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Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1741

Jory was standing in front of the door of the changing room. His shoulders raised slightly when he heard a loud noise from inside. At once, he knew that Nancy had fallen onto the ground.

Jory rested his hand on the doorknob. He was so close to open the door. However, he was a well-mannered man to the core. Hence, he stopped himself from breaking in.

“What’s wrong? What happened?”

When it rains, it pours. I totally forgot I am actually injured. I couldn’t even stand up now. I guess I have no choice now but to rely on Jory.

“I-I fell…” For some reason, Nancy sounded aggrieved at that moment. I am a formidable black belt holder, so how did I end up in this predicament?

Jory’s heart clenched tightly. Without any hesitation, he opened the door.

Nancy sat weakly and limply on the floor. She raised her head and looked at the man who was walking in. She couldn’t see his face clearly, but she could see the sweats on his forehead glowing under the lights.

“Why are you sweating so much? Aren’t those air conditioners working?” She asked with a puzzled look.

Jory crouched down to Nancy’s eyes level. “Are you stupid? You were the last contestant. Of course, they will switch off the air conditioners after the competition is over.”

“Oh? Then, you…” All of a sudden, Nancy was overwhelmed with guilt.

Jory wiped the sweats off his forehead. “That’s right. It’s hot and stuffy out there. And yet, someone was purposely dilly-dallying inside and refused to come out…”

Nancy stared at her injured ankle. She didn’t know what to say. Perhaps, karma was coming back at her. She tried to make Jory leave on purpose. Unfortunately, she fell once again and aggravated the swelling on her ankle.

Jory casually placed his hand on Nancy’s knee. He heaved a soft sigh and said with an indescribably affectionate tone, “Hey, can you stand up?”

Nancy shook her head in despair. It was a striking contrast with her haughty attitude when they first met. Jory found it amusing that she was trying to hide her injury from him. At that, he approached her with a helpless grin.

Knowing what he was going to do next, Nancy instinctively shrank back a little. But, Jory stared intensely at her. She couldn’t help feeling weak and helpless.

Jory turned around and showed her his wide shoulders. “Get on my back,” he said casually as if it was not a big deal to him.

Nancy was hesitant. After all, it was an intimate gesture. Apart from that, she was married to Caspian.

Jory could read her mind even he was facing away from her. Thus, he pretended to be indifferent and said, “Otherwise, I can call 120 and let them carry you home with a stretcher. Choose one.”

I will go with the stretcher. She was about to speak her mind before she quickly swallowed back the words. Then, she obediently rode on Jory’s back. She didn’t wrap her arms around his neck. Instead, she placed her palms on Jory’s shoulders. As for Jory, he held the drawstring of his pants tightly while carrying her without the intention to take any advantage of her.

“You don’t look fat. But why are you so heavy?” Jory exclaimed in surprise as he stood up, “You weigh like a thousand pounds! Are you a pig?”

Nancy pinched his ears. “What did you just say? Who did you just call pig? I dare you to say that again!”

Jory howled in pain, “Hey! You’re pulling my ears and threatening me. Get down and walk back yourself if you’re that great!”

On the other side, Joan was quietly turning the keys as she unlocked the door. She was afraid of waking Larry up. Then, she sneakily pushed the door open, holding her breath. So, am I feeling guilty? As Joan thought about it, she gritted her teeth and closed the door carefully.

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Her surrounding was pitch dark. She took a breather while she leaned against the door. As she was about to turn on the lights, a deep cough sounded from behind her.

The room brightened in an instant, which forced her eyes to shut in reflex.

“Seems like someone doesn’t feel the need to let me know that they had left. They didn’t even bother to let me know when they’re back,” Larry complained.

Joan got nervous and started to stutter. “I-I was afraid of waking you up. There are already a lot of problems at the company. I don’t want to add on to your burden.”

Joan felt a tinge of guilt in her heart for lying to Larry. Larry, on the other hand, seemed to have seen through her lie.

“Really? Then why don’t you fill me in now?” Larry maintained a poker face when he asked.

Joan tilted her head slightly and replied with a wide smile, “Make a guess.”

Never had she acted this coy before; she would be utterly embarrassed if they were in public.

