After the divorce, he begged

“I promise I won’t leave you hanging–you have my word.” Stanley said quickly, meeting Rebecca’s gaze.

“Those two are totally shameless,” Mark said, his face blank as usual and voice completely flat. “I just overheard them badmouthing you behind your back.”

Rebecca glanced over at him.

Mark continued, “Honestly, for your own safety, we should get you back to Honnala.”

“It’s really not that big of a deal,” Rebecca said, walking over, her voice softer than before. “I’ve already sorted things out with Mr. Garcia, so you don’t have to worry.”

Mark still wasn’t letting it go. “But…”

Rebecca replied, still calm as ever, “If you’re really that worried, just put everything in writing. I’ll look after Jeffrey for a week, and Mr. Garcia is paying me with one percent of the Garcia Group’s shares.”

Stanley: “???”

Gregory: “?”

Both Stanley and Gregory were completely dumbfounded.

Stanley blinked, thinking back. “Did I ever say

that?”

“No,” Rebecca shot back. She had zero intention of playing nurse for Jeffrey for nothing. Making things clear now meant less trouble once he woke up. “And seriously, I can’t exactly put something like ‘If I kill someone, you hand me the knife‘ in a contract–that’s just nonsense.”

Stanley went quiet.

Rebecca stayed chill, glancing at him. “If you’ve got any better suggestions, I’m all ears.”

“I do,” Mark said.

All three of them shot Mark a look.

Stanley and Gregory just knew Mark was probably up to no good.

“You could sign a one–year work contract with Mr. Garcia,” Mark offered, loyal as ever to Rebecca and never

one to care about anyone else. “You can write in whatever duties you want, just keep it legal.”

“Hold up… Didn’t we already settle everything?” Stanley was completely confused.

Mark stepped in for Rebecca. “Did you ever sign an actual contract with my boss?”

Stanley shook his head. “No.”

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down on paper, it’s worthless. If you change your mind later, we’ve got nothing

Stanley: “?”

“Seriously, doesn’t my reputation count for something?

back. “Maybe I could trust you–before you and Jeffrey tricked me

Stanley’s head was buzzing.

even give Stanley time to think. “If you don’t agree, that’s your call. We’re not here to force anyone–it’s got to

you don’t agree?”

as a machine. “And if she tries to stay, I’ll just knock her out and carry

Stanley: “?”

Gregory: “?”

and Gregory stared at Rebecca, like they were silently thinking, ‘Are you seriously okay trusting a

to decide. If you

was spinning with

am I the one signing

just a friend, for

sign it,” Gregory piped up, clearly loving the chaos. “If you end up losing anything, Mr. Hanson will oh–so–generously

‘No way, Stanley thought.

the old mess, I’ll be lucky.

Mark: “Twenty seconds.”

on, can you really let Samuel lose his dad when he’s

a word out before Mark

Mark said in his usual mechanical monotone. “So long ne

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Rebecca: “7”

Mark: “Yeah.”

in the end, she didn’t say a

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that way. Keeps things simple–everyone knows where they stand and what they’re

said, fixing his gaze

am I supposed to do under this work contract?” Stanley asked, not about to get played. “You’re not expecting me to pull off a

glanced over at

clearly making it obvious–Rebecca was the one calling

up some kind of buffer,” Rebecca explained calmly. “If Jeffrey gives me any grief over the next year, you’ve gotta back me up and

Stanley: “Seriously, he won’t.”

he wants is to get back on her good side–no way he’d cause any

slow, he’s not that

insisted. She knew maybe she was pushing it, but honestly, there was no way she was

Stanley hesitated.

to look after Mr. Hanson, showing a little good faith is the least we can do. She could’ve just said no and

Stanley gritted his teeth and gave in. If things get messy, I’ll just

it to you tonight,” Mark replied, switching to a more respectful tone, though his face stayed just as blank. “I still need to go over the details

wasn’t it thirty

for

Stanley: “……”

”

else, you two can head out,” Mark said politely, his expression still unreadable. “I’ve