so she’d realize just how much he meant to her.
He reflected on himself and realized it was true. When he <b>suddenly </b>returned to Odiond this time, <b>Aubree </b>didn’t even bother to ask. She just moved outright away, <b>as </b><b>if </b>afraid he’d stop her.
Bowen nodded to himself. This time, I won’t rush over. I need to let Bree realize how much <b>she </b>needs me, he thought
Bowen asked, “Did that master tailor asked you to reach out tost time get back to you?” Since Bree had been handling everything so well on her owntely, and with her birthdaying up soon, he decided to start preparing her gift.
Hearing this, Kelvin looked troubled. “Boss, Ms. rke said no amount of money could bring her out of retirement. She only makes dresses for those she deemsworthy
“Make the arrangements ‘ll go invite her myself.
Even though Carmen had been expelled from Rithol Art School, she couldn’t <b>just </b>stay cooped up <b>at </b>home forever. To make sure no one at her new school dared to bully or mock her, Alice made the call that the entire Wilson family would escorther
The scene was truly spectacr.
With a wave of his <b>hand</b>, Ronaldpletely upgraded all the teaching software and equipment for the entire art ss.
A motorcade <b>escorted </b>them to school, where Baston and Trevor personally walked Carmen into her ssroom. Alice handed out gifts to every student, gesture that, while appearing generous, was actually <b>a </b>calcted disy of the Wilson family’s influence
Except for Emery, who remained <b>adamant </b><b>in </b><b>his </b>refusal <b>to </be, <b>even </b>Bryan couldn’t defy their mother’s orders and showed up to make a show of force
for Cannen. As the real power behind the Wilson Group, someone many of the students‘ parents would go out of their way to curry favor with, his mar presence mured that no one in their right mind would dare permoke Carmen and risk bringing trouble upon their own families,
Students from modest backgrounds at least knew better than to speak ill of their benefactor.
When Cannen returned to campus this time, even the school administration made an appearance and held a special assembly for her, cautinning students against being inisled by unfounded rumors
“Carmen,” Alica said, stroking Carmen’s hair, pride shining in her eyes. “Just focus on your studies. Your only goal now is to get into Rithol Art School Leave anything or anyone else that might affect you to Hom
‘Such a thoughtful and intelligent girl is my daughter she thought proudly.
Daston stood by with a gentle sile, his gaze so tender it could melt anyone’s heart. He said softly, “Carmen, don’t worry about those negative voices <b>We </b>have <b>it </b>all nned out. The local artpetition <b>is </bing up, and I’ll <b>make </b>sure everything goes smoothly for you<b>. </b>Once you win that award, no one will dare question your talent again.”
Mom, Daxter, you don’t have to do this. I can handle things mysell, Carmen said, looking genuinely overwhelmed.
“What do you mean you can handle this alone? <b>You’ve </b>got your whole family backing you up! The Wilson family’s power and wealth are there to make sure no one ever bullies you. Don’t worry<b>, </b>sweetheart, in my eyes, <b>you’ll </b>always be my one and only daughter,” Alice said firmly
Carmen’s <b>eyes </b><b>welled </b>up with gratitude. “Mom, Daxton, you’re both so good to me. I promise I’ll make you proud!”
Daxton said, “Silly girl, it’s okay if you don’t try hard. I will pave the way for <b>you</b>.”
Alice beamed with joy: “Carmen is always so thoughtful and sweet. Just do your best, darling your health matters most.”
Bryan watched with <b>a </b>bitter taste in his mouth. Everyone was preupied with making sure Carmen wouldn’t face any judgment after being expelled from Rithal Art School and returning to Rithol High, pulling out all the stops to <b>ensure </b>shemanded respect.
Yet not a single person seemed to care that Aubree <b>couldn’t </b>even go back to school
<b>She </b>was suspended <b>and </b>sent home to reflect. Without her mother’s approval, Will wouldn’t <b>dare </b>let her return
Bryan thought. ‘Some big brother I am. I promised to look out for Aubree, but what have I actually done for her so far? Nothing that really matters”
Even Emery had more backbone than me. He t–out refused to get involved, no matter how much Mom and Dad <b>pressured </b>him!
Aubree was swamped. Though suspended from school, she wasn’t about to sit idle. She had signed up for an academicpetition while juggling responsibilities at both herpany and her esports club.
Aber confirming that everything at <b>club’s </b><b>base </b>was ready, Aubree contacted Hector and her teammates to let them know they could move in
For now, she ned to focus the esports <b>club </b>on League of Legends, and would gradually expand into otherpetitive games after her SAT
ording to his contract, God’s Fury’s <b>c </b>coach was supposed to leave after the autumn finals. But Aubree offered him a hefty s extend his contract for another <b>year </b>
managed to
<b>“</b><b>Coach</b>, the club is still developing and we’re short staffed. Could you stay on for <b>one </b>more year? With Matilda here to help, <b>your </b>workload will be much lighter, won’t?” The coach now bitterly regretted being fooled by Aubree’s innocent, doe–eyed plea <b>back </b>then
He could handle his coaching duties now, but all the extra work, including running daily operations, recruiting new yers, and building up and Strengthening the second team, was dumped squarely on his shoulders
He thought, ‘If it weren’t for the fat paycheck. I would’ve quit long <b>ago</b><b>!! </b>
<b>2/3 </b>
U/:13 Mon, 7
Turner Group’s HR hadpleted the preliminary screening, and the prescreened resumes hadnded on Aubree’s deck. All that remained was for her to conduct the final interviews herself.
Aubree selected several people, offered thempetitive sries, and formed a software development team with a clear mandate. They had to deliver an initial prototype of the yry app on an elerated timeline.
As for the app’s features and interface, they would make adjustments after she reviewed them. Once everything was finalized and the app passed debugging and testing, it could go live.
She nned tounch the app right after the League of Legends transfer window, so club members could use and promote it, a win–win for both urb But these things couldn’t be rushed, so Aubree set them aside for now and focused fully on her studies <b>and </b>the uingpetition
Aubree signed up just in time. With the preliminary round starting in less than two days, all she could do <b>was </b>
cram at thest minute
“I’m not aiming for first prize, just winning any award would make me content, Aubree thought.