“It’s alright. I don’t want to know anyway.” The sarcastic undertones in his words were apparent.

Oh, dear… I’m dead meat. No! I must stand up against him!

Alas! She couldn’t bring herself to defy Larry as she tugged the latter’s arm coyly.

“Okay. Please don’t be angry. I’ll tell you, okay? Do you want to know?” she said in a coquettish voice.

That was exactly the reaction that Larry was expecting from her. He could have guessed where she went, but what he wanted was for her to show her honesty.

“Sure,” he replied with a nasal voice.

Joan lifted her head to look at him with her sparkling eyes. “Well… You’d have to promise me not to get mad!”

“You went to find Dustin, right?”

She opened her mouth in shock. “Y-You knew?”

Larry flicked a finger at her forehead. “I guessed it. How could you do that behind my back?”

Joan sighed. “I only wanted to find out the truth. I believe that Dustin is a good person. He wouldn’t do anything to harm others.”

What I knew for sure was that he would not do anything to harm you. Larry did not say it out to Joan as he wanted to protect her.

“I wish that you’d remain this innocent,” Larry muttered and stared out blankly. “Huh? What did you say?” Joan was confused.

I hope for you to remember the good side of Dustin. It would be tiring for you to hate someone whom you used to trust.

Larry remained silent as he reached out to hug Joan and caressed her back. Joan returned his hug by encircling her arms around his waist. The world is too complicated; Larry’s embrace was her only sanctuary.

“At the moment, all activities and Alpire Group’s acquisition are put on a halt. Other than their recent acquisition of five of our companies, Alpire Group made no other movements. This should give us sufficient time to prepare. Don’t worry. We are heading in a positive direction.” Joan felt his warm breath above her head as he spoke.

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“I only hope for the best,” Joan told Larry.

Joan buried her head into Larry’s embrace and listened to his strong heartbeat. “I’m willing to share your heavy burdens with you.”

At Jory’s office.

Dustin threw a stack of newspapers onto Jory’s desk and asked agitatedly, “What is going on?”

Jory briefly scanned the headlines on the newspapers: Acquisition of Norton Corporation Put On Halt!

“What are you worrying about? I’m only slowing down but not aborting this plan. As for the stock prices…” Jory’s gaze shifted from the phone screen to the newspapers and back. “They’re stable at the rock bottom. I don’t think it’s something that you should be alarmed by.”

“What I wanted to ask was why did you put a halt onto the plan?”

“I-I…” Jory hesitated for a moment. He raised his brows at Dustin and explained, “Because I want her to be happy. Seeing her in a miserable state breaks my heart.”

Dustin was bewildered. He tilted his head and asked, “Her? Do you mean that girl who refused to marry you?”

Jory’s heart skipped a beat as he had never mentioned anything about Nancy to Dustin, including the rejection he faced.

“How did you know?”

Dustin smirked. “You told me when you were sleep-talking.”

What? He had indeed been dozing off in the office. However, was it possible that he let it slip during his nap?

“So I’m guessing that your secret plan is related to this.”

Dustin was smart indeed, as he had connected the dots intuitively. However, Jory doubted that he had said her name out.

Dustin pressed his lips into a smile and said, “Don’t worry. You did not tell me exactly who it is. Though I did not know much, I was able to guess it.”

Jory placed his right elbow on the desk and rested his head on it while his fingers lightly tapped on the newspapers. “You know me the best.”

“Well, we’ve already known each other for more than a decade. The younger me would’ve never imagined that the kid who used to follow me around to play such a critical role in fulfilling my goals,” Dustin said as he leaned against the chair across Jory, giving off an aura of a gentleman.

The beat of Jory’s tapping accelerated. “Well, everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. I’m just doing what I like. Unlike you, who is perfectly all rounded.”

Dustin sighed. “I’m not that great either. I have been the center of gossips since young. From then on, I have been drifting further away from my initial ambition of being a doctor.”

Jory leaned back on the chair leisurely and stretched his back lazily. “And it’s all due to you falling for someone who doesn’t feel the same.”

He felt a wave of sharp pain as he was stretching and whined. Dustin was puzzled, so he asked, “What happened? Are you okay?”

