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Nora Ashford reported to Elysian on time the very next day.
Nora was 27, a graduate of a prestigious overseas university with prior investment banking experience. She was more than qualified to work at Elysian in its current state.
The only thing she still needed was time to familiarize herself with domestic tax laws and financial regulations.
“Ms. Porter,” Nora greeted Bethany politely.
Bethany nodded. “Ms. Ashford, your résumé is impressive. I hope your capabilities are just as outstanding.”
“Don’t worry. I’ll prove it with results,” Nora replied calmly.
Bethany personally accompanied Nora to the finance department, which in itself
demonstrated how highly she valued her.
The finance department was the brain of the company’s entire operation and naturally deserved careful attention.
Bethany announced, “From now on, Ms. Ashford will be in charge of the finance department. I expect everyone to cooperate fully with her.”
After that, she returned to her office and remained busy.
Axel had stubbornly refused to confess, leaving Bethany with no other option. She could only have him placed under administrative detention for a few days and fined several thousand dollars, which effectively closed the case.
When Holly heard about the outcome, she felt indignant. Over the phone, she questioned, Beth, why should he get off so lightly? Is there really no way to make things harder for Axel?”
Bethany laughed softly. “The scope of the administrative sanctions is limited, but the damage to Ella’s reputation is far greater. Don’t worry–this is as far as Axel will ever go.”
What would truly trouble him lay ahead, though that was a story for another time.
“Beth, how did those basketball tickets you mentioned turn out last time? Did Mr. Brennan
like them?”
Bethany massaged her temples. She hadn’t seen Silas in two days. She left early and returned late, and after work, stayed in her room as much as possible. They managed to miss each other
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perfectly.
Even living under the same roof, she and Silas were no different from strangers.
“Not really. He didn’t like them, or maybe I just messed things up.”
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After hearing Bethany’s story, Holly offered a half–baked guess. “Beth, I get the sense that Mr. Brennan may be jealous.”
Bethany was baffled. “Jealous of whom?”
“No, I mean–since you tried to set him up with someone else, could it be that the person he actually wanted to see at the stadium was you?”
Bethany froze. “Holly, have you forgotten that he likes men?”
“Right…” Holly couldn’t quite explain it either. After all, rumors about Silas‘ preferences had been around for years.
“Then is there any chance that he turned straight again?”
Bethany dismissed it as soon as she heard it. “Probably not. Unless he’s bisexual, but that’s kind of off–putting.”
“Forget it. Don’t overthink it. Aren’t you only in a ‘one–year marriage arrangement anyway? After that, I’ll introduce you to even more handsome straight guys.”
Bethany chuckled. “Alright. I’m hanging up. I need to get back to work.”
That afternoon, she stayed busy until her phone rang, only then realizing that it was nearly
time to leave.
“Aunt Betty, where are you?”
Bethany was surprised to hear Evan’s voice. “Evan, I’m still at the office.”
“Aunt Betty, I asked the driver to bring the car near your company.”
Evan suddenly sounded shy as he continued, “Cara really likes the hair clip you bought last time. I want to get another one, okay? Come with me to buy it!”
Bethany fell silent.
Was he really this precocious in first grade?
“Evan, did you tell your grandpa and dad about coming to see me?”
“I did! Grandpa even supports me coming to play with you.”
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Hearing that, Bethany had nothing more to say. “Alright. I’ll come down right away. Be good and wait in the car.”
There was a shopping mall right next to her office building, and she planned to take Evan
there.
She stepped into the elevator, and just as the doors were about to close, she heard a voice call
out.
“Wait!”
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