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“Karter, I told you so many times—don’t come here,” Jade said, clearly stressed as she met Karter at the company cafeteria.“What’s wrong?” he asked, flashing her a cute smile, as if clueless about her predicament. “You’re single, I’m single. I don’t see anything wrong if people see us together.”“You’re missing the point,” she sighed, sitting across from him at a table for four in the corner of the café. “Karter, I’m way out of your league. Don’t you feel ashamed being seen with someone like me? And this is my workplace. What would my colleagues think of me?”“Jade—”“And,” she cut him off with a wave of her index finger, stopping him mid-sentence, “you are not single. Don’t you have a supermodel girlfriend abroad?”“That’s our secret. You don’t even have to mention that,” he said. “What do you want? I’ll go line up.”The cafeteria was self-service since it was intended for employees only. Even the company executives were rarely seen there.So, Karter’s presence stood out. Of course,

"I came here personally because it doesn’t sit right with me that people from our own work family would spread baseless rumors about mine.So let me set the record straight—Zia is my great-granddaughter, but she is not Jade’s daughter with Zane. She’s Zane’s niece, the daughter of his late sister, Zaira. And the Frost family is deeply grateful to Jade for stepping up and caring for that little girl like her own.Because of her quiet strength, her dedication, and the grace she’s shown through all this, Zane and I both agree—she’s earned more. So starting today, Jade Collins will officially be part of our executive team.And let me be perfectly clear: anyone who dares slander her again—through gossip, disrespect, or anything underhanded—will be dealt with.”It was a short message from Helena, but it was enough to turn the earlier accusations against Jade around.Jade couldn’t help but cry in secret. She had expected to be fired—maybe even cut off from Zia’s life. But perhaps the Frosts

“Is your work area comfortable enough?”Zane sat behind his elegant desk while Jade stood in front of it, her posture straight but tense.“Yes, Mr. Frost. Thank you,” she replied, trying to keep her voice calm. But she couldn’t help wondering—why did he seem to be in such a bad mood? Did something go wrong during his meeting?“Comfortable enough to take personal phone calls during work hours?”Jade blinked, caught off guard by the sharpness in his tone. But he was right—she had taken a personal call, and she'd been caught red-handed.“I’m sorry,” she said quietly. “It won’t happen again.”“Jade, this department is the busiest in the entire company. I don’t allow personal calls during work hours unless it’s an emergency. Make sure you remember that.”“Yes, Mr. Frost,” she said again, bowing her head slightly.“Ask Ryan to come in.”With that, he dismissed her.Jade sighed as she stepped out of the office. She shouldn’t have taken that call. But it was done—and there was nothing she cou

The days that followed were rather formal between Zane and Jade. He only spoke to her about work-related matters, and they no longer shared meals at home.With Zane’s wedding just a few months away, Jade told herself that the emotional distance was good for her. At least, that’s what her mind believed—her heart, however, disagreed and ached. Deep down, she had hoped to at least remain friends with the man she loved.Still, she was in no position to do anything but play along, especially when Catherine frequently requested her company for wedding preparations.Jade kept herself busy with her tasks, trying to distract her thoughts, when her phone lit up with a message notification beside her.‘I’m coming over for a meeting with your boss.’She only read the preview and didn’t dare respond. Ever since Zane caught her taking a personal call on her first day, Jade had been careful not to repeat the mistake.Besides, she already knew Karter was coming over for a meeting with Zane. Did he fo

Jade’s head snapped to the side when Catherine’s palm collided with her cheek—hard. The sound echoed through the room.“Catherine!” Zane and Karter moved instantly, stepping between Jade and the enraged woman, instinctively shielding her.Jade, who had been preparing for discharge with the two men assisting her, staggered slightly from the force of the slap. The sting bloomed across her skin, hot and humiliating. She blinked, stunned, staring back at Catherine in disbelief.The other woman was shaking with fury.“See?” Catherine hissed, eyes burning as she took in how Zane positioned himself protectively in front of Jade. “What a whore!”The accusation cut through the air like a blade. Zane’s expression darkened instantly. Karter’s jaw tensed, his hand twitching as if he was restraining himself from stepping forward.Jade touched her cheek gingerly, her mind still trying to catch up with what had just happened. She couldn’t even form words yet.Although both Zane and Karter were ther