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“Miles, what’s going on here?”

I glanced at his outfit–a set of work overalls and a safety helmet. Deep down, I already knew the answer, but I couldn’t help asking.

The situation struck me as absurd. Was it really necessary to involve the entire Mercer family just because Ashton was here?

And Miles of all people–he had been living abroad for years. Shouldn’t he still be working in whatever country he was stationed in? How did he suddenly end up back at Mercer Corporation?

Did this mean he was planning to work domestically from now on?

“I’m joining the team. I’ll be working with you from now on,” Miles said with a polite smile, extending his hand toward me.

His words confirmed my suspicions, but I still found myself hesitating. After a brief pause, I shook his hand. “Welcome… uh…”

I trailed off, unsure of how to address him now that we were supposedly colleagues. Calling him by his first name felt too familiar for a work setting.

“Just call me Miles, like you always have,” he said with that trademark gentle smile.

I decided to draw a line. “It’s better to keep things professional. Logan has always emphasized the importance of separating personal and work relationships.”

Although I didn’t know whose idea it was to place Miles here, Logan had to be involved. He was the executive president of the company, and there was no way he wouldn’t be aware of his younger brother’s assignment.

Miles seemed to pick up on my subtle hint. “I’m the executive director for this project,” he explained.

Executive director? That was a new one. In all my years at the company, I’d never heard of such a position.

“Temporarily, of course,” he added. “I’ll mainly be overseeing the progress of the amusement park and helping resolve technical issues. My background in mechatronics should come in handy.”

Hearing this, I could barely suppress the wave of frustration building inside me. It was obvious Miles wasn’t here to help–he’d been sent to keep an eye on Ashton and me.

It seemed both Logan and Miles had decided that my proximity to Ashton was unacceptable.

calm demeanor as steady as ever. “That’s great news! I suggested to Ms. Hart yesterday that we might be able

enthusiasm for Miles’s arrival caught me off guard.

me, he said, “Let’s

with the current workflow and the most pressing issues. Once you’re comfortable. we’ll split up the tasks. I’ll work

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Ashton in disbelief. Was

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assign work to Miles, the second–in–line to inherit Mercer Corporation? And not only that

me then that Ashton, behind his

didn’t give him the chance. “Well, let’s not waste time. Ms.

nodded at Miles and followed Ashton. I didn’t look back, but I could feel the we ight of Miles’s gaze on my

whole situation left me uneasy.

developing between Ashton and me, but Logan

out, I was certain

realize where I was walking until I felt a

hooked around mine, steadying me as I stumbled into him. His clean scent surrounded me, and his voice, low

quickly, trying to shake off the awkwardness.

my tone firm. “Miles is technically my superior here. You can’t just assign him tasks.”

“He’s new to the project. If I don’t assign him work,

difficult to argue with.

but he didn’t understand the specifics of what Ashton and

you rather team up with him?” Ashton asked suddenly, his tone

not,” I

faint smile flickered across Ashton’s face

back to work, and Miles didn’t

her face full of curiosity. “Elaine, what’s happening? Why is Mr. Mercer here? Is he here to

you,” I said, unable to resist teasing her. “He’ll be helping you with

should be the one working with him. If you make a mistake, he’d never get angry with you!”

Ashton interjected without even looking

and I turned to him in surprise.

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a helpless look, while I bit back a