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“William, with your reputation, I feel so awkward asking you to be my personal chef!” Chloe said with a smile, clearly not taking his offer too seriously.
“I really owe you one for what happened, so I suppose this is a sort of compensation.”
William insisted, though, saying it was just dinner and wouldn’t take much of his time.
Chloe felt bad about refusing him too many times, so she relented.
“Alright, just come by when you have time. No need to come every day!”
Seeing her concede, William smiled, “Great, I’ll get the ingredients for tonight’s meal.”
William didn’t join Chloe and Michael on their way back but left on his own.
Inside the car, Michael was brooding. He’d already been dealing with one rival, James, and now another, William, seemed to be popping up everywhere. Michael’s mind was buzzing with irritation. Chloe glanced at Michael, noticing his frustration. His face looked as if it were about to explode with anger.
She sighed as she got out of the car, saying, “If you really don’t like William coming over, I can talk to him.”
Chloe looked at him like he’d just spoken in riddles. She bit her lip and decided not to press further.
Once inside the house, she hesitated for a moment before saying, “I’m planning to check out some places in the next couple of days.”
She thought, “I’m not staying here long-term. I’ll only consider returning home after James is out of the hospital. Until then, I’d rather not live with him.”
Michael froze. “Are you unhappy living here?”
Chloe replied, “It’s not about being unhappy. It’s just that our relationship has changed. Living together after a divorce, it doesn’t seem right.”
She thought, “Since we are divorced, how can we still live together after the divorce?”
Michael felt as though his heart was being pierced by a thousand needles. The pain was almost too much to bear.
After a long silence, as Chloe was about to head upstairs, he said, “I’ll be heading back home in a few days. Paramount Airlines and Shawn Heavy Industries both need me. So you won’t need to worry about finding a place.” Michael knew she was just unwilling to live with him. He thought, “I know she’d rather not deal with the hassle if I’m not here.”
William prepared an exquisite foreign meal for them, and Chloe praised his cooking, noting how every dish was both beautiful and delicious.
Meanwhile, Michael found the food tasteless. His attention was entirely focused on the interaction between Chloe and William.
Watching her smile at William was almost as painful as being stabbed.
“So, did you have a meeting today?” William asked Chloe as they chatted casually.
When Chloe mentioned she was working, William noted he knew Jeremy.
“He’s been to my restaurant before and seemed to enjoy my cooking.”
Chloe listened, realizing for the first time how shining brightly in one’s field, no matter what it was, could earn respect and admiration.
She had never understood the prestige that came with being a top-tier chef until now.
Before leaving, William asked, “What would you like to eat tomorrow? I can prep the ingredients in advance.”
Chloe, feeling she was already troubling William, simply told him to choose something. She didn’t want to add to his trouble.
After William left, Chloe received a call from the client.
“Ms. Nelson, after careful consideration, Mr. Portman is interested in both your proposal and Ms. Carey’s. We’d like to explore the possibility of combining them.”
Chloe’s brow furrowed slightly at the assistant’s words. Before she could fully process the information, the assistant continued, “If you and Ms. Carey can collaborate, we can schedule a time to sign the contract.” Chloe was taken aback. “Are you saying that you want me and Ms. Carey to manage this project together?”
“Yes, exactly. Mr. Portman believes that if you two can work together, the project will proceed smoothly. He’s confident that you’ll find a good synergy.”
Chloe almost laughed out loud.
She thought to herself, “Ariana and I have had two meetings so far, and both times nearly ended in a showdown.
And they think we’ll work together harmoniously?”
She thought to herself, “I could probably partner with just about anyone and it’d go more smoothly than working with Ariana.” “I’m sorry, but I don’t think this arrangement fits my situation very well,” Chloe said, trying to turn down the offer.
Even though she knew this job was a referral from James and could potentially boost her own reputation without relying on Jioleek’s name, the thought of working with someone she disliked was a daunting challenge. She wasn’t desperate for the project. It was better to follow her instincts and avoid unnecessary friction, which would make her work more efficient.
The assistant on the other end of the line said, “Ms. Nelson, there’s no rush to give us an answer right away. We can give you a day to consider. If you still feel it’s not a good fit, it’s okay to decline.” Chloe hesitated for a moment. “Alright, I’ll let you know by tomorrow.”
