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“I didn't realize you were in a conference. You said you'd dedicate three days to me, but you've been in meetings constantly. How frustrating.”
During the company's regular online meeting, a voice from a young woman appeared on Ryan Carter's display.
She didn't seem to realize what was happening and was acting coquettishly with Ryan as if no one was around.
The colleagues who were just making noise suddenly quieted down, as if they were all waiting for my reaction - Ryan's wife.
Everyone wants to see my jokes.
This time, I remained calm. I calmly said to the colleague, "Please continue and ignore any interference."

A Conference Call Affair

For several days afterward, I didn't encounter either of them.


Our paths crossed again at a business agreement signing between my father's corporation and Faith Group.


Olivia, elegantly attired, was positioned next to Ryan Carter.


Upon noticing me, their expressions momentarily clouded. However, given that this was my family's function, they refrained from causing a commotion.


Nathan Park, a friend from my younger years, approached to reminisce about the past.


Fortunately, the gathering concluded without incident.


To honor Nathan's homecoming, I organized a celebration the following week at Lotus Garden in the city's northern district.


His message, though unclear, conveyed that he wished I wouldn't attend.


Feeling unsettled, I disregarded his request and proceeded to the location.


Before I could enter, I overheard a heated discussion from within.


"Are you terminating the agreement solely because of Emma?"


Chapter 9