“I’m fine. I got kicked a few days back,” Jory said indifferently.

“Wow. That person must have some guts to kick the man who holds a Taekwondo black belt. If you’re injured, it only means that person is paralyzed,” Dustin joked.

Jory formed a fist with both hands and said, “Thank you for your compliment. However, that person also holds a black belt in Taekwondo. In fact, that person is stronger than me.”

“So you went to a competition? Did you manage to defeat him?” Dustin was more relaxed and spoke in a more friendly tone.

Jory replied while adjusting his hairstyle, “I’m just joking. Who am I? Do I look like the type to let him off without any injury?”

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Jory saw Dustin’s smirk and elaborated, “I was focused on defending, but I still won.”

“Let me guess. You were not alone.” Dustin’s question threw Jory off guard.

“W-What?” Jory’s face flushed.

Dustin rolled the newspapers into a stick and fumbled with it. “You’re not the type to waste time on meaningless stuff, so…”

Dustin’s voice trailed off. It was clear what he was getting at—it was as if he could see through Jory.

Dustin ignored Jory’s look of surprise and continued, “Furthermore, your actions earlier on—your trembling voice, pale lips, and flushed face—it must’ve been someone special.”

“You’re an impeccable doctor—very observant,” Jory praised.

Dustin tossed the newspaper into the bin and stood up abruptly. “Alright. I shall not probe you further. Bye.”

Jory knew that Dustin did not like to pressure others into answering his questions and appreciated his understanding. Both of them practically grew up together and attended the same college. They had a strong bond despite Dustin being older than Jory by three years.

He would give his utmost support for anything that Dustin wanted to do.

His phone screen lit up before he tapped on it—it was a text from Nancy: Take a look at the updated name list through this link!

Jory’s lips curled into a bright smile as he pictured Nancy’s excitement from the text. If it were in the past, he would be elated at the news because of Taekwondo, but he was actually delighted because of her.

It would be lovely for the time to stop at that moment where everyone still had positive relationships with each other.

Caspian had been staying at the office for several days, and he was worn out. When he returned home, he found Nancy, who was recovering from her leg injury.

“Nancy, what happened to your leg?” he asked as he closed the door and hurried towards her.

Nancy was seated comfortably on the couch while scrolling on her phone and chewing gum casually. Her injured leg was wrapped in a bandage and leveled on a wooden stool.

She paused her movements as she saw Caspian approach her.

“No big deal. I was injured while practicing Taekwondo,” she replied.

However, Caspian’s face darkened. Since they were married, Caspian has been expressing his disapproval for her to continue practicing Taekwondo. He believed that he was capable of protecting her.

Caspian was a traditional guy—he believed that men should protect their country and their loved ones. Nancy’s achievement in Taekwondo was something for leisure, as he expected for her to morph into the role of a loving wife after marriage.

He was not pleased that Nancy continued with Taekwondo, and this injury definitely deepened his displeasure towards it.

“Nancy, could you please stop practicing Taekwondo? You’ve already achieved the highest ranking for it, so it’s about time you…”

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“So what if I have a black belt already? There’s something called lifelong learning. It’s the same for Taekwondo—to constantly compete with people who are stronger than us—the competitive spirit of sports. How could I give up after one failure.”

He did not have a high educational background, nor was he good with words. Hence, Nancy would often gain an upper advantage when it came to defending her own decisions.

However, at that point, both of them were brooding on the topic of Taekwondo—Nancy insisted that she wanted to continue, while Caspian insisted for her to quit.

Caspian was fuming with rage as he sensed that Nancy would drift away from him if she continued to practice Taekwondo.

“I want you to stop.” This time around, his tone was sterner.

“You want me to give up?” Nancy clarified as she did not expect Caspian to be so persistent.

Caspian avoided her gaze and moved forward to check out her injury. However, Nancy moved her leg off the stool to avoid his hands. He froze in position as he was taken aback.

“Does it mean that I’d have to stop doing whatever you’re unhappy with in the future?” Nancy questioned.

“You know that’s not what I meant,” Caspian explained frantically.

