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They halted and turned around to find a well-dressed, smiling middle-aged man approaching, accompanied by his secretary and a few subordinates.
“Hi, Uncle Dominic,” Alyssa greeted him with a smile. Dominic Taylor, Winston’s only brother and the current vice chairman of KS Group’s board of directors, was a friendly and sophisticated man.
Though not as handsome as Winston, Dominic carried himself well. Unlike Winston’s stern demeanor,
Dominic appeared easygoing.
“Lyse, I have not seen you in a while. You’ve grown to be so pretty!” Dominic scanned her and flashed a surprised smile.
“Yes, it’s been a while. You look younger and more energetic, Alyssa replied politely.
“You’re still as sweet as when you were a kid! remarked Dominic. He turned to Jonah and asked, “Jonah,
I saw you headed in that direction. Are you bringing Lyse to check out her new office?”
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“I heard from Winston that Lyse is starting work at KS Group. Which department and role will she undertake? Since I have some time today, shall I give her a tour? Dominic offered.
Alyssa and Jonah exchanged glances in the face of Dominic’s enthusiasm
Jonah replied flatly, “We’ll have to wait for Dad’s further instructions. I’m sure he will assign Lyse a suitable role to make use of her talent. We’ll update you when we get the news.
“Oh, of course! Sounds good. I’ll wait for the good news, Lyse!” Then, Dominic thought of something and smiled at Lyse. “By the way, Renee sent you a gift when she heard you’re joining KS Group. She’s got it delivered to your office. Go check it out!”
Renee Taylor was Dominic’s only child and Alyssa’s cousin. The two had not met for a while, and they didn’t exactly share a good relationship.
Alyssa flashed a smile in amusement. “Is it? That’s thoughtful of her.”
The group made their way to Alyssa’s new office. When they were near, Sean pointed at the entrance with a look of disbelief. ‘Ms. Alyssa, look. What are those?”
Frowning, Alyssa spotted two huge items by the door. A few employees who passed by pointed at the items while giggling.
When they neared the door, Jonah and Alyssa both looked astonished at the two large wreaths placed there.
“Uncle Dominic, is that Renee’s welcome gift for Lyse?” Jonah pondered while shooting an icy glare at
Dominic.
Dominic had wanted to deny it, but he noticed that Renee had signed her name on the card.
He was left with no choice but to reply with a chuckle, “Gosh, Renee is such a blunt child! She studied design abroad at Hestrya. Their customs are different from ours. They would buy wreaths with white flowers for celebrations.”
“But she’s in Cyrris now. If she doesn’t change her habits, people will only take that as ignorance,” Jonah retorted coldly, ignoring Dominic’s explanation.
“Oh, Jonah, you shouldn’t have said that. Renee did not mean any harm.
“Right, Jonah. Renee had good intentions,” Alyssa chimed in. She was smiling and unbothered by the infuriating situation. She appeared generous in front of her subordinates.
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Dominic’s smile froze after hearing Alyssa mock Renee.
Jonah and Alyssa entered her new office. When the door shut behind them, she snickered and sat on the couch. “Renee is such a bitch. She’s already giving me trouble before I officially join the company- always so impatient.”
Jonah poured her a glass of water and sighed. “She competed for stickers with you in preschool. When you were in elementary school, you competed against her for the lead role in a dance performance,
“She’s been competing against you for her entire life, but she’s never won once. I would have given up if i were her, but I’m surprised by her persistence.
“She has been losing to me when we were young. She’d be naive to think that she could win when we are now adults,” remarked Alyssa. She took a sip of water with a glint in her eyes. “Things are different now. If she works against me, I will not hesitate to get rid of her, even if she’s family.”
“Of course, you won’t. You always retaliate against those who oppose you. I know you’re tough,” Jonah commented, sitting beside her and wrapping an arm around her shoulder.
He offered a piece of advice with concern, “Starting here, you’ll find the company is a battlefield. The challenges are tenfold compared to KS World Hotel. Be extra careful, especially around Uncle Dominic.
