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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 board, Mr. Mercer, we’ll

arrival caught me

said, “Let’s

addressing Miles, he continued, “Since this is your first day, you should take some time to familiarize yourself with the current workflow and the most pressing issues. Once you’re comfortable. we’ll

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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

his polished and professional exterior, was surprisingly

mouth, likely to protest, but Ashton didn’t give him the chance. “Well, let’s not waste time. Ms. Hart, shall

but I could feel the we ight of Miles’s gaze on my back as we walked away.

whole situation left

here to prevent anything from developing between Ashton and me, but Logan had no idea about Miles’s feelings

ever found out, I was certain he’d regret

I didn’t realize where I was walking until I felt a firm

hooked around mine, steadying me as I stumbled into him. His clean scent surrounded me, and his voice, low and steady, came close to my ear. “You should pay more attention to where you’re going.”

back quickly, trying to shake off the awkwardness.

technically my superior here.

to the project. If I don’t assign him work, are we supposed to wait, for him to assign tasks to us?”

was difficult to argue

didn’t understand the specifics of what Ashton

asked suddenly, his tone neutral but his

I

flickered across Ashton’s face

back to work, and Miles didn’t

not long after, her face full of curiosity. “Elaine, what’s

he’ll be teaming up with you,” I said, unable to

way! Elaine, you should be the one working with him. If you make a mistake, he’d

Ashton interjected without even looking up from his work.

and I turned to him in surprise. He repeated calmly,

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Chapter 78

Maya gave me a helpless look,