More Than A Favor

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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.

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

for Miles’s arrival

said, “Let’s get started right away!”

yourself with the current workflow and the most pressing issues. Once you’re comfortable. we’ll split up the tasks. I’ll work with Ms. Cown, and you can team

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Ashton in disbelief. Was he

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

that Ashton, behind his polished

give him the chance. “Well, let’s not

back, but I could

left me

Ashton and me, but Logan had no idea about Miles’s feelings for

found out, I was certain he’d regret his

my thoughts, I didn’t realize where I was walking until I

and his voice, low and steady,

I stepped back quickly, trying to shake

firm. “Miles is technically my superior

him work, are we supposed to wait, for him to assign tasks

was difficult to argue with.

field, but he didn’t understand the specifics of

you rather team up with him?” Ashton asked

not,” I replied

faint smile flickered across Ashton’s

work, and

“Elaine, what’s happening? Why is

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

with him. If you make a mistake,

Ashton interjected without even looking up from his work.

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

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a helpless look, while I bit