"Graduated from a top university, really impressive resume," the assistant remarked.

But what he didn't realize was that he had only uncovered Jane's domestic resume.

Alaric was unimpressed. "What's the use of a resume? The Ferguson family has a long-standing legacy. Do we really need a wife's resume to boost our image?"

The assistant speculated, "Maybe Mr. Ferguson just likes her type?"

Men have their preferences, after all. Some like red roses, others prefer gardenias.

This got Alaric thinking as he flipped through the files, "She's in Vista Town now, right?"

"Yes."

"Let's go, then."

Alaric grabbed his car keys and stood up, ready to rush out the door. Every minute wasted was a minute closer to losing the project to a competitor, and he was determined to win.

"Mr. Alaric," the assistant hesitated, "the people there... we can't afford to offend them either."

Alaric paused, "What do you mean?"

just

a new message, "Do you know who

"Who?"

he supposed to be dead two years ago? Even if Jane had something to do with him, am I supposed to be scared of a dead man?" "There are rumors he's not dead," the

"What?

seems reliable; it came from our partners in Vista

the assistant finished, he asked, "So... maybe we shouldn't go after

"Let's go!"

narrowed eyes, Alaric

that afford living arrangements

patriarch like Ford isn't known for passing

mistress, being officially brought into the family as Mrs. Ferguson would surely be a more stable

...

I shared this

But having

of tough times,

regained her composure.

you poorly since you were

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