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    Thatpliment was usually reserved for women.


    After the toner application, Kaiden picked up the lotion, remembering the order from her instructions.


    He mimicked Ellie’s actions and applied the lotion to her face.


    “Kaiden, what’s wrong? You seem a bit off,” Ellie was able to sense his unusual behavior.


    Kaiden remained focused on her skincare routine.


    His hands were toorge to easily apply lotion to her smaller face, making the process more like an experiment than a simple task.


    This caused Ellie to stifle augh as she observed his serious expression.


    “Ellie, will you leave me?” Kaiden asked after finishing with the lotion.


    “Why do you ask?” Ellie was surprised. “Is it because of the negative rumors circting?”


    Kaiden remained silent.


    The truth was, the rumors weren’t the concern. It was her remarkable qualities. If she returned to the Lambert family, anyone could be captivated by her. Interpreting his silence as agreement, Ellie raised her arms and wrapped them around his neck.


    She stood on tiptoe and kissed his pursed lips in an attempt tofort him. “Kaiden, I don’t know the details surrounding your brother’s death, but I trust you. Only fools believe rumors. I’m smart.” She smirked.


    Kaiden lowered his gaze and smiled faintly.


    The smirk instantly vanished from Ellie’s face. “I said I’m smart. What’s with that look on your face? Are youughing at me?”


    “No.”


    Kaiden raised his head. While normally emotionally distant, his eyes sparkled with amusement.


    It took Kaiden an astonishing half hour toplete Ellie’s skincare routine. Initially, his face was full of doubt and even disgust at the demanding routine, but by the end, he felt a desire to apply it all over again on Ellie.


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    He subconsciously rubbed his fingertips together.


    The touch of his finger across her face was addictive. It felt like bathing her.


    “So, what will you do about the online rumors?” Ellie inquired.


    That was easy to figure out.


    Talon and his family weren’t happy with Kaiden leading the Thorpe Group. They unearthed past events and used that to pressure Kaiden out of the presidency. This paved the way for Talon or Erick to potentially take over.


    “Joselyn will take over the family business. A press conference will be held soon,” Kaiden dered.


    At one o’clock in the afternoon, news of the Thorpe family’s daughter’s return sent shockwaves through the domestic business world.


    Joselyn wasuded for her impressive academic background and extensive experience as a senior executive in leading Estoqua conglomerates.


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