ed soul for so long that you've started to believe it

y been trying to drive a we

. Before she could respond, Nei

adn't intervened, Felix would have continued his harassment. Neil was

den from him. Neil had been restless and anxious over the past weeks, while Lise had

sion in the air was palpable. Li

could negatively affect Aimee's view of them

ephens, our private room is just over there. Why don't

th disdain. "When did I

re taken aback b

hinking Iris will work with someone as morally co

stunned and unable

cipated Aimee's

more than any

ise didn't dare to conf

ed icy in response

tance to cooperate might be

ken ill of them to Aimee, causing

yn, Neil's company is in crisis. Instead of helping, you

and added, "Katelyn, are y

ecting their cooperation, feelin

Before she could respond, Aimee defended he

er. It's not you. Unlike you, he's respectable and hasn't been involved in any scandals. He adheres strictly

ing his arm to calm him. Forcing a smile, she said to Aimee, "Miss Steph

est in your attempts to cover up. If you continue, you'll only diminish m

ssed and frustrated. Katelyn smile

o speak, she noticed a

turned to

guards moved w

ed intimidating, and they wer

it, he exuded an air of sop

eyes, deep and wintery, could captivate and unsettle anyone who met his gaze. People felt a palpabl

ve, the crowd parted instinctively, o

e, her eyes wide

s imagining it when she reali

of Adams Group, a col

estate and later expanded into

become one of the fastest growing companies in the world. A

significant role in

tened, his eyes reflec

roached Katelyn. His deep voice was

y for bei