Side Chick Era... Over

Chapter 1065

Sharon opened her inbox, and sure enough, there it was: Xavier’s detailed annotations.

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He had highlighted the three companies she’d shortlisted, analyzing each with precision. Even the ones she had dismissed were thoroughly broken down, their strengths and weaknesses clearly laid out.

The report was written in plain, accessible language, avoiding heavy jargon–as if he had deliberately tailored it for a beginner. Every line reflected his care and attentiveness.

It hadn’t been long since she’d called him for help. He must have dropped everything the moment he received her message to finish this so quickly.

Warmth welled up in her chest. “Xavier, thank you so much,” she said.

They both still had work to do, so the call ended shortly after.

At some point, Thomas had stopped flipping through the documents. Now, he stood utterly still, his dark eyes fixed on her. They were deep and still as an ancient well, carrying a quiet intensity that pressed subtly against her chest.

smile on Sharon’s lips froze the instant

asked

concealing whatever flickered in his

voice noticeably cooler than before. There was a faint edge to it–displeasure, though

wanting to ask more, but Thomas had already lowered his head again, pretending

the documents. 1

finished reading, while Sharon immersed herself

so focused that she didn’t even notice when Thomas walked

company did Xavier

Thomas leaning slightly forward, his gaze falling

to the screen. “This

gave it a glance and said evenly, “His recommendation isn’t wrong, but it’s too conservative. No matter the company, without external momentum, there’s no

Sharon echoed,

Under those terms, his choice is indeed the safest and most rational. But tell

Her breath caught.