After the divorce, he begged

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“I wonder how he felt when he learned I rejected him,” Lucas mused aloud while tapping his phone to send a message to Jeffrey.

Stephen’s pale lips curved slightly. “Most likely no emotional reaction at all.”

Lucas was confused. “How could that be?”

Facts proved that Stephen understood Jeffrey best.

Jeffrey had returned to the Hanson Group from PrimePlay Technologies before noon for an important board meeting. After concluding the session, he noticed the message while discussing business matters with Stanley in his expansive CEO office.

Stanley glanced at his illuminated phone. “Should you

check

your message first?”

Jeffrey maintained composure. “It’s from Lucas.”

Stanley asked, “What’s it about?”

“He rejected my proposal.” Jeffrey absorbed the content with peripheral vision. “He won’t dismiss Rebecca.”

“After all, he’s Stephen’s man. If he really fired Rebecca just because you said so, that’d be a betrayal of his friend.” Stanley analyzed the situation clearly, pointing out the key points.

Jeffrey continued reviewing project details. “I know.”

“Then why confront him…?” Stanley looked perplexed. Going despite knowing the unfavorable outcome didn’t match Jeffrey’s usual style.

“To assess how important Joanna is to him,” Jeffrey replied calmly, maintaining perfect composure. “And have strategies ready if situations change.”

“But he refused,” Stanley reminded him kindly.

Jeffrey’s eyes met Stanley’s. “Do you know why I never take your advice on relationships?”

“You

observation,” Jeffrey casually asked, though his expression turned serious,

“He wouldn’t have fought her for Emily’s custody years ago, nor left

drama was notorious enough for overseas observers

never take your advice,” Jeffrey answered the

Stanley looked astonished.

about Joanna, he wouldn’t have reacted so strongly when I mentioned her, and he wouldn’t have hesitated so long before answering

he couldn’t

said, “Stephen used his resources to investigate Joanna these

Stanley pressed, “So?”

air as his gaze shifted through

at me?” Stanley persisted with

him but reconsidered,

why doesn’t Lucas actively pursue reconciliation? Shouldn’t he make more effort

to say?” Jeffrey

“No,” Stanley replied.

insane, and so was Jeffrey. Their insane behaviors and actions made no sense to him, and that was exactly

Stanley left the Hanson Group, his mind

struggled but remained mentally stable. After the accident, he became

would change him. During their marriage, he acted like a normal person, treating Rebecca with unparalleled affection as the perfect husband. But now it turns

affairs at the Hanson

Jeffrey’s office before

is it?” Jeffrey

Marcus Hanson wasn’t pleased about the anniversary celebration of PrimePlay Technologies,” Gregory said

replied indifferently, “No

call,

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eyes turning icy as danger radiated from him. “Tell them I’m not above making their

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