Soon, Absalom returned and handed Harmonia a tube of ointment. “This is for your hand. Remember to apply the ointment.” He had noticed the swelling and bruising on her hand, so he bought her some medicine. But what was this? A carrot and a stick approach? He seemed to have forgotten that he was the reason she got injured! Harmonia snorted. “Awww, I’m so touched.” “Since you’re so touched, maybe you should reconsider so that you won’t regret it.” “Reconsider what? Adding an injury to my other hand?” Harmonia’s tone carried a hint of sarcasm. She even tossed the tube of ointment into the nearby trashcan right in front of Absalom. “Harmonia, what is the meaning of this?” “Oops, my hand slipped.” Absalom’s gaze turned icy, and his expression darkened. “You don’t know what’s good for you, woman!” He was right. She really did not know what was good for her. Otherwise, how could she have wasted her affection on him for a whole five years? “Take a look at the agreement.
In front of him was a paternity test report! The person who had conducted the test was Luna! The report stated that based on the available information and the results of the DNA test, Absalom was not the biological father of the child! Absalom’s pupils dilated in an instant! This envelope contained not only the paternity test report but also a series of medical documents! These documents indicated that Luna had undergone an amniocentesis to determine paternity when she was sixteen weeks pregnant! Thump! Absalom’s expression turned fierce as he pounded his fist heavily against the front seat of the car. “Take me to the hospital,” he ordered in a cold voice. The secretary, driving the vehicle, hesitated for a moment. “Sir, there’s an important meeting regarding the Empyrean Tower's restoration next.” “I said, take me to the hospital! Is that so hard to understand?” Absalom roared. ”Yes, sir.” The secretary swiftly turned the car around and headed to the hospital. …
The meeting room door swung open. Harmonia yanked a chair back and placed both hands on the conference table. Even though she wore a gentle smile, she gave off a chilling vibe. “Mr. Kurt, as the legitimate child of the Marsh family, how come I’ve never heard that my brother’s position as CEO was bestowed upon him by you as a favor?” Harmonia’s words were like a bombshell. They shattered the calm atmosphere and created waves of shock. “You... You’re Harmonia?” Kurt Ivanov seemed surprised as he was unable to recognize her immediately. After all, she had been out of the public eye for five years and had not been seen in the Marsh Consortium. “It seems like your eyesight has deteriorated over the past five years, Mr. Kurt. Perhaps I should arrange for a specialist to give you a check-up tomorrow.” Harmonia’s demeanor was overbearing and imposing. Her words were sharp and aggressive. Her demeanor was pleasing to the eyes, and her words were satisfying to the ears! “Harmon
Hector furrowed his brow and said, “It’s about the restoration of the Empyrean Tower. I plan to have Marshtown Studio compete with Terran Construction in the bidding. However, Kurt is against this idea.” Marshtown Studio was a gift from Hector to Harmonia after her graduation, but over the years, it had made no significant progress. As the Marsh family did not make their fortune doing construction, the studio’s existence had become a thorn in the eyes of some shareholders. Furthermore, she had secretly made negotiations and then handed over all of the three groundbreaking construction projects, which amazed the world, to Absalom and Terran Construction. Looking back, Harmonia realized how foolish she had been in the past. Now, with Marshtown Studio stagnating, she felt responsible for the situation. “Is Kurt against it because the Terran family is a heavyweight in the construction industry? And he thinks Marshtown Studio stands no chance and it would embarrass Marsh Consort
“Terran Construction’s statement basically explained nothing! It is the same as using duct tape over a burst water pipe! It only caused the scandal to explode!” “What a load of crap! The fact that his wife has become his ex-wife already explained it all!” “I bet that sister he mentioned is actually his lover! Sometimes, she’s his sister; sometimes when he has needs, she’s his lover!” “Poster above, very well said!” … As it turned out, Terran Construction would have been better off choosing to stay silent! They probably thought the decline in share prices the next day would not be that bad. So, they released the statement and just made things worse! Bang! The intercom was smashed to pieces. Absalom’s eyes were filled with rage as he shouted, “The entire PR department is fired!” … Harmonia remained calm after going through the trending topics, as everything had gone as she had anticipated. She set her phone aside and began handling the transfer of Marshtown Studio
“Playing?” Harmonia arched an eyebrow in sarcasm. “If you want to play around and treat this bidding like a game, then you’re being unprofessional. Please leave me out of it.” The once gentle and demure Harmonia had transformed into a sharp and elegant blade. “Don’t tell me you’re here to bid.” Absalom’s tone was as cold as ice. “Well, isn’t it obvious? You can’t tell, Mr. Terran?” Harmonia’s voice remained just as gentle as before, as if nothing had changed, even though the truth was everything had changed between them. “Hmph, you’re overestimating yourself!” “In your eyes, is having the support of Marsh Corporation overestimating oneself?” “So, are you with Hector now?” Harmonia smiled and dismissed the distasteful question. “Nilus City is full of people with the Marsh surname. Don’t think that just because you share the same surname, you can build a relationship with Hector. He didn’t get to where he is today by being kind!” Absalom’s eyes were dark. His gaze loc
Harmonia’s gentle voice filled the room. Her voice was flowing like a forest brook. It was calm and soothing. Throughout her presentation, she did not glance at the large screen even a single time. Every detail was etched into her mind. Her explanations were clear and organized. Her proposal could be described as flawless. “What Marshtown Studio aims to do is not just restore Empyrean Tower but to rekindle the image of Empyrean Tower in the hearts of all Nilus City residents.” She concluded with a beautiful statement and earned applause from the entire audience. Inside the live chat room, the barrage of comments was going wild! “Who’s this stunning lady with a knack for architecture? As a recent graduate from Nilus University’s architecture faculty, I’m thoroughly impressed!” “Marshtown Studio’s restoration plan is really extraordinary and creative. Not everyone has the guts for that!” “I personally prefer Marshtown Studio’s proposal. Now, it’s up to the client to decide!
“I choose Marshtown Studio.” As he said that, the members of the studio erupted in cheers. Terran Construction had lost! For the past five years, Terran Construction had been invincible and dominant in the industry, but now they had lost to a relatively unpopular studio. While the members celebrated, Harmonia simply smiled. “That was a good competition, Mr. Terran.” After Harmonia said that, she took the stage, shook hands with Dominic, and exchanged contracts. Marshtown Studio had won the bidding! In an instant, topics like “Marshtown Studio beats Terran Construction” and “Terran Construction narrowly defeated” were trending! It sparked discussions across social media! “Oh, I feel sorry for Mr. Terran. He’s so handsome! I’ve got a soft spot for handsome guys!” “Have you forgotten what just happened? Wake up, girl! Do you also want to be Mr. Terran’s sister?” “Who is this beautiful lady from Marshtown Studio? She seems so confident, and she’s really capable!” “D