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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.

strolled over, his calm demeanor as steady as ever. “That’s great news! I suggested to Ms. Hart yesterday that we might be able to shorten the deadline. With you on board, Mr. Mercer, we’ll finish even faster.”

for Miles’s arrival caught me

he said, “Let’s get started right

is your first day, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with the current workflow and the most pressing

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stared at Ashton in disbelief. Was he

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casually assign work to Miles, the second–in–line to inherit Mercer Corporation? And not only that he had cleverly arranged it so Miles couldn’t monitor

me then that Ashton, behind his polished and professional exterior,

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

didn’t look back, but I could feel the we ight of Miles’s gaze on

situation left

developing between Ashton and me, but Logan had no idea about Miles’s

was certain

where I was walking until I felt a firm tug pulling me

and his voice, low and steady, came close to my ear. “You should pay

quickly, trying to shake off the awkwardness.

firm. “Miles is technically my superior here.

raised an eyebrow. “He’s new to the project. If I don’t assign him work, are we supposed to wait, for him to assign tasks

difficult to argue with.

might be highly capable in his field, but he didn’t understand the specifics of what Ashton and I were

asked suddenly, his

not,” I

faint smile flickered across Ashton’s face

to work, and Miles

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

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

with him. If you make a mistake, he’d never get angry with

interjected without even looking up from his work.

to him in surprise. He repeated calmly, “I don’t agree.

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