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Albert winced sharply, a flicker of pain crossing his face.
Florence’s stiletto heels weren’t just for show. The sharp tips didn’t need to pierce his shoes to make their point.
As he instinctively loosened his grip on her waist, Florence’s expression remained the picture of innocence.
“Oh, I think I saw a cockroach earlier. Not
sure where it scurried off to.”
Charles chuckled, amused by her deliberate nonchalance. “I’ll make sure
to notify the hospital management. A thorough disinfection might be in order.”
Thank you, Mr. Foster,” Florence replied
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with a smile that carried just the right amount of sincerity.
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Meanwhile, Albert, standing on the sidelines, might as well have been invisible. His handsome features twisted
with a storm of frustration as he realized she was blatantly ignoring him.
To make it worse, her words carried a
subtle sting of mockery he couldn’t miss.
His thoughts churned darkly. She was his wife, yet she stood here openly ridiculing him in front of others.
Isabella’s words echoed in his mind. Florence had only started acting this way after meeting Charles, someone with an impeccable background. Now, it seemed she couldn’t care less about him. 2/10
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Suddenly, two children dashed past, their playful jostling catching Florence off guard. She stumbled, her balance precarious as she tilted toward the floor.
Both Albert and Charles reacted at the same time, reaching out to steady her.
But Florence, quick as ever, grasped the nearby wall, regaining her footing without their help.
Albert’s gaze flickered toward Charles, who nonchalantly withdrew his outstretched hand. A shadow of unease passed over his face, but he quickly masked it, turning his attention back to
Florence with a rare hint of concern.
“Are you alright?”
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His sudden display of care did little to warm her.
In her previous life, Albert had rarely, if ever, shown such worry for her. He had always assumed she had schemed her way into his life, and his attitude had remained icy.
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Florence had tried to bridge the gap, thinking his aloofness was just part of his
nature.
But whenever Isabella was around, Albert’s priorities were glaringly obvious. No matter the situation, he never
hesitated to take Isabella’s side.
Florence had cried, confronted him, and even fought, but her efforts were met with accusations of being unreasonable. His
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indifference had only grown colder over time.
Now, after she had resolved to walk
away,
he suddenly decided to show concern.
She felt a wave of revulsion at the thought. She replied curtly, “I’m fine.”
Without sparing him another glance, she turned her attention to Charles, her tone professional yet poised. “Mr. Foster, if your schedule permits, I’d like to discuss our potential collaboration this
afternoon.”
A five–billion–dollar investment wasn’t
something to approach lightly, and Florence intended to handle it with care.
Charles‘ expression softened, a faint smile
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your company.”
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Florence blinked, momentarily surprised by his initiative. Recovering quickly, she nodded. “I’ll be expecting you then.”
Extending her hand, she initiated a handshake, a polite, standard gesture that somehow managed to appear far more intimate in Albert’s eyes.
His jaw tightened as he watched the brief interaction, his thoughts spiraling into jealousy and anger.
Once Charles stepped into the elevator,
Albert’s mask of restraint shattered. His
eyes blazed with ice–cold fury as he glared at Florence. “You’ve really hit a new low. Flirting with him just to get my attention? How pathetic can you get?”
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Florence’s gaze turned frosty, her voice laced with disdain. “Albert, do yourself a favor and take a good look in the mirror. You’re not even worth my time anymore.”
With that, she cast him a cold glance, spun on her heel, and walked away without hesitation.
She had far more important things to focus on, like preparing for her meeting with Charles. She wanted to present herself as a competent and reliable business partner, not someone weighed down by unnecessary drama.
When Florence arrived at the office, the manager, Peter Law, was visibly shocked.
“Ms. Brooks, what brings you to the
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company today?”
Florence gave him a cold, indifferent glance. “Why, am I not allowed to be here?”
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Peter quickly recovered, but a flicker of discomfort passed through his eyes. “Of course not. As the Executive Vice President, personally appointed by the chairman, you’re more than qualified to
be here.“
His words sounded like flattery, but there was an underlying tone of sarcasm.
It was clear he believed Florence had gotten her position only because of her father’s status, not her own abilities.
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Florence, however, wasn’t in the mood to entertain his nonsense. Her gaze remained icy as she thought about Peter. This was the same man who had betrayed the company after her father’s death and sided with Albert. She made a mental note
to look into him further. He had no place
here.
Instead of confronting him outright, she said coolly, “Let the departments know we’ll be having a meeting. This afternoon, Mr. Foster from Apex Group will be here to discuss a potential partnership.”
Peter was taken aback. “What? Mr. Foster is supposed to be working with the Morris Group. Why would he be interested in
us?”
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“Ms. Brooks, I didn’t mean it that way…”
Florence smirked, her eyes full of
have a
sharpness. “Mr. Law, it seems you lot of interest in joining Albert’s company. If you’d like, I can have a word with him. But I wonder, if you do go to Albert’s side, whether you’ll still have the same place?”
Peter’s face turned pale as the weight of
her words hit him.
Without waiting for him to respond, Florence turned and walked toward the
meeting room.
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