“He’s built a faction, and Dad goes easy on him because he’s Dad’s only brother. You need to be very cautious dealing with Uncle Dominic.”
“Got it,” Alyssa replied with an unreadable look in her eyes. “I will treat their family well if they behave, and we’ll get along nicely. However, if they try to go against me, I will not hesitate to go hard on them and publicly humiliate him.”
Jonah squinted at her and warned, “Girl, you shouldn’t exaggerate. Remember, Uncle Dominic is the vice chairman of the company board.”
She haughtily lifted her chin and scoffed. “Hmph! My dad is the chairman! I’m not afraid of Uncle Dominic.
“By the way, have you informed Jeremy about your transfer?” Jonah suddenly shifted the topic.
She blinked at him and pressed her lips, asking. “Why should I tell him? Why does he need to know?”
Jonah was taken aback. He then smiled wryly. “That’s true.”
At that moment, her phone rang. Her heart sank as she wondered if it was Jeremy. When she checked her phone, she saw Jameson’s name on the screen.
Jonah quietly stole a glance at her screen, and a frown crept onto his face. He’d rather the caller be Jeremy.
“Jimmy?” Alyssa answered the phone calmly. 1
“Lyse, I’m in Belbanks now,” Jameson said tenderly. The sound of waves crashing, unique to Belbanks, could be heard in his background. His voice was filled with charm and passion.
He added, “I believe you must be in Belbanks as well. Do you have time to meet up?”
She checked her wristwatch, looking shocked. “Do you mean right now?”
“If you’re busy now, I can wait for you for as long as it takes.”
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On the street opposite the KS Group building, Jameson leaned casually against his car door, hands in pockets, basking in the twilight glow as he fixated on the building’s entrance.
He had been waiting for Alyssa to reach out to him. Even if they couldn’t meet, he would be satisfied with a text from her.
Disappointment settled in, confirming his suspicions that he did not hold any weight to her.
Worse, he knew for sure that Alyssa had a place for Jeremy in her heart. It was concealed beneath the aftermath of her divorce and reluctance to admit her feelings.
Jameson adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and put on an icy look that contrasted the brilliant glow around him.
*Jimmy!”
Upon hearing Alyssa’s sweet voice, he immediately put on a warm smile. “Lyse, you’re finally here.”
She shuffled up to him, hands on her back, and tilted her head quizically. “From the sound of it, you’ve waited for a long time. Is that true? I thought you just arrived.”
Her demeanor was like a cheerful teen-the same girl who had saved him from the abyss 15 years ago. Every time he saw her, he couldn’t move his eyes from her, even if he typically remained stoic around
Women
“I’ve been waiting for a while. I’ve been yearning to see you since Madam Lyla’s birthday,” he replied with a hint of disappointment. Coupled with his pale face, he appeared unexpectedly vulnerable.
She was taken by surprise at his words and was reminded of her abrupt departure from the party. She hadn’t had a proper conversation with Jameson and Lily that night, which she considered impolite of her.
“I’m so sorry. You must have heard about the incident. Everything was a mess. I was worried about the safety of my family, and that’s why-“
“Lyse, you really should apologize to me,” Jameson interjected, suddenly serious.
Perplexed, she asked, “Hm?”
“You should apologize for not turning to me when you were in great trouble,” Jameson asserted, stepping closer to her with a touch of disgruntlement. “Do you not trust me? Or do you believe I wouldn’t be of much help?”
“Jimmy, that’s not how I see you…”
“I deeply regret arriving late, just after Jeremy. If I had been there earlier, I could have protected you, too,” he argued, his tone growing intense. Regrets gnawed at his soul.
“Wow, you totally shouldn’t! It was such a violent attack. You could have ended up with head trauma,” she said, waving her hands at him.
Each time she met his gaze, an unsettling feeling overcame her. She said, “Jeremy took the blow for me. You should stay out of this.”