“Then what do you mean?” Nancy asked in a gentler tone as she noticed his apologetic expression.

“I think that as a wife, you should place your family first. Look at this. You’ve injured your leg because of Taekwondo. It’s causing unnecessary issues. If you had quit the sport earlier, you wouldn’t have injured yourself.”

That was the day that Caspian spoke the most fluently in his entire life—even he himself felt convinced by his words. However, it seemed to fuel Nancy’s rage.

“Unnecessary? What are you saying? I don’t understand a single word.” Nancy was trying hard not to burst out in anger.

Nancy stood up. Caspian was worried about her injury and wanted to hold her, so he reached out his arms in an attempt to help her.

However, Nancy shrugged his hands off and exclaimed, “Do you mean that taking care of me is a burden to you?”

“Why are you thinking this way? You know that’s not what I meant!” Caspian exclaimed.

“I’m sorry. I guess I’m not smart enough to understand your words,” she said sarcastically. She adjusted her slippers and explained, “All I feel was your lack of understanding towards my hobby and your disdain towards me. Don’t worry. I won’t bother you with my injury. You should use the time to help Larry instead.”

She headed to the room without turning back.

Caspian could not comprehend the situation and felt that there was an invisible wall between Nancy and him.

He sat on the seat that Nancy was on and felt her warmth—it was as if it could shorten the distance between them.

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Nancy leaned her back against the room door, shut her eyes, and bit her lips as she realized that her words were hurtful. She knew that he meant no harm and was concerned about her.

It felt like there was a shift in the relationship.

Both of them mulled over their worries in separate rooms for the whole night—perfectly depicting the situation of their relationship. It was a night filled with troubles, and both of them could only look out at the stars through the window.

“Nancy! Nancy!”

That was the fourth time Joan called out to Nancy, so she waved in front of Nancy’s face.

“Huh? Joan, what did you say?” Nancy asked as she regained her senses.

Joan stirred her coffee and chuckled. “I didn’t say much. On the other hand, you seemed to be troubled. Did you rest well?”

Nancy shook her head while smiling. “I’m fine. I didn’t sleep well last night.”

“Oh no. A good night’s sleep is so important. Are you really okay?” Joan exclaimed while she opened a packet of sugar for Nancy.

Nancy took over the packet of sugar and poured it into her cup. “Thank you, Joan. I’m fine, really.”

Joan poked her mischievously and probed, “Hey, no need to keep a secret from me, okay?”

Nancy slowly took a sip of her coffee and asked, “Joan, if you were to injure yourself, who would be the first to help you up?”

“Larry, of course,” Joan replied instantly.

Nancy’s hand quivered slightly, which caused the teaspoon to knock against the wall of the cup and produced a light clinking sound.

“What if you fell, but you quarreled with Larry? Would you feel repulsed if he were to help you?” Nancy’s eyes widened in anticipation of Joan’s reply.

Joan looked into a distance and bit her lips. “Of course not! If he were to help me up, I would feel that he was trying to make up for the quarrel. It’s not usual to catch Larry yielding into others.”

Nancy’s mind was in a complete mess as she did not feel the way that Joan had described. Instead, she felt disgusted and belligerent.

Joan sensed that something was off with Nancy and asked cautiously, “What happened? Why are you suddenly asking such questions? Did you quarrel with Caspian?”

Joan guessed as she found it unusual that Nancy was spacing out and asking such questions.

Even though Nancy denied it, it seemed like she was actually admitting to it. Joan did not react to the denial and advised, “There are bound to be conflicts in every relationship. It would be boring if a relationship were to be conflict-free. The most important part is for the both of you to be able to reach a compromise.”

“Should we be compatible to be together?” Nancy questioned.

Joan smiled and nodded in agreement. “If you were incompatible, how did the both of you end up together? What I meant was to compromise on the differences on the basis that both of you are generally compatible.”

Nancy smiled sheepishly at Joan’s advice, as she already knew. She decided to stop asking such questions and continued sipping her coffee to hide her anxiety.

“I asked for both of you to wait for me, but y’all already finished your coffee?” Larry exclaimed as he held a pretty plate with a toasted sandwich.