After hanging up, she noticed Michael had been watching her intently.
“Having trouble with the collaboration?” Michael asked, his experience making him quick to pick up on Chloe’s mood, even though he hadn’t overheard the details. Chloe ruffled her hair in frustration. “Yeah, they want me to work with Ariana.”
Michael’s dissatisfaction with Ariana was already known, especially after the incident where Chloe was trapped in the villa room thanks to Ariana’s scheming. Hearing this now only fueled his irritation.
“A person that relies on such petty tactics, what are they thinking to choose her?”
Chloe sighed, “Ariana’s proposals are actually quite impressive. She’s just too slick with her office politics.”
Today in the meeting room, Chloe had listened to Ariana’s pitch.
Ariana had earned her spot as a top contender for a reason. If she played fair, Chloe might even respect her as a rival.
“Great skills don’t mean much when the character’s lacking,” Michael scoffed.
His disdain was palpable, and Chloe shot him a look.
True, work capability and character weren’t always linked, but she couldn’t help but reflect on Michael’s own past misdeeds.
She thought, “His character isn’t exactly spotless either.”
Michael grumbled, “I’m no saint myself, which is why Shawn Heavy Industries is having its issues. It was only a matter of time.” Chloe was taken aback by his self-awareness.
She packed up, planning to visit the hospital.
“I’ll drive you,” Michael offered.
Chloe, putting on her shoes by the entrance, didn’t turn around. “No need. I’ll update James about today’s events. Don’t worry about it.” Before Michael could protest, Chloe had already opened the door and left, giving him no chance to argue.
At the hospital, Chloe recounted the day’s events to James.
“What do you think? Should I take the job?”
James had recommended this opportunity, so she valued his opinion.
“You’re the one with the skills. What’s there to be afraid of?” James replied, glancing at her from his bed with a calm demeanor. “But…”
Chloe didn’t get to finish her thought.
“Are you really going to throw away such a rare chance just because of personal issues? Do you want to spend your career under the Jioleek name forever?”
Despite the lucrative nature of the Jioleek gigs, they were unstable.
Becoming a renowned name in the field of network forensics under her own name would eliminate many uncertainties. “Chloe, you’re a mother now.”
His words hit her hard, plunging her into deep reflection.
In the past, Chloe had always believed that she could spend her entire life as Jioleek, content to linger in the shadows.
As long as she was doing what she loved and could make a living, that was enough for her.
But now that she was pregnant, her perspective had shifted dramatically. Chloe wanted her child to be able to proudly declare who their mother was and what she did for a living, just like any other kid. Taking a position at Bright Moon International was her first step into the limelight, a chance to step out from behind the curtain. And now, she had the opportunity to make her mark again.
With that thought in mind, a sense of resolve began to form within Chloe.
The nurse came in to change James’ bandages, and seeing the still red and angry wound, Chloe instinctively twitched the corner of her mouth, as if feeling his pain herself. “Does your head still hurt?” Chloe asked, gesturing towards the spot on his head where he’d been hit at the bar the night before while looking for Vicky. “Not really,” James replied.
“Where are Vicky and Maggie today? They’re not around,” Chloe continued, trying to make conversation.
James shrugged. “How would I know? I’m not their keeper. If they’re not here, it’s not the end of the world for me.”
He had no interest in prying into their whereabouts.
The fact that they weren’t bothering him was just fine by James.
“Don’t you ever think about your own future? Maggie seems pretty genuine about her feelings for you. Aren’t you going to give her a chance?”
Chloe knew she shouldn’t be meddling, but as a friend, she wanted to see him with someone who would stick by his side.
Ideally, it would be someone he liked and someone who truly cared about him.
“Chloe, are you starting on your love advice again?” James asked, sounding slightly exasperated.
“Love advice? What’s that supposed to mean?”
James said, “You know, trying to set people up or push them into relationships.
“What’s so bad about that? I don’t see why it’s necessary to be tied down to just one person.”
“I’m just making a suggestion. It’s up to you whether you want to face the truth or not. It’s all about what you decide.”
“Thanks for the suggestion, but I’d prefer if you didn’t offer any more.” James’ tone had taken on a sullen edge, a rare occurrence.
