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Jeffrey ignored him and walked past, heading outside.

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Gregory didn’t try to stop him. Instead, turning to glare at Jeffrey’s back, he threatened, “If you so much as go for a run, I’ll call Ms. Jensen myself and let her know just how reckless you’ve been with your health since the divorce,”

Jeffrey stopped in his tracks.

Gregory broke out in a cold sweat.

He knew threatening Mr. Hanson was playing with fire, but if he didn’t do it, Jeffrey would probably run himself into the ground one of these days.

“Got a lot of free time on your hands?” Jeffrey’s expression was unreadable.

“Yes,” Gregory replied, maintaining his professional calm, though his heart was practically pounding out of his chest. “You’ve finished all my tasks yourself. I’ve had nothing to do lately.”

Jeffrey didn’t lose any of his intimidating vibe. “Alright.”

Gregory grew even more uneasy.

‘What does he mean by that?‘ Gregory wondered.

“The company doesn’t pay people to sit around doing nothing,” Jeffrey said, keeping his slow and intimidating tone. “Since you’re so free, go help those guys fix up the mess you all made. I’ll come check it when the break is over.”

“Wait, isn’t that supposed to be their problem?” Gregory blurted out, really didn’t see that coming at all.

“You didn’t keep an eye on them, so that comes back on you too,” Jeffrey replied.

Gregory could only stare, speechless.

Gregory said, “Guess I’m not so free after all.”

Jeffrey’s gaze never softened, still radiating that overwhelming pressure. “Even if you’re swamped, keep a close – but discreet–watch on things. Stephen’s been making lots of moves recently. Don’t let him get away with anything.”

“Got it,” Gregory replied, though it was clear he was forcing himself.

Jeffrey just grunted and turned away.

Just before Jeffrey could start running, Gregory brought his phone to his ear, all business, and said, “Hello, Ms. Jensen.”

Before he could even finish, Jeffrey snatched the phone right out of his hand.

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Before he could even finish, Jeffrey snatched the phone right out of his hand.

When Jeffrey noticed there wasn’t any actual call, a dangerous gleam flickered in his jet black eyes,

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Gregory felt a chill run down his spine, but he forced himself to speak up.“Mr. Hanson, I’m only trying to look out for your health. You’ve hardly been sleeping these days, and sometimes you don’t rest at all. If you go for a run now, you’re seriously risking collapsing”

Hanson Group, Jeffrey said flatly, handing the phone back

he was probably sticking his nose where it didn’t belong, but after all these years, Mr.

he quickly

Jeffrey had just finished his morning run and taken a shower. Stanley showed up in the living room without even announcing himself, and

Stanley stared at him.

looked nothing short of

exhaustion on

a far cry from the person

Stanley said, clearing his throat to hide his awkwardness. Remembering all the tough talk he’d given earlier, he couldn’t help but get snarky. “Just wanted to see how you’re

Rebecca.”

even blink as he picked up his glass and took a sip. His hair, still a bit damp, fell over

annoyingly handsome face, Stanley instantly regretted coming

Then it hit him.

finally understood what it meant to keep his word, getting Rebecca to forgive him

Handsome as hell.

problem owning up when

fix things when he realized he’d

He was loaded.

to love, he knew Rebecca inside out. No matter how much she tried to hide her true feelings, he always knew exactly what she wanted–even when she wouldn’t

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were a woman, honestly, he’d never stand a chance

“You know, you’ve got a point.

Stanley a

word,” Stanley said seriously. “Whatever I say, I’ll

didn’t even

upstairs

after him, practically skipping steps. “You

to look back.

“I’m serious!” Stanley insisted.

Samuel muttered groggily as he cracked the door open, his big round eyes still

breakfast,”

Samuel just nodded. “Okay.”

at Jeffrey, a thousand questions swirling in

and take him back? That doesn’t make sense–if Samuel was really dragged back here, no way would he be this calm,‘ Stanley grumbled to

and Samuel both ignored Stanley, acting like

breakfast, Jeffrey said casually, “Once we’re done,

Samuel paused mid–bite.

overseas business trip tomorrow, so I can’t take you along,” Jeffrey said, tossing out the excuse. “When you get home, listen to your mom and grandma. If

at him for a

abroad for work tomorrow?”

secret stuff,” Jeffrey replied, the way he shot people down as relentless as

Stanley just stared, speechless.

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‘Figures, Stanley thought.

I even bother being nice to this guy? Gets

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