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“I know,” Jeffrey replied nonchalantly.

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Stanley grew increasingly confused, feeling his mind couldn’t keep pace. “Knowing that, you still let Andrea confront Rebecca? Aren’t you worried Rebecca might suffer badly?”

Jeffrey remained silent. He thought gains and losses were matters of personal choice.

Stanley spoke earnestly, “Take my advice. Don’t try keeping Rebecca through this method. Her stubborn nature won’t conform to your expectations.”

Jeffrey lifted his eyes to meet Stanley’s gaze. The latter straightened his posture and added, “I’ll say this even if you stare me down.”

Jeffrey toyed with his phone. “What evidence do you have that you’re right and I’m wrong?”

Stanley blinked, unable to think of any evidence.

“You’ve never been in a relationship or had long–term friendships with women,” Jeffrey said, landing the blow clean. “But I’ve spent five whole years with Rebecca.”

Stanley froze. He tried to argue using his own perspective but realized personalities varied. His previous arguments stemmed from his viewpoint. He wondered, ‘What if Rebecca actually responds to Jeffrey’s approach?

‘After all, compared to an outsider like me with minimal interactions, Jeffrey lived with her day in and day out for five years. He probably knows her better.

“But…” Stanley finally offered after consideration, “Nobody likes being targeted by a rival in love.”

Jeffrey’s gaze drifted, and he was lost in thought. Stanley fell silent.

After a long pause, Jeffrey suddenly asked, “Any upcoming parties or social events?”

“No,” Stanley replied, perplexed. “Why?”

Jeffrey absently rubbed his phone and didn’t reply.

“You never cared about these things before,” Stanley pressed.

“Is next Wednesday the exact 10th anniversary of PrimePlay Technologies?” Jeffrey asked, recalling the information he had casually glanced at and thinking of an idea.

Stanley, who had a clearer memory of such matters, replied, “Yes.”

lips parted slightly.

celebrations are internal affairs.

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he could make as much of it as

with deep respect on the other end of the

cut straight to business. “What are

then caught on.

“All employees must attend next Wednesday.”

gritted his teeth and

Jeffrey brought far greater profits to the company. Even if he no longer served as CEO in the future, PrimePlay Technologies would still benefit from his

company’s account,” Jeffrey announced, keeping business and personal matters distinct. “The detailed plan

refuse, Jeffrey had already hung up

motive. “Don’t tell me this whole

“Correct,” Jeffrey replied.

Stanley demanded, “Why?”

hospital, and home. The pattern leaves no room

a bad feeling. “So you want to create

didn’t answer, but his expression confirmed

behavior. Yet recalling Jeffrey’s traumatic upbringing,

wall and then get back to him, but that wall

considerations, he decided against persuasion. ‘Jeffrey needs to make a mistake. Only through failure will he become somewhat normal,‘

I help you with?” Stanley suppressed other thoughts,

presence,” Jeffrey spoke calmly without emotional fluctuation. “If they refuse,

thought, ‘Company parties typically only involve employees, but having a few

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supported Jeffrey. “Consider it

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disapproved of his plan but

casual demeanor. “But I’ll

Jeffrey replied, “Understood.”

before heading home. Jeffrey briefed Gregory about the arrangements with

In no time, the matter had

and her colleagues had barely arrived at PrimePlay Technologies when a group message announced a company–wide day off next Wednesday for the 10th–anniversary celebration. Each department was