Chapter 299

---- Chapter 254 "Sooo tired," Thalia mumbled, her voice soft with sleep. The executives in the conference room couldn't hear what she said. They only saw their normally ice-cold CEO suddenly transform-his features softening, eyes warming with affection. Drowsy employees snapped to attention. Talk about unexpected meeting entertainment. So their famously standoffish boss was actually this gentle behind closed doors? The office gossip mill would be working overtime today.

Around the table, reactions ranged from subtle smirks to raised eyebrows. But one face stood out-darkening with every word Asher spoke. ---- Karen Gordon, newly appointed Marketing Director at Blackwood Group, was clearly not enjoying the show. When Asher spoke to Thalia, he became unrecognizable. Patient. Tender. Attentive. But in Karen's experience, Asher was coldly professional, rigid, and perpetually serious-keeping everyone at arm's length with his frosty demeanor.

through his assistant, Matt Ford. Now, watching Asher publicly flaunt his relationship without a hint of self-consciousness, Karen's nails dug into her palms, jealousy burning in her chest. After waking Thalia, Asher asked if she was

Winters family estate. "Fine, another time then." The executives exchanged glances-did their CEO just get shot down? Twice in a row? Karen's expression hardened.

to casual conversation. "Congrats, my friend," said a balding man in his fifties with a smug grin. Randolph gave him a puzzled look. "For what exactly?" The man's grin widened. "The

your family connection with the Blackwoods. Marrying into that dynasty is one hell of a power move-why so secretive?" Randolph's expression instantly froze. "Who told you my family is connecting with the Blackwoods?" Seeing Randolph's icy reaction, the man faltered. "Isn't your daughter seeing the Blackwood heir? You didn't

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