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Larry placed the sandwiches in front of Nancy and asked, “I thought I asked you to bring Caspian along for breakfast. What happened? Is he still asleep?”

“He is not in a good mood recently and is resting at home,” Nancy lied. The truth was that she intentionally kept it from Caspian when Joan texted her. Regardless, she felt guilty for lying about it.

“Hmm… Indeed. The company must’ve been busy recently. Let him rest then. I hope he can consider returning to help me out when he’s available. Furthermore, the situation at my company has stabilized.”

Nancy’s eyes widened. “Really? There are improvements? That’s great news! Congrats, Larry. All your efforts were worthwhile. Let’s get together again when this ends. My treat. I need to make a move now to prepare for my plans later.”

She spoke speedily while Larry and Joan exchanged glances. Joan wanted to speak but was stopped by Larry.

Nancy gave them a bright smile and left in a hurry. As Joan watched Nancy leave, she asked Larry, “Why did you stop me from asking her to stay?”

Larry narrowed his eyes and exclaimed, “I thought you said that a woman knows another woman the best. It’s already so obvious. Do you really need me to tell it straight to you?”

Joan hesitated for quite some time and finally said, “A-Actually… I am not certain and don’t wish to think that way.”

“She avoided all questions relating to Caspian, averted her gaze, and stuttered.” Larry summarized.

“It seems like there’s really a problem!” Larry and Joan exclaimed in unison, pursed their lips, and nodded at the same time.

Nancy drove her Bentley back through the same route and was stuck in a traffic jam, causing her to be irritated.

A sudden thought crossed her mind, so she turned her stirring wheel and drove towards a less crowded alley.

Unexpectedly, that path was smooth with few pedestrians. It saved her a lot of time.

It was morning in Marsingfill when everyone was rushing like ants trying to move their house when it rained—in a calm and orderly fashion.

After passing a small street, she managed to drive smoothly through the alley.

He would come. He would not come. He… Ugh! Whether he appears or not, it’s none of my business!

Nancy growled in her heart. A black dot appeared in her vision. As she got closer, she figured that it was a car. That moment, her head exploded.

She felt so frustrated that someone drove in the opposite direction and stopped their car in the middle of the road. However, she knew who that annoying person was.

It was Jory.

It was the exact Volkswagen that she had made fun of. He was in the backseat of the car waving to her.

She knew she should not head in that direction, but she could not stop her heart from favoring him.

Jory was like a band aid—he sealed her wounds and healed her troubles, protecting her happiness. It was like the sky instantly cleared up after a storm with a rainbow across the sky whenever she sees him.

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She had never had these feelings from Caspian. If what Caspian could offer to her was a peaceful and stable life, what Jory could offer was the happiness every girl dreamed of.

She braked slowly. While her car rolled to a gradual stop, Jory also opened the car door and alighted. Nancy also switched off the car engine and pushed the car door open with trembling hands.

When she saw him, she did not say anything. She was still immersed in her light-heartedness and joyful mood. With his hands crossed behind his back, Jory strode toward her. “Miss, why are you just smiling? Shouldn’t you ask me something?”

“Huh? Am I smiling?” Nancy suddenly returned to her senses.

“Yeah.” Jory nodded. “A particular person kept smiling the moment she sees me. Her eyes are crinkling into crescents and there’s a huge grin plastered on her face.”

“Nonsense!” rebuked Nancy directly.

However, Jory was even more direct with his response. Smiling warmly, he replied, “You look so beautiful when you smile.”

Only then did she raise her eyebrows in satisfaction. “That’s more like it… Oh, right! Why did you stop your car here? You’re blocking the road, making it inconvenient for people to pass through.”

Jory yawned. “There’s only you here.”

As if she had discovered a loophole, she raised her voice and exclaimed, “So you’re deliberately blocking me, huh? Don’t you know that it’s rude to be in someone’s way? Get your annoying car out of my way!”

Feigning a wronged expression, he patted his car. “I’m innocent! Anyway, this isn’t just an average, annoying car. It’s a Volkswagen!”

Nancy scanned his car before turning her gaze back to her watch. A look of revelation dawned on her face. “Oh, I understand now. You must’ve been hit by bad karma and your car broke down. That’s why you’re forced to stop here, right?”

