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Standing nearby, Ellsworth looked down at Harriet as she 

efficiently packed her things. He put both hands in the pockets 

of his gray lounge pants, looked down at her, and asked in a 

calm voice, “Are you dissatisfied with how stable the Townsend 

Group’s stock has been lately?” 

Harriet paused in her packing and looked up at Ellsworth. 

Their eyes met. Ellsworth stared at her for a moment, then 

turned and walked to the window, picking up a cigarette and a 

lighter from the side cabinet. 

He lit a cigarette for himself, while Harriet remained crouched 

on the floor, unmoving. 

Now she understood-it was the organizers who had arranged 

for her and Ellsworth to share a room. 

Thinking of the things she overheard in the lobby that 

afternoon, Harriet really didn’t want to share a room with 

Ellsworth. 

Ellsworth had many friends and a lively life. 

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But she wasn’t in his social circle. If others came to see him 

and she was there, it would only make things awkward. She had no interest in being part of his life. 

After thinking for a while, Harriet looked at Ellsworth’s back and said, “Then I’ll go squeeze in with Jolene.” 

Ellsworth’s expression darkened. He turned his face and just 

looked at her. 

Seeing Ellsworth’s unpleasant expression, Harriet avoided his gaze, not wanting to look at him. 

When the smoke drifted toward her, Harriet raised her right 

hand and waved it in front of her nose. 

Seeing this, Ellsworth casually stubbed out his cigarette. 

Then, looking down at Harriet, he said flatly, “There’s a meeting tomorrow. Finish up and get some rest early.” 

Ellsworth’s order was already an answer. Harriet didn’t look at 

him and replied softly, “Okay.” 

Ellsworth’s meaning was clear. After hanging up her clothes, 

Harriet took her pajamas and went to the bathroom. 

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The suite had a separate study, two bathrooms, and even a 

small internet cafe. 

The hotel’s luxury suites could have multiple bedrooms, a gym, 

and a game room, but she didn’t know why the organizers had 

arranged a small room for her and Ellsworth. 

She wasn’t worthy of the presidential suite-Ellsworth was. 

When she arrived that afternoon, she thought this room was 

hers alone. 

After showering and coming out of the bathroom, she saw 

Ellsworth working at the desk in the bedroom. 

Harriet went back to the study, sent Kathie some photos she 

had taken, and video chatted with her. 

Kathie told her to take the opportunity to relax for a couple of 

days, saying she herself had been slacking off lately, staying 

home with Kenneth. 

While video chatting with Harriet, Kenneth passed by. Kathie 

turned the camera toward Kenneth and said, “Ken, say hi to 

Hara.” 

Looking at Kathie’s camera, Kenneth smiled and said, “Hara, 

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have fun over there.” 

Harriet waved at Kenneth and replied with a smile, “Okay, Ken.” 

In the bedroom, Ellsworth listened to the sounds coming from 

the study. His hands hovered above the keyboard as he turned 

to glance in that direction. 

In the past, when they were alone, Harriet would always try to 

make her presence known, actively finding topics to talk to him 

about. 

Now, she spoke very little and almost never initiated 

conversation with him. 

Hearing Harriet finish her video call with Kathie in the study, 

Ellsworth put down his work, got up, walked to the study door, 

knocked, and asked in a calm voice, “Not planning to sleep 

tonight?” 

Ellsworth’s appearance made Harriet sit up straight at once. 

Embarrassed, she said, “Did I disturb your work? Sorry.” 

She added, “I forgot you were here too.” 

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If Harriet hadn’t explained, it would have been fine, but once 

she did, Ellsworth’s expression grew a bit complicated. 

At least she was honest. 

However, he didn’t press her on it and simply turned and went 

back to the bedroom. 

Watching Ellsworth’s departing back, Harriet exited WhatsApp, 

shut her laptop, and followed him. 

Just as she returned to the bedroom, Ellsworth’s phone rang. 

Ellsworth took his phone out of his pocket, glanced at the caller 

ID, and walked over to the window to answer. 

On the other end, Kelsey’s gentle voice came through: “Ells, 

everyone says they’re going to the bar downstairs for a bit. Do 

you want to join us?” 

Looking at the night view outside the hotel, Ellsworth replied 

calmly, “I’ll pass. You all have fun.” 

Kelsey, sounding a bit coquettish, confirmed, “Really not 

coming down?” 

Ellsworth said, “No, I’m not going.” 

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Kelsey replied, “Alright, then I’ll come find you.” 

Ellsworth answered her directly, “It’s not convenient.” 

After Ellsworth spoke, Kelsey fell silent. 

After a long pause, she finally said with a laugh, “See you 

tomorrow, then. Good night.” 

“Mm,” Ellsworth replied gently. 

After hanging up and turning around, Harriet didn’t look at him, 

as if she hadn’t heard his phone ring or knew who he was 

talking to.