"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."

"Mr. Connor, that's quite a

words would eat up his entire

"Too much to handle? If you can't manage this simple task, I question Moncada International's ability to handle big responsibilities.

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 onto this opportunity no matter

shoulder as

hear Lucas and Linda arguing. As the car sped off, Chloe

did that on

words a day will keep him chained

was the plan, to

Lucas, daring to still think about Chloe, even saying he'd never marry 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 to

to go, not yet. I need to figure some things out

Linda. She'd been fooled by her once and wouldn't let it happen again. Chloe was just puzzled by past mysteries. Why did Rat disappear so suddenly,

the Blue Sea to celebrate with us. If

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