A few clear tears streamed down Michael’s face as he sobbed heart-wrenchingly; why did it have to come to this?Joshua looked triumphantly at Michael, who was kneeling before him. “Did you hear that? She doesn’t want to see you again, so I’ll set you free today. If I ever catch you seducing my wife again, I will not forgive you.” Glancing at his secretary, he added, “Take him to have his hand treated.” Then, Michael was led out by the secretary.Astrid stared vacantly at the spot where Michael had just been kneeling. Her body trembled involuntarily; she wrapped her arms around herself, truly terrified. Seeing Astrid so fearful, Joshua’s mood suddenly improved—could it be true? The unrelated staff in the room should have left long ago. He walked over to Astrid and looked at her with a kind face. “Now then, Astrid, the floor is cold. I’ll help you back into bed.”With that, he lifted Astrid and carried her to the hospital bed. At that moment, Joshua’s handsome face suddenly appeared rig

"It’s truly thanks to Joshua this time; if it weren’t for Joshua, our Mari and her grandmother..." Marilyn’s mother wiped away her tears and looked at Joshua gratefully.Joshua was originally meant to be her son-in-law. She had been aware for a long time that he liked her daughter. As Marilyn's mother, she herself was very supportive of the relationship.Joshua was handsome, the Steel Company was one of the largest enterprises in the country, and Joshua was obsessed with her daughter.Joshua looked at Marilyn's mother, Lilian Dean, and nodded slightly toward her. "It’s all right, this is what I should do. Marilyn and I are friends; this small favor is nothing."Even though he said that, in reality, it was because Joshua knew very well that Marilyn’s grandmother had loved Marilyn since she was young, and Marilyn loved her dearly as well.If he hadn't realized in time that something was wrong with Marilyn's grandmother that day, she would have certainly missed the critical window for tr

At that moment, within the Steel Company’s corporate headquarters, every corner of the office was buzzing about the new vice president. The news of Joshua’s cooperation with the Dean Enterprise had been announced only a short time ago.For the staff, this sudden announcement was utterly baffling, as Steel Company and Dean Enterprise had never crossed paths before. But yesterday, they finally discovered why these two unrelated companies were collaborating.When Marilyn Dean appeared at the headquarters as a partner of the Steel Company, everyone began gossiping about this woman who had suddenly surfaced by Joshua’s side—a man who, as everyone knew, had remained strictly alone since taking over the company.Of course, they had no idea that Joshua was already married. When Joshua wed, there was no ceremony, no grand celebration. Just a signature and a wedding photo with Astrid. That was it; the marriage was official, but he never announced it. This had been the sole condition he promised

As she stood at the entrance, she checked her watch: it was already 1:30 PM.She let out a soft sigh.It seemed she really wouldn't be able to catch Joshua today. It was all her fault—if only she had waited at the main entrance earlier, would she have seen him?The rice inside the thermal container had already grown cold. She decided she would reheat it tonight; it would be a true shame to throw it away. With a heavy heart, she turned to head home, but at that exact moment, the sight of two people walking toward the building caught her off guard."Joshua?" Looking at that familiar back, Astrid softly called his name. He was finally back. The thought filled her heart with a sudden surge of joy, but that happiness didn't last even a second before it was shattered by the sight of their tightly interlaced hands.The man she called out to had no intention of stopping; he continued to hold the woman’s hand as they prepared to walk up the building's steps. "Joshua! Is that you?" Astrid refus

Astrid was caught off guard by the man rushing past her; she stumbled and nearly fell to the ground. After regaining her footing, she could only watch as the figure disappeared rapidly into the distance.Suddenly, someone grabbed Astrid’s shoulder. "Young lady, could you do me a favor?" Astrid heard the voice behind her and quickly turned her head. Standing before her was a panting woman who, judging by her attire, appeared to be quite well-to-do."My bag has been stolen, can you help me?" The woman looked at Astrid with sincere desperation. Astrid looked back at her, hesitating for a moment.But when she saw the exhausted look in the woman's eyes, she nodded. Without further doubt, she took off after the thief in the direction he had vanished.Astrid knew that, generally, wealthy people like this didn't worry about being robbed unless they had something truly irreplaceable in their possession—something so important that money couldn't buy it back. Seeing how frantic the woman was, th