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I smirked and nodded. “I wanted to get a better understanding of the company’s operations.“‘

“I see, but you’re coming in way too early. You know we don’t pay for overtime, right?” Alex teased.

I gave him a faint smile. “I’m doing it willingly, no need to worry.”

“Well, there’s no doubt why you’re the department head. If everyone worked as hard as you, Hueton Corporation would already be at the top!”

His words were drenched in irony. Knowing Alex’s insincerity, I brushed off his comment like I always did.

“Still, you shouldn’t be the only one pushing yourself for the company to improve. I’ve already informed our boss of your efforts, and he specifically said you shouldn’t overwork yourself. If something happened to you, it would be a loss for the company.”

It was obvious Alex was trying to tell me to stop coming in so early.

Frankly, it didn’t matter anymore. I no longer needed to avoid Ashton. Judging by how he had stopped leaving breakfast at my door, I assumed he finally understood my position.

“I heard you’re meeting a significant client today. Is that true?” Alex asked, shifting the conversation.

“Yes, they’re scheduled to arrive at 10:00 a.m. Just an hour away,” I replied with a polite smile. “If there’s nothing else, Mr. Hall, I’ll go prepare for the meeting now.”

“Of course! Good luck, Ms. Hart.” He raised his coffee in a mock toast before walking off.

I focused on reviewing the documents for the meeting. At 9:50 a.m., I headed to the conference room to ensure everything was

recover the resources Logan had taken days earlier, but it would also boost our

a.m.,

door opened, my expression soured.

It was Logan.

this wasn’t a Mercer Corporation deal, it didn’t take long to figure out he was using his secret company to disguise his involvement.

with amusement as he extended his hand. “Hello,

with a cold glare. My frustration simmered just beneath the surface, but I

Mercer?”

replied, his mischievous smirk making

once known. Now, he seemed to revel in provoking

started,” I said, keeping my emotions

suspicions, I went through the formalities

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poured all his efforts into Mercer Corporation. The reason was obvious- Mercer was his father’s company, and no matter what

I

only heightened my unease. Logan wasn’t the type to come here simply for a peaceful partnership.

Logan pulled me aside, just as

have a future here. Being the department head at this small company–it’s beneath