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    At this point, Harriet couldn’t help but recall how, a few days ago, Ellsworth had called her Hara and asked if they could not get divorced. But when she asked if he liked her, he chose

    silence.

    After Harriet finished speaking, Kathie said, “Vicente.”

    Before Harriet could respond, Kathie continued, “Looking across all of Amberville, the one I admire most is Vicente. He was Ken’s ssmate in high school, and Ken thinks very highly

    of him.”

    Vicente?

    Hearing that name, Harriet thought of Alvin and Sir Leach.

    And that time when she left the Leach’s mansion and brushed

    past Vicente’s car–his presence was trulymanding.

    And… his handwriting was beautiful, too.

    Thinking of this, Harriet smiled and said, “You’re the one who

    admires him. You should go for it.”

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    Kathie frowned, “No way. I’ve only met him twice. Our

    personalities don’t match. Hara, you and he would be a better

    fit. You and Ken, too.”

    In Kathie’s mind, Harriet would be a good match with anyone-

    except Ellsworth.

    Listening to Kathie, Harriet smiled and said, “I’m a divorced woman. How could I even think about those people? I’d better

    focus on my work for now.”

    Dealing with Ellsworth was already exhausting and painful

    enough. She’d better just focus on her job.

    Kathie said, “You don’t have kids, you’re only 23, and if I’m not

    mistaken, nothing ever happened between you and my brother,

    right?”

    …” Harriet.

    Kat was a mind reader.

    At this point, Kathie continued, “Men like Vicente and Ken, who

    are steady and reliable, need a virtuous wife like you. Ellsworth

    is blind and doesn’t know how to cherish you. Let’s forget about

    him.”

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    As they talked, the two of them chatted about many other

    things.

    They ordered takeout for lunch and stayed there all afternoon.

    Kathie had several furniture brands send over product photos,

    and Harriet picked out a full set for the apartment without even

    needing to go shopping.

    In the evening, Kathie drove Harriet home.

    It waste, so she didn’t go inside.

    Watching Kathie’s car drive away, Harriet finally withdrew her

    gaze and turned to go home.

    When she got home, Jacquelyn and the others had already

    gone to bed.

    Moving quietly up to the second floor, Harriet had just reached

    her bedroom door when Ellsworth came out of the master

    bedroom.

    Seeing Harriet return, he greeted her nonchntly, “You’re

    back.”

    Harriet nodded in response, “Mm.”

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    Harriet’s demeanor was calm and distant, and her tone with him

    was just as cool. Ellsworth looked down at her and asked, “Are you free next Saturday?”

    At Ellsworth’s question, Harriet picked up her phone and

    checked her calendar, then looked up and said, “I already have

    ns for next Saturday.”

    Since Harriet wasn’t avable, Ellsworth didn’t say anything more, and Harriet went into the guest bedroom next door.

    ***

    Monday came, and it was time for work.

    As soon as Harriet stepped into the office, Reginald gathered several key technical staff and took them to theb, saying that upper management would being for an inspection.

    Although Harriet had only recently joined thepany, she had a patent partnership with them and was the project lead, so she

    was called along as well.

    Normally, the drive would take two hours, but today, with several colleagues driving, they made it in an hour and a half.

    They got a call saying the leaders would arrive at ten, but as the

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    group gathered at the gate, peering out expectantly, there was

    still no sign of them.

    Seeing how seriously everyone took it, Harriet wanted to ask

    which leader wasing, but in the end, she held back her

    curiosity.

    Finally, close to eleven, several police cars led the way as a fleet

    of ck sedans drove into the park. Reginald and Jonas

    immediately perked up.

    Harriet quickly looked over as well.

    Soon, the leaders got out of the cars, and Reginald led everyone

    over to greet them.

    It was only then that Harriet saw the leader visiting today was

    Vicente, apanied by several other officials.

    At that moment, he was surrounded by the crowd, shaking

    hands with Reginald.

    Seeing Vicente again, Harriet couldn’t help but marvel at his

    powerful presence. The moment he appeared, even Reginald’s

    aura seemed diminished.

    He stood over six feet tall, with a straight posture, perfect

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    proportions, handsome features, and a refined, gentle

    demeanor that still exuded authority.

    His high–bridged nose and gentle smile made him instantly

    approachable.

    No wonder Kat said that, in all of Amberville, Vicente was the

    one she admired most.

    “Mr. Leach.”

    “Prof. Barton, we meet again.”

    After the two shook hands and exchanged greetings, Vicente

    also shook hands and greeted Jonas and several other senior,

    staff standing at the front.

    Several apanying journalists kept their cameras rolling the

    entire time.