"I handed over the resort project to you because I trusted in your dedication and responsibility. But handling personal matters like getting a marriage license and prenatal visits during work hours? Is this how you treats your job seriously?"

Mr. Lucas froze, unsure of how to reply. "Mr. Connor..."

"If your are so casual with his work, should we be just as casual with the payments to Moncada International?" That comment hit Lucas where it hurt.

The resort project was owned by Sartori Corporation. It was also the project that could pull Moncada International back from the edge. In essence, Connor was his financial lifeline. This was his first major responsibility, and he couldn't afford to mess it up. Lucas knew the stakes all too well. His confidence wavered instantly.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Connor. It won't happen again," Lucas finally managed to say.

"Since it's your first marriage, I won't hold it against you," Connor said coolly.

Lucas was at a loss for words, "Thank you, Mr. Connor."

"Starting today, I want a daily work report and summary from you, no less than 3,000 words, by 9 PM each evening."

stunned, "Mr. Connor, that's

words would eat up his entire

If you can't manage this simple task, I

Connor, I can do it," Lucas said through gritted teeth, finally

bankrupt Moncada International, given how poorly its other projects were performing. He had to hold

smiled, wrapping his arm around Chloe's shoulder as they descended

faintly hear Lucas and Linda arguing. As

that

write 3,000 words a day

Chloe's hand, "That was the plan, to

unless it was her. How dare he! Connor held Chloe's hand tighter, noticing her troubled look. "If Linda bothers you, I can find a way

head, "It's not the time for her to go, not yet. I need to figure some things

She'd been fooled by her once and wouldn't let it happen again.

at the Blue Sea to celebrate

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