"Mister, aren't you going home?" Nicholas, who was still in Edward's office, asked. "Don't forget, you have a dinner party with Mr. Alexander tonight."Edward lightly tapped his forehead. "Oh my, I almost forgot." He had been engrossed in chatting with Hans, which made him forget about tonight's obligatory engagement. "Nic, what do you think? Should I still go to the party tonight?"Instead of answering right away, Nicholas chuckled softly. He knew his boss would probably be reluctant to attend such dinner parties. Rather than discussing business, these conglomerate events often turned into a showcase of wealth, something Edward tried to avoid."If you don't want to make Mr. Alexander angry, you better hurry home now. He already reminded you twice today to be present at the event.""I know exactly why that old man is forcing me to go."Nicholas laughed again. "You should be happy, Mister. Who knows, you might find a potential wife there. Remember, the CEO succession is getting closer.
"How? Do you agree to join?"Edward seemed to ponder. The man then brought his eyes to reread once again the cooperation proposal offered by Emaar Properties from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with renowned contractors like Vinci Construction, famous for the Louvre Museum in France, and Mace Construction, the contractor for The Shard London Bridge, the tallest building in the European Union. They invited Quantum for a joint venture in a mega project.As Edward read in the proposal, Emaar Properties intended to construct the longest building in the world. To realize this ambition, Emaar Properties intentionally gathered construction companies from various parts of the world to join."Our team will be even stronger if you participate, Ed. Remember, this project offers a net profit of tens of billion dollars." Thomas, the representative from Mace Construction, spoke again, trying to convince Edward to join.As an established construction company, Quantum's credibility was beyond doubt. Un
Edward drove his Lamborghini Reventon at a moderate and cautious speed, navigating the streets from Knightsbridge to the upscale residential area in Kensington, London.When the car arrived at one of the Neoclassical-styled luxurious houses, a security officer politely assisted him in opening the car door. He then led him inside the house.When the house door opened, a middle-aged man greeted Edward with a wide smile, welcoming his arrival."Finally, you've come, Alexander Junior," Dylan Arley expressed his enthusiasm. He immediately gestured for Edward to take a seat."I could never forget such an important promise, Mr. Dylan.""Ah, you're so formal, Ed," said Dylan. "You can call me Uncle, or even Dad if you like. It's fine."Edward smiled meaningfully at Dylan's offer. It was evident that the middle-aged man hoped that the relationship between Edward and Chloe would go smoothly."Don't exaggerate, Dad."From inside the house, Chloe walked slowly, responding to Dylan's earlier remar
Chloe looked puzzled as she descended the stairs and found Edward already visiting her house early in the morning. Furthermore, the tall and imposing man was seen enjoying breakfast with her father, Dylan Arley.Chloe admitted that the Scottish-blooded man was relentless in trying to win her heart. And with full support from her father, Edward seemed to have the upper hand.However, despite all of Edward's efforts to capture her attention, Chloe remained determined to remain indifferent. She tried to maintain her composure and not fall into the arms of the notorious playboy."Good morning, Honey," Dylan, realizing Chloe's presence, greeted her warmly. He waved, signaling her to join them in the breakfast ritual.Edward smiled and focused on enjoying the food the maids had served on the table."Good morning, Dad." Chloe kissed her father's cheek briefly, pulled out a chair, sat down, and joined them for breakfast without paying much attention to Edward's presence."How did you sleep la
Chloe threw her shopper bag in any direction as she entered the CEO's office. Samuel, the 35-year-old assistant who had been in the room earlier, was taken aback by her arrival. Curious, he mustered the courage to ask."What's going on, Miss? Is something bothering you?"Chloe sat down in her chair, leaning back as she sought a comfortable position. Shortly afterward, she gently massaged her throbbing forehead."He's getting more and more intense in approaching me! Not to mention, Dad asked me to accept his proposal." Chloe couldn't hide her frustration any longer. "If you only knew, I'm sick of seeing his face every day."Samuel nodded in understanding. It seemed that his boss was in a bad mood."If I may suggest, why don't you just accept his proposal?" he said."Married to that scoundrel?" Chloe turned and glared disapprovingly. "Seriously, Sam? Don't be crazy.""I understand," Samuel nodded. He stood up from the sofa and pulled a chair in front of Chloe, then sat down. "But isn't
Edward looked incredibly handsome in his navy tuxedo that hugged his muscular body perfectly. His hair was styled in a messy undercut to add to his masculine appearance. After deliberately visiting Dylan Arley's residence a few days ago to propose to Chloe, tonight was the time for them to officially celebrate their engagement.Together with Alexander and Liliana Martin, the three of them hurriedly headed to The Boltons, a complex in Kensington where Chloe lived. Upon arrival, everyone present there warmly welcomed them. In the United Kingdom, who didn't know the prestigious Alexander Edgar Martin family? Their aristocratic lineage and immense wealth garnered widespread respect. It was a great achievement for Dylan to formalize a relationship between his only daughter and the sole heir of Quantum Corporation, especially considering Edward's perfection: handsome, educated, responsible, savvy in business, and, most importantly, possessing a good attitude. He was undoubtedly a suitable m
Edward couldn't blink when he picked up Chloe at her house this morning. She completely hypnotized him for a few seconds. Wrapped in a black dress, his future wife looked so graceful. Her brown hair was left flowing, adding an elegant impression to anyone who saw her.As previously informed, today was the schedule for the CEO relocation. As a prospective wife, Chloe's presence was highly anticipated. That's why Edward purposely picked her up to go together to the Quantum Corporation building in the heart of London."You look really beautiful."The expression of admiration slipped easily from Edward's lips before they got into the car. After all, Chloe was a creation of God, perfect in his eyes."No need to exaggerate," Chloe replied. "I'm sure you say these words to every woman you date."A big grin appeared on Edward's handsome face."Oh, Chloe. How long will you keep suspecting me?" he asked. "You should be proud. Among all the women I've dated, you're the only one I'm marrying."Ch
"Oh my God, Richard!" Edward exclaimed. "What else brings you to my office?"That evening, before leaving work, Edward had a special visitor. His two friends, Richard and Kenzi Osborn, seemed to stop by intentionally to invite him to go out."In two days, you'll be married, Ed. Why are you still working? Does Quantum lack competent people? So the CEO has no time for a break?" Richard teased.Edward had been waiting for this moment to get back at his friend. Everyone knew that when he was in Indonesia, Edward often mocked whatever Richard did, especially during the time of trouble between him and Kimberly.Indeed, Richard never forgot that moment. How Edward insulted and cornered him. Blaming every decision he made."Damn it!" cursed the brown-eyed man. "As the new CEO, there are some tasks I need to finish. But, I've handled everything well." He then stood up, grabbed the navy-colored jacket hanging behind the chair, and put it on. "So, let me repeat my question from earlier. What's y