“Nonsense!” Jory rebuked, “Your car’s more likely to break down than mine. Even if you’re right, have you forgotten who repaired your car the previous time?”

Nancy stared at him for a while. Sporting a normal hairstyle and with a black baseball cap, he did not look like the rich kid she had remembered him to be. In fact, he seemed drastically different from her impression of him.

Jory scrutinized her. “Why are you staring at me? Is there something on my face?”

Nancy shook her head and asked him seriously, “I’ve always wanted to ask you a question, but…”

Looking at how hesitant she was, Jory waved his hands dismissively and said, “Just speak your mind!”

“You must be very different in the past, right?” It was a question, but Nancy said it so affirmatively as if it was a statement. Back then, she had communicated with him briefly through emails. She knew his history and character extremely well.

Instead of answering her directly, he beat about the bush. “Hmm… Don’t you know? I think that you’d know better than I would.”

However, Nancy sighed. “Well, as the saying goes, seeing is believing. Now that I’ve seen you, you’re completely different from how others describe you!”

When their gazes met, sparks flew for a moment. Nancy continued, “You might not believe it, but even I’m confused now. I don’t know which version to believe anymore…”

“Well, you chose to believe someone else back then.” Jory choked up.

Nancy hit him suddenly. “Hey, you aren’t still hung up over how I rejected your marriage proposal, right?”

Jory’s greatest merit was that he always spoke his mind. Without any hesitation, he admitted honestly, “Of course I’ll remember something as significant as that forever.”

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An exasperated look spread across Nancy’s face. “You’re so petty.”

Jory laughed. “What are you saying? I don’t hate you now…” Perhaps, I hated you before I formally got to know you, but I don’t hate you now…

Gazing at Nancy’s exasperated look, he continued, “Conversely, I’m extremely grateful for your rejection back then. If you didn’t reject me, I might still be nothing but a spoilt playboy now.”

“If I didn’t reject the marriage…” repeated Nancy under her breath, “We’ll be…” Realizing that something seemed wrong mid-sentence, she quickly fell silent.

Jory had an urge to tease her. Smiling flippantly, he probed, “What will we be?”

Nancy shoved his shoulders and hurried back to her car, while Jory remained standing outside. Looking at her furious look, he felt intrigued.

“My office is nearby. Would you like to drop by?”

When Nancy started the car engine, Jory raised his volume. “I even have some great beverages to offer you! It’ll be a pity for you to miss them.”

Nancy burst out laughing when she heard that. “I don’t know where your office is. Why don’t you lead the way?”

Just like that, the two cars drove out of the narrow road.

Meanwhile, at Norton Corporation, Caspian was busy with a huge pile of documents.

“Come in!” he yelled, not even raising his head or bothering to find out who was knocking on the door. He continued immersing himself in his work.

Larry deliberately walked in quietly. However, as they were such close friends, Caspian knew who he was without even raising his head. He asked, “Boss, are you so free that you have the time to visit me?”

However, Larry replied, “I should be asking you that question.”

Seeing Caspian raise his head away from the pile of documents in a puzzled manner, he continued, “Didn’t I tell Nancy to stop you from coming? You’re extremely busy recently, so you need to take a good break.”

When he saw a solemn look creep into Caspian’s eyes, he inferred, “She didn’t tell you, right?”

Even at such a moment, Caspian still did not want others to worry about him. He quickly defended Nancy, “No, she told me already, but I insisted on coming. We want to help you as much as we can…”

Larry scoffed, “Nonsense. After all our years of friendship, I know you very well. Just tell me honestly, why did you argue with her? Is there a problem so significant that both of you can’t resolve it as a married couple?”

“Actually, it’s nothing… We just feel tired of being with each other all of a sudden. Both of us are no longer as carefree as before.” Caspian’s tone sounded sad, but he was trying his best to control his emotions and preventing himself from erupting into an outburst in front of Larry.

Larry did not know how to console him. Although he knew that it was normal for couples to have conflicts. Even when Joan and Dustin were being ambiguous, he did not feel like giving up on the relationship. But instead, he was jealous and furious.