Chloe recalled that he hardly ever got genuinely angry, even when he’d provocatively teased Michael about his gun.
This time, however, it was clear he was truly upset.
“Alright, I won’t push it. It’s your life, after all,” Chloe said, quickly dropping the topic to avoid further discomfort.
But just as she was about to leave, James brought it up again.
“You haven’t exactly sorted out your own life. How can you judge mine?”
Chloe shot back, “What do you mean, ‘not sorted out’? I’ve never felt clearer about my own life.”
“Michael still thinks the baby you’re carrying is mine. As the months go by, have you figured out how you’ll keep this from him and the child? Have you thought about letting the baby actually call me Dad?” Chloe was taken aback, her mouth opening in surprise.
She hadn’t thought that far ahead.
“Chloe, I don’t have a particular desire for marriage, and you’ve lost faith in it after your recent divorce. Maybe we should just make the best of things and settle for each other.” James’ voice was half-joking, but it made Chloe’s skin crawl.
“Don’t even think about it. I have no intention of stepping back into the graveyard of marriage.”
Even if it meant raising the child alone, that was still easier for her than getting married again.
The thought of her previous three years in a marriage felt like a nightmare.
“You’re so uptight. I was just teasing you. Don’t take it seriously.”
James chuckled, turning onto his side and pulling the blanket over himself, claiming he was tired.
Chloe stayed with him for a while, but once she noticed his breathing had evened out, she adjusted his blanket and quietly left.
As soon as Chloe was gone, James’ blue eyes snapped open, clear and alert, completely devoid of sleepiness.
He thought about Chloe’s fearful expression when she talked about marriage and couldn’t help but chuckle softly, gazing at the moon outside and sinking into a long silence. Later, Chloe returned to the resort, as the client had mentioned she could test working with Ariana first.
If it didn’t work out, she could always bow out of the project later.
Ariana was surprised to see her when she showed up.
Ariana had assumed that Chloe would never agree to work alongside her, given Chloe’s personality.
She was even relieved, thinking that handling the project on her own wouldn’t be too bad.
But to her surprise, Chloe showed up anyway.
Chloe took her time setting up her things, picked a desk that was away from others, and, after checking her computer thoroughly, finally plugged in her USB drive. “Ms. Nelson, I didn’t expect you to show up!” Ariana said, leaning against Chloe’s desk with a playful grin.
Chloe smiled, “It’s work, why wouldn’t I come?”
She wasn’t the one who had been left out. As James had pointed out, she was better than Ariana. The project was a piece of cake for her, and she wasn’t about to pass up this opportunity. Seeing Chloe’s calm demeanor, Ariana felt a lump in her throat. She turned away, saying, “Well, since you’re here, let’s get started. We shouldn’t waste any more time.” Ariana had hoped to dominate the situation, given her status as a top hacker.
But she was caught off guard by Chloe’s speed and efficiency.
Chloe’s response times and problem-solving abilities far outstripped her own. Every time Ariana wanted to delegate a task, Chloe had already finished it and tossed a new challenge her way. Ariana went from being in control to being constantly on the back foot. The entire morning was a flurry of activity, yet she had no clear idea of what she was actually working on. At lunchtime, Chloe decided to grab a bite outside.
As she left, Ariana seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, surprised by Chloe’s relentless work ethic.
Walking out of the room, Chloe spotted William.
“Aren’t you supposed to be competing tomorrow?” She asked.
William smiled, “Mr. Portman sent me to cook a meal. It should be for you two.”
The staff was minimal, and since William only needed to prepare two meals, it wasn’t a hassle.
“He paid me well, and it was fun to do. It’s all set up in the cafeteria, so you can just help yourselves.”
William then glanced at Ariana, who had come out from behind Chloe.
And she deliberately bumped into her as she passed by.
Chloe nearly lost her balance, but William was quick to catch her.
“Are you okay?”
Chloe nodded. “I’m fine.”
She knew that only those who felt insecure about themselves would try to get a leg up through petty actions like this.
“Is she your colleague? I heard she’s been giving you a hard time,” William remarked, having heard some of the backgrounds about their competition for the project. Chloe merely smiled, unbothered, “It’s no big deal.”
