Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

Chapter 753

Cedric watched as Remington's gaze grew colder by the second, but he stood his ground for the sake of the penthouse apartment. No backing down now.

"Sir, sending flowers is nice and all, but ma'am isn't refusing them without reason. You really should try making these handmade roses. They obviously take a lot of effort, and that effort is a clear sign of your affection.

Besides, ma'am has a soft spot for gestures like this. Seeing you go out of your way to make her happy will surely win her over. Once she keeps the flowers, she'll be reminded of you every day..." Cedric went on and on, but Remington remained unmoved.

Cedric's voice trailed off, realizing perhaps the boss did have his principles and limits after all.

He gave up, "Sorry, sir, I just thought you practicing some crafts now would come in handy later, you know, when you and the lady have little princes or princesses running around. Guess I wasn't thinking straight. I'll just head out."

After saying that, Cedric turned and quickly walked away.

But then, out of nowhere, something Cedric had said struck a chord with Remington, and he suddenly spoke up.

"Have Una stay late tonight for some overtime."

Una, of course, was the one who knew how to make those handmade roses.

Cedric had been grasping at straws when Remington rejected his idea, thinking he'd been a bit ridiculous.

took his suggestion.

for a moment, Cedric quickly turned back and said, "Of course, sir. I'll

he had to make sure Una's overtime wouldn't be noticed

hiding out in his office at night playing with pipe cleaners, the headlines in the gossip columns would be something else.

At Madden Media.

pretty relaxed morning. Laura hadn't assigned her any

a colleague print a couple of documents. As closing time approached, she

heard

been hiring lately. She must have gotten in through connections. And with the Madden surname, she might really be

that be?

luxury brands. Plus, Mrs. Laura is clearly giving her the cold shoulder. If she's related to the Madden family, she must be the kind clinging to

way she looks, who knows how many surgeries she's had. A woman

'content with just being a low-level employee. Maybe she's here to sign as a talent, figuring it's easier

paused at the

three of them looked slightly embarrassed for a second before trying to

stepped forward, blocking the

over at Snow, her gaze

deal with your face then? Surgery gone

"You!"