The manager looked a little puzzled. “Sort of. We do have quite a few conflicting projects with Walton Corporation, but don’t worry, Miss Shaws, we and Walton…”
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e he could finish, Wendy cut him off. “I already know the rest Just assign me to the projects that go head–to–head with Walton Corporation.”
The manager was stunned.
To be honest<b>, </b>Walton Corporation was indeed a formidablepetitor.
On top of that, they’d recently aligned themselves with Vanguard Group.
Their standing in Ravenshore had surged dramatically.”
iss Shaws, you haven’t been in the country much, so you might not be too familiar with Walton Corporation. They’re actually quite capable,”
Wendy replied with obvious displeasure, “So what? If they weren’t I’d find it boring. I want this project. You don’t need to <b>worry </b>about the rest.”
Here, Wendy was putting on her full heiress airs.
The manager clenched <b>his </b>fists, recalling what the higher–ups had said.
In the end, he nodded without realizing it. “Right, got it. With your intelligence and boldness, Miss Shaws, I’m sure you’llnd the project.”
Wendy <b>clearly </b>enjoyed the ttery.
The corners of her lips lifted uncontrobly.
Seeing this, the manager finally figured her out and quietly let out a breath of relief.
So that’s all it was—just someone who loved to be praised.
And just like that, Wendy took on the role of director at Seafront Corporation
Walton Corporation
After finishing her day at work, Aurora hesitated.
She wasn’t sure if she should go home.
Last night when she stayed at home, Grace had already grown suspicious. If she went again <b>today</b>, who knew what Grace might think?
Aurora wrestled with the decision <b>for </b>a long time, then finally chose to return home.
After all, avoiding it forever wasn’t <b>a </b>solution.
It wasn’t in her nature to keep running away.
When she got home, she found the cepletely empty, not a single light on.
She didn’t know why, but a wave of bitterness welled up inside her
Was it because his little childhood sweetheart had returned? Was at why the two of them were out, ready to spend time alone together?
Aurora let out a coldugh.
More than ever, she felt that both she and this marriage were nothing but a joke.
room she used to stay in and went into the master bedroom to grab a
Taking advantage of their absence, she headed to the guest roo New clothes.
When she walked in, she assumed no one was there.
She turned on the light and went straight to the walk–in closet
What she didn’t <b>notice </b>was thergemp under the covers on the bed.
Lucas sat up, lifting the nket
His face was flushed unnaturally, and his eyes were slightly unfocused.
The soundsing from the closet stirred a hint of rity in his ge
Was Aurora back?
He got out of bed barefoot and walked quietly toward the closel
When he saw her silhouette, his eyes lit up with delight.
Unable to suppress the longing, he wrapped his arms around her from behind and nuzzled <b>gently </b><b>against </b>her neck.
“Rora, don’t be <b>mad </b>at me, okay”
His voice was low and filled with yearning, every word <b>soaked </b>in longing.
His breath warmed her cheek
Aurora had been focused on picking out clothes. The sudden embrace startled her.
When she realized what was happening, she wasn’t even sure how to respond.
Was she angry?
Probably.
But… why was she so angry?
Weren’t they in a marriage of convenience, each getting what they needed?
Lucas grew anxious when she didn’t respond. “Rora, talk to me, please?
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