Laura was interrupted in her conversation with Ash, and she looked annoyed at Rose.In the midst of Rose's messy sobbing, Laura learned the ins and outs of the matter in her mind."Laura, is what that nasty bitch said true? What exactly does she know?" Rose was frightened."Emily's purpose of return is surely not simple. How could you be frightened by her just like that? Do you still want to defeat her?" Laura's reprimanding calmed Rose a bit."You should listen to her. She's doing everything for your good." Ash patted Rose's shoulder and then walked out.He left the room to Laura and Rose.After Laura comforted Rose, she asked casually, "Rose, how's your assistant?""My current assistant? What is her name? Never mind. It's not important. She's alright, just a bit slow.""Then I'll find you a new one.""Okay."Rose didn't mind. Anyway, she didn't like Reed, and Laura would find someone better for her.
Reed sat uneasily at her desk. After a few days with nothing unusual happening, she relaxed a bit."Are you Reed?""Yes, I am," Reed looked at the HR director who approached her, and she couldn't help but stand up nervously.The Hopkinson Group was a large company with several decades of history, and its benefits and compensation system were both well-established. Working there was quite decent for many people.Therefore, when Reed received the offer from the Hopkinson Group, she was overjoyed, and her parents and friends were also happy for her.However, when she began to work there, she found that it was different from what she had expected.Since she bumped into something by chance, she had to lower her head almost all the time, worried that others would notice her expression.Moreover, Rose was not an easy-to-please rich young lady. Reed felt that she was less of Rose's assistant and more of a slave."You have been dismissed, but you will receive the compensation you are entitled to. Come with me." The HR director had done the same thing many times before. Rose's assistant would be changed every several months, making it difficult to find suitable candidates. Therefore, the HR director's look was not pleasant.
Reed went out of the building holding her things. She turned to look back at the towering skyscraper where men and women were all walking in and out with their heads held high.For some reason, she felt relieved and relaxed, as if everything was settled. These days, she was aware of Laura's cold gaze.Reed turned around and walked forward. She needed to find another job."Hello, are you Reed?"A tall man blocked Reed's way. Reed looked up at him with surprise in her eyes."I am Andrew. Can we have a private conversation? You can choose the location."Andrew smiled patiently and looked at Reed.Reed saw Andrew who came with Emily yesterday.After a moment, she nodded.Andrew's smile grew brighter.
When Emily received Andrew's phone call, she also put on a slight smile."Emily, is it okay?" Ian's childish voice was full of excitement.Today was Aaron's therapy day. Emily was trying to help him get used to being in crowds.Emily had never thought that, after hearing about it, Ian wanted to join Aaron and bring Derek along with him. He even called Diane, and Diane and Chris also wanted to come.So, therapy day became a day out for two families."What?" Emily felt sorry because she had only been focused on the good news Andrew had told her."Emily, could you help Daddy take a photo? You're good at it!" Ian asked Aaron to be at his side.Aaron nodded vigorously after hearing Ian's words, indicating his complete agreement."Many people want to take photos of Derek, but you are the best one among them. Promise me, will you?"Emily couldn't resist Ian's constant pleading, and Aaron was also watching her eagerly.She pinched their cheeks and said, "If I promise you, you also have to promise me one thing. Is it okay?"Now, even Derek looked at Emily curiously.
Emily met three pairs of similar eyes and had no way to refuse them at all. She felt as if she were the hostess of this family.She stopped her wild thoughts and then said, "Ian, Aaron, if so, you should take pictures together with Derek. I'll make sure all of you look good in the picture."Emily suggested so because she didn't want to spend time alone with Derek. She felt a little strange when faced with him, especially when their eyes met. There was always a hint of affection in Derek's eyes, which made Emily want to avoid him.Ian shrugged at Derek as if saying, "I can only help you up to this point".Aaron glanced at Ian.Ian pulled Aaron aside and whispered, "Have you noticed that Daddy treats Emily differently?"Aaron quickly glanced at Derek."We all love Emily. Wouldn't it be great if she could be our mother? Don't you think so?"After Ian finished his words, Aaron was left stunned with a look of disbelief. He thought, 'Could Emily really be my mother?' It turned out that he also hoped so.
With Ian around, Derek's expressions in photos became much more vivid, although it's hard to say whether they were more resignation or endurance.However, both Ian and Aaron were satisfied when looking through the photos.Diane and Chris also walked over to see the photos. Then, the four children laughed and joked as they went to build a sandcastle.Derek let out a soft sigh. He finally caught the chance to be alone with Emily.He smelled the pleasant scent on Emily's body as he approached her, and he asked, "What perfume are you using?"After saying it, he felt that his tone was somewhat frivolous. As expected, Emily looked at him as if to say, "What's the matter with you?"Derek turned his face away apologetically. While Emily looked at his slightly blushing ears, she suppressed the smile at the corners of her mouth.Oh no! She felt her heart beating a bit faster.Derek's figure gradually blended with the person from that night years ago.Emily tried to find out who that man was, but all the clues had been erased as if someone did it on purpose.Every time she saw Derek, that person's figure would appear in her mind, making her suspicious.
As long as Derek didn't look at Emily, he remained the cold and mature leader in charge."I have found some clues about what you want to investigate."Derek handed a file bag to Emily.There were some photos and original copies of a doctor's prescriptions inside."A few years ago, Laura asked a doctor to prescribe her some vitamins intentionally."Emily flipped through the photos in Derek's narration. Laura taking vitamins wasn't unusual. It was strange that after the doctor prescribed the pills, Laura had someone reprocess them.Emily continued to read the documents, and she had an assumption.Seeing her suddenly grip the file bag tightly, Derek reached out to support her.He let go of her hand after she gained her balance, his eyes carrying worries.
Emily stared at the photos. The pills prescribed by the doctor for Bennett looked exactly like the vitamin pills that Laura got someone to reprocess.Derek saw the photos in the file bag long ago. He discovered the anomaly only after he prompted a thorough investigation.Laura was cautious, and it took a lot of effort for Derek to find the clues.Although Derek and Emily both know what Laura did, the current photos could only prove that Laura made the same pills and couldn't prove that Bennett took the substituted pills.If Emily wanted to sue Laura, she needed more convincing evidence.