LOGINJessica straightened up.“I don’t owe you any explanation,” she replied coldly. With that, she turned and walked out of the conference room like nothing had happened.
Tessy stood there for a moment. She did not know who to be more angry with.
Jessica, for stealing her work again…Or Eric, for handing over her hard work to another person—even after seeing her working on it last night.
Her chest felt tight. Slowly, she walked back to
Ethan looked very surprised. Turning to Tessy, Eric said, “Tessy, go back to your office.” Tessy nodded immediately and left the office. The soft sound of the door closing filled the quiet room. Ethan turned sharply to Eric. “Eric Edison, are you telling me you are interested in both sisters?” Ethan asked. Eric’s face remained expressionless. “Stop talking nonsense. I don’t want you getting close to her,” Eric replied coldly. “Why?” Ethan asked. “Do I need to explain to you? You are getting married in few weeks’ time.” Eric reminded Ethan as if he had forgotten. “Hmn, collecting her phone number doesn't mean I am going to chase her. I just feel this connection with her, as if I have known her for years,” Ethan said while leaning back in his chair thoughtfully. Eric laughed at Ethan while muttering, “Poor opening line.” Ethan was annoyed and wanted to hit Eric. He pointed an annoyed finger at “A governor should not fight.” Eric said quickly with a smile. — The next day.
Eric’s eyes narrowed slightly.“I am happy,” Eric answered too quickly.Ethan tilted his head slowly.“I am not convinced, dude,” Ethan said.“I said I am happy,” Eric repeated, almost raising his voice this time.Ethan simply smiled like he had heard enough lies in his life.“Alright… then when am I going to meet her?” Ethan asked.“You will see her soon,” Eric replied, already reaching for the lunch container Tessy had brought earlier.He opened it and placed it on the table, and immediately the rich aroma of the food spread lightly through the office. Then he poured drinks for both of them. Ice cubes clinked softly against the glass cups.Ethan watched closely.“Did she cook this?” Ethan asked casually.“No,” Eric replied. “My personal assistant got it for me. She happens to be the elder sister of my woman.”Ethan thought it was Tessy who cooked the food which happens to be the truth. But Er
Tessy, standing at the corner of the office, felt her heart tighten. Fear crept into her heart. She was afraid he would immediately notice that the food was not from the Edison Hotel. But Eric did not say anything. He continued eating, slowly at first and then he paced up, as if he was beginning to enjoy it.Tessy blinked in surprise.This was not what she expected.She had been ready for him to push the food away or question it sharply, but instead, he kept eating until the last spoon.When he was done, he leaned back slightly and drank some water.Not even a grain was left.Tessy could hardly believe it.Eric raised his eyes and looked at her.His expression was unreadable.“The food is delicious,” he said finally. “Better than the previous ones.”Tessy’s breath caught for a moment.Then he added, more slowly,“Are you sure this is from the same staff at Edison Hotel?”His eyes stayed on her
One of Eric’s luxury cars was parked outside.She was surprised.Before she could think further, the driver saw her and quickly stepped out of the car.“Good morning, ma,” he said with a smile.Tessy nodded slightly.“Good morning. What are you doing here?”“I have been sent to take you to the Edison Hotel to buy breakfast for the boss.”Tessy was even more surprised. The boss was always cold to her, yet sometimes he did things that made her wonder if there was more to it. For a moment, her heart shifted, but she quickly corrected herself.“Tessera Stone, don’t get carried away,” she warned herself quietly.Then she faced the real issue in front of her.Should she follow the driver to the hotel and pretend? Or should she tell the truth?After thinking for a few seconds, she chose the simpler path.“Sam… can you keep a secret?” she asked.Sam paused. He did not know what to expect, but he liked
One of Eric’s luxury cars was parked outside.She was surprised.Before she could think further, the driver saw her and quickly stepped out of the car.“Good morning, ma,” he said with a smile.Tessy nodded slightly.“Good morning. What are you doing here?”“I have been sent to take you to the Edison Hotel to buy breakfast for the boss.”Tessy was even more surprised. The boss was always cold to her, yet sometimes he did things that made her wonder if there was more to it. For a moment, her heart shifted, but she quickly corrected herself.“Tessera Stone, don’t get carried away,” she warned herself quietly.Then she faced the real issue in front of her.Should she follow the driver to the hotel and pretend? Or should she tell the truth?After thinking for a few seconds, she chose the simpler path.“Sam… can you keep a secret?” she asked.Sam paused. He did not know what to expect, but he liked
Eric finally raised his head and looked at her.“I don’t have a wife yet who will cook for me?”Tessy blinked, then said without thinking,“But you have a live-in girlfriend—”“She is not a maid or a cook,” Eric cut in, his voice low.There was irritation in it now.But Tessy did not notice.“Or maybe she doesn’t know how to cook,” she added simply.Eric was not happy with that statement; he didn’t want anyone speaking evil of his woman. Although Jessica has never attempted making any meal since they came together, he didn’t expect that from her. His house was full of maids and cooks.Although he was a very picky eater. It was difficult for him to eat food prepared by anyone. He makes his own meals when he has time, which he hardly had.Jessica indeed did not know how to cook, and Tessy knew it very well. Back then, Jessica always pushed house chores to her. In the end, she learned nothing.Eric’s face hard
“Yes, sir. I will do that right away,” the COO replied, reaching for Tessy’s file. But before he could finish, the French delegation arrived—three men and several top executives from Edison Global. The atmosphere changed immediately. Jessica followed them into the conference room, but her confide
Immediately, employees began moving into position, lining up along the walls. Only Jessica stayed seated at her desk, completely unbothered, as if the announcement did not concern her. Tessy stood up with the others, fists clenched slightly at her sides. She had expected office competition, mayb
She had not expected to see Jessica in Springfield. And worst still, she had not expected her here at Edison Global at all.Jessica had left in a hurry months ago, leaving only a note saying no one should look for her.But now how did she end up here? “Oh! I didn’t expect to run into you here,” J
Jessica stepped out slowly. The air outside felt different, almost unreal.In front of her stood a large white mansion. It looked like something out of a dream.She paused for a moment and stared at it before continuing forward.Jessica slowed her steps unconsciously, afraid the moment would end to







