Chapter 16  1/3  Chapter 16  It seemed like this dinner get-together was nearing its end. Hubert wiped the edge of his lips, joining Cora in watching this buffoonery on the…

Chapter 15  1/3  Chapter 15  Soon, the three-day summit meeting came to an end.  The business presentation, which Axel gave his all to prepare for, was taken off the agenda…

Chapter 14  1/3  Chapter 14  Axel appeared stunned for a couple of seconds before he put on an ingratiating smile. “Mr. Schmidt, I apologize for not handling the conflicts between…

  Chapter 13  1/3  Chapter 13  The hotel, where the summit meeting was held, bustled with life.  Axel hid himself in the washroom and splashed some cold water on his…

Chapter 12  1/2  Chapter 12  Even with Hubert’s personal guidance, Cora’s path was far from easy.  Two weeks later, in Schmidt Group’s top-tier strategy conference room, a meeting was underway…

Chapter 11  1/2  Chapter 11  On the other side of the ocean, the Narthwich skyline was painted in dazzling gold and crimson by the morning sun.  In a penthouse, Cora…

Chapter 10  1/2  Chapter 10  The blind date turned out to be far more formal than Axel had expected.  In the private dining room of an exclusive members-only restaurant in…

Chapter 9  E1  1/3  Chapter 9  The air in the CEO’s office at Corestone Real Estate was stifling.  The core executives barely dared to breathe. The bolder ones stole glances…

Chapter 8  Chapter 8  1/3  After the plane touched down at Kilead International Airport, the moment Cora and Aaron stepped into the arrivals hall, she felt the weight of an…

Chapter 7  Cora sat in the passenger seat with her eyes half-closed, trying to ignore the cozy atmosphere in the car. In the back, Louise and Axel sat on either…