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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.

as steady as ever. “That’s great news! I suggested to Ms. Hart yesterday

for Miles’s arrival caught me off guard.

said, “Let’s get

to familiarize 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 up with

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stared at Ashton in disbelief.

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Corporation? And not only that he had

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

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

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

left me uneasy.

to prevent anything from developing between Ashton and me, but Logan had

out, I was certain

walking until I felt a firm tug pulling

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.

quickly, trying to shake off

technically my superior here. You can’t just assign him

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

was difficult

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

team up with him?” Ashton asked suddenly, his tone neutral but his

not,” I replied quickly.

faint smile flickered across Ashton’s face before disappearing.

work, and

long after, her face full of curiosity. “Elaine, what’s happening? Why is

I said, unable to resist

No way! Elaine, you should be the one working with him. If you make a mistake, he’d never get

don’t agree,” Ashton interjected without even looking

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

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gave me a