To her, it didn’t affect her work efficiency or warrant dwelling on past issues. She had no reason to let it linger.
William squeezed Chloe’s arm, adding mysteriously, “Don’t worry, people like her will have their tough days ahead.”
Chloe glanced at him with a light laugh. “I’ll head over now. You take care of your stuff.”
William watched as she walked into the cafeteria before heading off himself.
Inside the cafeteria, Chloe chose a table by the window and was about to dig in when a few flustered servers hurried over.
“You can take it over there,” Chloe said, dismissing the thought with a shrug.
It was just a dish. She wasn’t overly concerned about it.
The server bent down and carried the dish away, and only then did Chloe begin to eat.
William’s usual standard was evident in the taste and presentation – delicious and meticulously arranged.
In the afternoon, Chloe focused on her computer work, and Ariana appeared busy as well, though her expression was less than pleasant. Her assistant whispered in her ear, a worried look on his face, “Ariana, are you feeling okay?”
Chloe glanced over, noting that Ariana’s complexion did seem off.
Ariana had assumed that Chloe would never agree to work alongside her, given Chloe’s personality.
She was even relieved, thinking that handling the project on her own wouldn’t be too bad.
But to her surprise, Chloe showed up anyway.
Chloe took her time setting up her things, picked a desk that was away from others, and, after checking her computer thoroughly, finally plugged in her USB drive. “Ms. Nelson, I didn’t expect you to show up!” Ariana said, leaning against Chloe’s desk with a playful grin.
Chloe smiled, “It’s work, why wouldn’t I come?”
She wasn’t the one who had been left out. As James had pointed out, she was better than Ariana. The project was a piece of cake for her, and she wasn’t about to pass up this opportunity. Seeing Chloe’s calm demeanor, Ariana felt a lump in her throat. She turned away, saying, “Well, since you’re here, let’s get started. We shouldn’t waste any more time.” Ariana had hoped to dominate the situation, given her status as a top hacker.
But she was caught off guard by Chloe’s speed and efficiency.
Chloe’s response times and problem-solving abilities far outstripped her own. Every time Ariana wanted to delegate a task, Chloe had already finished it and tossed a new challenge her way. Ariana went from being in control to being constantly on the back foot. The entire morning was a flurry of activity, yet she had no clear idea of what she was actually working on. At lunchtime, Chloe decided to grab a bite outside.
As she left, Ariana seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, surprised by Chloe’s relentless work ethic.
Walking out of the room, Chloe spotted William.
“Aren’t you supposed to be competing tomorrow?” She asked.
William smiled, “Mr. Portman sent me to cook a meal. It should be for you two.”
The staff was minimal, and since William only needed to prepare two meals, it wasn’t a hassle.
“He paid me well, and it was fun to do. It’s all set up in the cafeteria, so you can just help yourselves.”
William then glanced at Ariana, who had come out from behind Chloe.
And she deliberately bumped into her as she passed by.
Chloe nearly lost her balance, but William was quick to catch her.
“Are you okay?”
Chloe nodded. “I’m fine.”
She knew that only those who felt insecure about themselves would try to get a leg up through petty actions like this.
“Is she your colleague? I heard she’s been giving you a hard time,” William remarked, having heard some of the backgrounds about their competition for the project. Chloe merely smiled, unbothered, “It’s no big deal.”
To her, it didn’t affect her work efficiency or warrant dwelling on past issues. She had no reason to let it linger.
William squeezed Chloe’s arm, adding mysteriously, “Don’t worry, people like her will have their tough days ahead.”
Chloe glanced at him with a light laugh. “I’ll head over now. You take care of your stuff.”
William watched as she walked into the cafeteria before heading off himself.
Inside the cafeteria, Chloe chose a table by the window and was about to dig in when a few flustered servers hurried over.
Candy noticed the scowl on Wesley’s face and realized he must have misunderstood. “I’m here to meet Chloe. He just came along with her.” She hadn’t known William would be here until she arrived, and it wasn’t her intention to keep Wesley in the dark.
Asher, who had been covertly watching the scene unfold while waiting for his coffee, suddenly realized he had completely forgotten the reason he had come. “Mr. Cooper, your coffee is ready!”
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