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    Wesley’s chest heaved slightly, his voice low and tinged with suppressed emotion. “The agreement was to work at Edgewing, not to solve a problem.”


    Elena’s demeanor finally shifted. A frown creased her forehead as she pressed her lips together. “What’s the duration of this agreement?”


    She hadn’t considered the timeline before and now realized the importance of defining it. She couldn’t tether herself to Edgewing indefinitely, so she needed to establish limits right then and there.


    Wesley’s eyes bore into hers, the weight of unspoken words hanging in the air. Their rtionship, though not especially close, had been amicable. He sensed the sudden chill in her demeanor, and his displeasure simmered just beneath the surface.


    In an unexpected turn, Wesley offered a proposal. “You grasp all the projects at Edgewing, spot loopholes like a hawk, and fix them with precision. I want you to remain and take the helm at Edgewing.”


    Charlette was taken aback. The head of Edgewing! Wesley was truly pulling out all the stops to keep Elena on board.


    The head of Edgewingmanded an annual sry in the nine figures. Faced with such staggering wealth, few would think twice.


    But Elena was not a woman swayed by riches. With a frosty demeanor, she declined. “I just need a timeline.”


    Charlette’s disbelief was palpable. Didn’t Elena feel even a flicker of temptation? Indeed, a true high achiever remained unyielding in the face of fortune!


    Sweetened the pot further, Wesley added, “You won’t have to clock in every day. Your hours will be flexible.”


    Charlette inhaled sharply, envy igniting within her. A nine-figure sry without the daily grind—such perks were only seen in the realm of fantasy.


    Elena’s lips pressed together, her indifference unwavering.


    Charlette leaned in, whispering urgently, “You could ept. After all, you wouldn’t be tied to a desk every day. You cane in when it suits you, and it won’t sh with your ns. There’s no reason to turn down such a fortune.”


    Elena mulled it over for a few moments before nodding. “Alright.”


    Before, she had reached an agreement with Wesley that if he was not on board with her decision to resign, she was bound by her promise like a ship tethered to its dock. Knowing she wouldn’t have to be in the office every day gave her the freedom to hunt down her mentor’s whereabouts.


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    With her affirmation, Wesley’s tense demeanor began to ease, like a storm cloud dispersing.


    Elena grabbed her coat. “With this flexible schedule, I can head out now, right?”


    Wesley offered, “Where are you off to? I can give you a lift.”


    Elena shook her head. “No, that’s not necessary.”


    She strode out of Edgewing, her resolve as firm as steel.


    The moment Elena stepped outside, her phone buzzed to life. It was Lydia.


    “Where are you right now?” Lydia asked, her curiosity piqued.


    “What’s up?” Elena replied, keeping her tone casual.


    Not getting a straightforward answer, Lydia took a wild guess and teased, “Are you with Wesley? Yesterday was a real nail-biter, and he risked everything to save you. I told you he has feelings for you. Have you ever thought about dating him?”


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