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?”

earnestly, “You think

asked, though his expression turned

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

was notorious enough for overseas observers like

I never take your advice,” Jeffrey answered the question. “You don’t get it

Stanley looked astonished.

I mentioned her, and he wouldn’t

to argue, but realized he couldn’t find

said, “Stephen used his resources to

Stanley pressed, “So?”

the air

stare at me?” Stanley persisted with his

but reconsidered, valuing their friendship. “Stephen’s involvement is like

why doesn’t Lucas actively pursue reconciliation? Shouldn’t he make more effort to earn forgiveness when he cares

else to say?” Jeffrey asked while finishing

“No,” Stanley replied.

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

emotions, Stanley left the Hanson Group, his mind stirring with

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

handling major affairs at the Hanson Group, leaving less critical

entered Jeffrey’s office before

it?” Jeffrey

wasn’t pleased about the anniversary celebration of PrimePlay Technologies,” Gregory said in his usual professional tone. “He

replied indifferently,

didn’t return his call, he and your

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turning icy as danger radiated from him. “Tell them I’m not above making their lives miserable if they keep testing me.

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