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Chapter 31

In truth, Michelle held no particular fondness for Brandon. From her work perspective, he might just be another superior poised to overshadow her. In the context of their industry, Michelle held in low regard authors who abandoned their projects midway. Although her bosses were some of those very authors, it didn't prevent her from looking down on them as peers. Faced with Brandon's kind offer, Michelle politely declined. Michelle responded, "Thank you, but someone is picking me up." Brandon felt a pang of disappointment. Still, he sought another opportunity to spend time alone with her. "Maybe next time I could treat you to coffee?" he offered with a benign smile, adding, "We can discuss the game's storyline in the process." Michelle had intended to refuse, but when Brandon brought up work as a reason, she found herself cornered. "Alright then," she relented with a smile. Brandon then successfully added Michelle on W******p. Once Michelle had left, Leonard shot Brandon a look t

Chapter 32

The next day, as per usual, Alex came to Michelle's house for breakfast. Michelle glanced up at him, noticing the weary look on his face, seemingly from a restless night. Her gaze then shifted to the child beside him, who wore the same gloomy expression. Michelle thought to herself, "Like father, like daughter." Though she mentally joked about their similarities, Michelle still expressed concern towards the child's father. Looking at Alex with eyes filled with a mix of care and worry, she asked, "Mr. Ye, did you not sleep well last night?" Alex took a seat across from her. He met her gaze for a brief moment, his expression neutral, before his attention seemed to wander elsewhere. In a soft voice, he merely replied with a noncommittal hum, not offering any further explanation. Seeing that he wasn't keen on continuing the conversation, Michelle didn't press any further. After all, she wasn't genuinely concerned about him. She turned her attention to the gloomy-looking child and asked

Chapter 33

When Brandon mentioned he had no objections, Michelle was taken aback.She had expected that Brandon, as the original author, might offer some guidance or at least share his perspective. After all, this was his creation. What if their visions clashed?Subconsciously looking up at Brandon, Michelle caught him staring intently at her, his gaze alight, as if countless stars were dancing within his eyes.She hesitated for a moment, then averted her eyes, giving a soft cough.Leonard was still keen on diverting Brandon's attention.Seeing that Brandon was trying to flirt with Michelle, he deftly steered the conversation back to the "Star Path" project, discussing the upcoming plotlines.With Michelle refining the direction and subplots of the "Star Path" project, they were gearing up to design the game's content and scripts.Though Leonard was the project director at NexRealm Studios, his expertise lay in game scene modeling. While he had a fair understanding of game narratives and scripts

Chapter 34

Alex deeply pondered over what might have upset Michelle, to the extent that he hardly paid any attention to the latter half of his meeting.He suspected that Michelle might be upset because he had been wrapped up in his work lately, leaving little time for their daughter, Lizzy.Today, Lizzy had unexpectedly called him. However, due to work, he informed her he'd be late coming home. Lizzy, he presumed, must be a tad upset about this.After all, Michelle didn't seem like someone who'd be annoyed over his inability to spend time with her.Alex sighed inwardly.Yes, he was indeed self-aware.With this realization, he quickly concluded the meeting.Before heading home, he made a detour to a nearby mall to pick up a few things.Upon entering his home, Alex noticed Michelle engrossed in her laptop, working on something, while Lizzy was cuddled up next to her, engrossed in an animated show on the TV.Michelle, sensing Alex's arrival, nudged their daughter.Lizzy looked up. Seeing that her f

Chapter 35

On Saturday morning, Lizzy Xia and Sophie Ye headed together to a local art workshop for their painting class. Nathan Ye and Aria Cheng, the young couple, seemed to have found themselves in a delicate situation. They had to go to the hospital for a check-up today, and had entrusted Alex Ye to look after Sophie.Understanding his cousin's concern for his wife, Alex had immediately agreed without a second thought. Having Lizzy around as a friend and playmate for Sophie was a good thing, especially since they were close like sisters. After the painting class, the two little girls proudly showcased their freshly crafted artworks to Alex, tilting their heads up expectantly, waiting for his praise. Recalling the expression on Michelle Xia's face the last time she praised a child, Alex couldn't help but chuckle before he began complimenting the young artists."You both did an amazing job, Lizzy and Sophie," Alex said. "You've improved a lot since last time."Children need affirmation, he

