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Hackett Found Nancy standing nearby to be quite an eyesore. He was engrossed in a conversation with Valeria. Couldn't this woman be more perceptive?

He had no clue where Finn had discovered this actress; she was atterly unqualified.

He cast a brief glance at Nancy and said, "It's alright, you can leave. I need to discuss work with Ms. Sharp"

"Understood. Mr. James," Nancy responded, though she didn't seem eager to depart. She appeared reluctant to leave Valeria and Hackett alone. But since he had spoken, she turned and left with reluctance. Valeria, naturally, noticed the reluctance in Nancy's eyes,

She regarded the man seated across the office desk and remarked. "Your first love appears to be rather displeased."

Hackett frowned, expressing his displeasure. "It seems you're insinuating something"

He pondered. "Is she jealous?

"It certainly appears that way, at least from my perspective."

Valeria responded, "You've appointed your first love as your secretary. Do you truly have no ulterior motives? just to clarify, I'm not jealous, and I'm not meddling. I'm curious. Are you attempting to rekindle your old flame with your first love?" She was genuinely intrigued by Hackett's intentions. Did this man always dwell in the past?

Did he believe that the grass was always greener on the other side?

Otherwise, why would he persist in thinking about reconciliation? If it wasn't with her, he was now showing signs of reconciliation with his first love.

Hackett heard her words, and a faint smile graced his lips.

It appeared he had taken the bait; evidently, she still cared.

Maintaining an air of nonchalance, he replied in a deep voice, This doesn't concern you. Besides, you're no longer a part of my life. I'm not obligated to report my intentions to you."

Valeria was momentarily left speechless,

It did seem that way. She didn't even have the right to inquire why Hackett had retained his first love as his secretary. She let out a self-deprecating chuckle and responded, "You're right; I have no right to inquire. By the way, the copyright infringement case is nearing its court date. Do you have any instructions for me! If not, I'll proceed with my own approach"

She quickly redirected the conversation back to work, not wanting to embarrass herself further

and nodded in response, "I don't have any instructions

"Alright, then. I'll take my leave, Mr. James. You must be

she turned

awkward departure, Hackett let out a soft chuckle and offered a piece of advice, saying. "When you go camping this weekend, be sure to bring some insect

rather bothersome."

paused briefly but didn't look back.

exited the office, Valeria regretted bringing up Alex's camping

interactions between Nancy and Hackett, which

The weekend arrived swiftly.

packing their bags, Valeria prepared to take her son, Alex, to the

The doorbell rang.

had arrived, ready to accompany Valeria and

Alex was thrilled to see Hackett joining them for the camping trip. His excitement almost made him leap

with us? Is it true?" Alex asked. In the eyes of Alex, Hackett could perform

and other kids are waiting for us. Otherwise, we'll miss the bus," Valeria replied as

which looked rather

"What's the purpose of that

for Alex; he should have

this is my suitcase. I want to pull it myself for camping Valeria sighed in resignation, and replied, "Alright,

really knew how to indulge a child; he

of them embarked for the school and boarded the school bus, en route to the predetermined

seemed to have rained recently, filling the air with the scent of soil. Everywhere

tents, and Valeria faced her most dreaded task - she still had not learned how to set up

tent.

precise, her eyes had learned,

behind her, and said, "Why don't you go play with your

was slightly taken aback. "You can

pampered young master who's never had to do a thing for himself

can't I seem to believe him?" She thought

ground with a determined expression and replied, "Yes, you go spend time with the kid. Also, pick up

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