Caspian and Nancy were obviously facing a different situation. After thinking about it, he asked cautiously, “I’ve experienced something similar before too. When I was in such a despondent state then, you and Nancy pulled me out of the slump. Why aren’t the both of you able to overcome this obstacle?”

Both of them fell into silence. Larry started tidying the documents that were messily strewn across the desk. Suddenly, something Caspian said shocked him so much that he almost dropped the documents.

“Boss, what does having a divorce mean?”

Surprised, Larry chided, “Are you out of your mind? Why are you having such a crazy thought?”

When Caspian saw how furious he was, he quickly explained, “Boss, I just want to know. I’ve never thought about something like that before…”

“It’s best that such thoughts will never cross your mind. If you dare to contemplate about them, I’ll definitely break your leg!” Larry knew that Caspian treated him as his brother since his father had been long gone. Hence, he believed that Caspian would definitely treat his words with importance.

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However, he still explained, “A divorce represents the end of a relationship. It’s also the starting point for both parties to begin their new paths in life. After a divorce, both will have nothing to do with each other—they’re even.”

Caspian felt a chill run down his spine when he heard that. Even when he was on the battlefield, he had not experienced such fear before. Describing his current emotions as being terrified or scared was an understatement of how he was actually feeling.

“No matter how many misunderstandings I have with Joan; no matter how angry we are with each other, we’ve never thought of divorce. It’s a very serious term. None of us can handle its consequences…”

Caspian waved his hands. “I only wanted to ask about it. I’ve never thought about it before, so what are you talking about? It’s only a minor conflict. I’m sure that everything will be fine after we talk it out. “

Larry wanted to say something, but his phone’s ringing interrupted his words. When he picked up the call, the other party hung up immediately. He glanced at the number before turning around and said to Caspian, who was still immersed in his work, “I hope that you’ll remember what you said today. As long as there’s a solution, you mustn’t resort to the worst option.”

“I know,” replied Caspian heavily, his voice laden with listlessness.

Larry placed a hand on Caspian’s shoulder. “I know that it’s tiring, but as a man, you should shoulder the responsibility. Whenever appropriate, you should give in toward the person you love.”

When Caspian heard it, he nodded. Larry smiled at him and continued, “I’ve got something else to attend to, so I’ll take my leave now. You can just leave early for the day. You need to rest well, okay?”

“I’ll leave after a while. Don’t worry.” Caspian tidied the documents and placed them at the edge of the desk neatly.

After Larry left, Caspian stopped tidying the documents. He raised his head and gazed at the two figures in the photograph. Although it looked the same, he felt distanced. Everything seemed so unreal.

Suddenly, he felt a wave of disappointment rise within him, and his heart started to ache. He had an abrupt premonition that the peace right now was just superficial, just like the hidden dangers that lurked underneath the calm surface of the ocean.

However, he shook his head violently. Caspian, what nonsense are you thinking about? That’s weird. Don’t women tend to overthink more? Why is a man like me being so melodramatic? It’s just a minor argument! Naturally, I have to be forgiving toward my wife. I should just give in to Nancy and resolve the conflict.

He scrolled through his contacts and looked for a friend’s number. The person picked up the call soon.

“Help me order a bouquet of tulips, thank you.”

Gabriella stood outside Jory’s office, wearing a red, body-hugging dress. Peering through the window, she saw that there was no one inside. As the door was not locked, she pushed it open and entered without hesitation.

Jory’s office was clean and neat. To put it more specifically, there were no important documents inside at all. Instead of an office, it looked more like a study.

She grabbed a thick book placed on the shelf. There was not a single speck of dust on the cover. Could it be that this dude takes some time off to read every day? He keeps concealing his identity from me and acting all mysteriously. When he speaks, he sounds like an ignorant hooligan. Why is he reading books and pretending that he’s a cultured man?

Gabriella had to admit that she was even more curious about this mysterious man now.

She roamed around Jory’s office but did not find any reports or information on Norton Corporation. There was no news about the market’s current situation either.

She did not know what Jory instructed her to install on Joan’s phone. Although she would come over to “harass” Jory every now and then, he was completely not interested in her at all.