Chapter 36

When Alex Ye caught sight of Michelle Xia and Brandon Su, he experienced a fleeting moment of uncertainty.Although he knew they were discussing the "Star Path" project, he couldn't help but cast a probing glance their way. Especially towards Brandon, who he knew had intentions of pursuing his new colleague. To Alex, it looked like Brandon was standing a bit too close to Michelle, which irked him.He didn’t want Michelle to recognize him as the decision-maker behind NexRealm Studios, so he quickly averted his gaze.With a neutral tone, Alex asked, "Do you two know each other?"It seemed like he was directing the question at both Michelle and Brandon.Brandon, lost in his thoughts, hadn't even considered the possibility that Michelle might be unaware that Alex Ye was the major shareholder of NexRealm Studios. All he could think was, "Damn, the woman I’m interested in is actually my cousin-in-law," and "Should I really pursue someone already connected to my family?"Hearing Alex's query

Chapter 37

Inside the car, only the playful sounds of the two children could be heard. Alex remained silent, and so did Michelle.Amidst the silence, the air seemed to be infused with an element called "gravity."After a lengthy pause, Alex finally uttered a soft "Mmm."He said, "Indeed, one's reputation mirrors their character."Michelle then inquired, "NexRealm Studios has burned quite a bit of money on the 'Star Path' project, hasn't it?"Hearing her question, Alex felt his heart skip half a beat, and a sharp pain throbbed at his temples. He wondered if Michelle was already in the know.After some contemplation, he felt that in the grand scheme of things, this really was a minor issue.So, Alex responded, "It probably isn't that much."Hearing his words, Michelle silently uninstalled an app she had just downloaded.If he wasn't talking, then she wouldn't know anything.Michelle remarked, "I also think it isn't much. Let them keep burning money then."Alex: "..."Alright, he was now certain s

Chapter 38

Unaware, Derek Lin let out a sigh identical to Leonard Chen's. "This is the first time I've heard of someone refusing because the price was too high."Alex Ye thought to himself: *It seems like my employees might not be the sharpest tools in the shed.*Could anyone truly believe Michelle Xia's clearly disinterested excuse?Alex glanced at Derek, commenting, "Well, it's a first for me too."Derek let out a sigh, seeming to hold back words. He worried for the future of NexRealm Studios and for Leonard Chen's thinning hair.Noticing Derek hadn’t left by the end of the workday, Alex inquired, "Derek, are you looking to work overtime voluntarily?"Derek promptly made his exit.Alex had somewhat guessed Michelle's intention. He felt it was her way of "compensating" him, and she wasn’t keen on accepting it.Indeed, he did want to "compensate" her, trying to funnel money her way. Yet, she didn't fancy his financial offer.Considering that Michelle had negotiated with Leonard personally, they

Chapter 39

From the day Michelle Xia brought Lizzy Xia to the Ye residence, Alex Ye and Eleanor Ye had done thorough research about her. They knew she had dropped out of college after studying for less than two years.So, when Michelle expressed her wish to go back to school, Alex wasn't surprised at all. What did surprise him, however, was the subject she wanted to switch to. "You want to be a screenwriter?" he asked.In reality, becoming a screenwriter wasn't an easy path. For newcomers, without the guidance of a mentor, it was quite challenging to make a mark in the industry. Brandon Su had once considered entering the field but had given it up. He had thought, why not continue being a successful online novelist rather than getting scolded by superiors all day?Michelle pursuing a career in screenwriting was plausible. Eleanor had connections in the film industry and knew many screenwriters. However, veteran screenwriters weren't always keen on mentoring newcomers. Even if they were, building

Chapter 40

Aria Cheng was a model contracted under a company managed by Eleanor Ye. Initially, she was prominently active in major fashion shows both domestically and internationally. However, due to Nathan Ye and Sophie Ye, she began participating less in these events, transitioning more to behind-the-scenes roles and even evolving into a posture instructor.Today, representing her company, Aria had a meeting with the organizers of a particular fashion week to discuss potential collaborations. Yet, after waiting for what felt like ages, she spotted Michelle Xia and Brandon Su?Aria mused, *What a coincidence.*She discreetly took out her phone and snapped a quick picture, sending it to Nathan.Aria: Darling, am I seeing this right?Nathan: ???Nathan: Honey, be careful with those pictures. They could lead to complications.Aria had heard from Nathan that Alex Ye and Michelle Xia weren’t married yet. Initially, she assumed Alex might be an irresponsible playboy, feeling sympathetic for Michelle

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