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    She was determined to draw a clear line between them.


    “Hand everything over to Fangfei.”


    Wesley instructed.


    Elijah noted it down, hesitating before adding, “You haven’t rested properly for days-”


    “Out.”


    Wesley’s tone was sharp.


    Elijah hurried out, encountering Frank at the doorway. “Please talk sense into Wesley,” he urged. “This workload will destroy his health.”


    Frank strode into the office, brow furrowed.


    Wesley remained bent over his documents. “What now?”


    Frank banged his cane against the floor. “nning to work yourself to death?”


    Wesley looked up, “Grandpa, what brings you here?”


    Frank settled onto the sofa, snorting, “Came to see how you’re killing yourself.”


    “I’ve got too much work…”


    “Stop making excuses,” Frank cut him off. “Elijah told me everything. You’ve been living at the office, burning midnight oil every night.”


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    Wesley set down his pen, rubbing his temples.


    “Big project this week.”


    Frank saw right through him. “Cecilia left, and it’s cating you alive, isn’t it?”


    Wesley stayed silent. Only by drowning in work could he stop thinking about her.


    Frank actually wished Wesley had inherited his own womanizing ways – at least then he wouldn’t be heartbroken over one woman.


    Too bad that gene skipped a generation.-


    “Ever consider this?” Frank’s anger faded into concern. “If you work yourself to death here, would Cecilia even shed a tear?”


    Wesley smiled bitterly. She wouldn’t. Not a chance.


    Frank pressed further, “Think harder. Cecilia’s young. She’ll remarry. Your kid calling another man ‘Dad‘ – could you stomach that?”


    Wesley’s fist clenched. Didn’t need to imagine it. He couldn’t.


    Frank snapped, “If you work yourself to death here, some other man will benefit.”


    Wesley opened his mouth, emotions churning.


    The old man had a point.


    He and Cecilia had a lifetime ahead. He couldn’t let another man reap the rewards.


    Even if they couldn’t be together, he could still protect her.


    Not stand by watching when she needed help, letting another man step


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    He closed the file, draping his coat over his arm.


    Frank looked pleased. “Going to see her now?”


    Wesley said tly, “Going home to sleep.”


    He needed rest.


    Frank choked back his words, storming out with a dark expression.


    But relief finally settled in his heart.


    His most promising grandson was saved.


    Cecilia rested at home for days. Seeing Cheng Huayu and her husband treat Gwendolyn with such patience, and Gwendolyn clearly adoring them, her worries dissolved.


    She headed to the studio.


    Xiao Yu burst into tears at the sight of her, sniffling. “Ms. Cecilia! You’re back! What happened?”


    Had Cecilia not replied to her messages, she’d have thought her job was gone.


    Cecilia nudged her assistant, smiling. “But I am back now.”


    Don’t worry, I’ll pay you double for minding the shop alone these past few days.”


    Xiao Yu’s eyes grew teary. “It’s not about the pay. I’m genuinely worried about you.”


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    “Oh, and twodies came to the shop, saying they were here to help.”


    That was Xiao Yu’s real concern. The twodies had everything running in perfect order, instantly making her feel insecure.


    But she didn’t dare ask Cecilia directly, leaving her anxious.


    After all, a boss who’s both beautiful and generous is truly hard to find.


    “I know. Don’t worry. I have no ns to let you go anytime soon.”


    Cecilia gave Xiao Yu the reassurance she needed.


    Xiao Yu immediately beamed with joy and went back to work.


    Cecilia looked around the tidy, bright studio, feeling an unprecedented sense of ease.


    She was finally free.


    Orders had piled up during her hospital stay, all needing attention.


    Cecilia quickly shook off her emotions and focused on work.


    Only after three solid days did the workload ease slightly.


    She finally found time to blend perfumes for Madam.


    After some thought, she decided to prepare a gift for the thirddy too, to thank her for looking after Gwendolyn.


    Cecilia actually wanted to bring Gwendolyn to the shop like before, but the thirddy insisted on keeping her. She adored Gwendolyn and was happy to care for her.


    Madam privately told Ci that the third wife had be much more cheerfultely, smiling more often–a good sign.