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This was the first time Isabe had ever encountered Oliver. Although he bore a resemnce to
Damien, one could tell from his demeanor that he was nothing more than a useless silver–spooned
kid.
She had also heard about the Winters family from Alexander before.
The Winters family had done quite well in the business world, a sess they owed to their family
ethos, which prioritized the family’s overall benefit above all else. As a result, internal power
struggles and infighting were rtively rare.
One could say that the tradition of the Winters family was that the most capable members held the
most power.
The current head of the family was none other than Oliver’s mother, Lydia Sanders.
Oliver’s father. Howard Winters, was the second son of the Winters family and nothing more than
your average Joe. He was overshadowed, and happily so, by his sessful wife and chose to
indulge in his. hobbies, washing his hands of household affairs.
In fact, his marriage with Lydia was arranged by the family. They had recognized that Lydia, then an
employee in theirpany, was destined for greater sess. Hence, they had Howard marry her,
hoping she would assist in managing the family business in the future.
Over the years, Lydia had proven her worth through her achievements. As such, within the Winters
family, her word wasw.
Isabe mulled over the current situation. Mdn. Lydia’s only failure in life is probably having such a
worthless son. No wonder she packed him off to the entertainment industry to meddle with some
random projects while leaving the Winters family’s main business to Damien. What a merit–based
family tradition indeed.
Damien was Oliver’s first cousin, the son of the Winters family’s eldest son. His father, Jared
Winters. passed away early, and his mother remarried, leaving him somewhat of an orphan within
the Winters family. However, judging by the number of businesses, he was gradually taking over, it
was clear that the Winters family held him in high regard, intending to groom him as the future head
of the family.
From a distance, Isabe watched as Oliver sat down. He thought no one could see him as he
ced his hand on Ruby’s thigh. Isabe immediately felt a sense of pity for Deborah. I can’t
believe she’s able to tolerate marrying such a person, even if it’s a loveless marriage. How does she
deal with such a distasteful excuse for a husband?
Thinking back on it, Isabe really felt like venting about Damien.
Damien has harbored a crush on Deborah for a decade, but because of how he was practically
raised by his aunt, Lydia, and how she’s even willing to entrust him with the family business, he
probably felt that he would be betraying his aunt’s kindness if hepeted with his cousin for the
woman his aunt wants as a daughter–inw. He didn’t want to disappoint Lydia or make her worry
since she’s the elder he respects the most. So, he has suppressed his feelings all this while and
watched helplessly as the woman he loved became his sister–inw.
On this matter, Isabe truly disapproved of Damien’s actions. After all, it was a marriage alliance.
Damien. might have seeded if he had fought for it. After all, Deborah had dered she was
merely marrying into the Winters family to maintain the coboration between the two families,
implying that it didn’t matter who her husband was.
Yet, out of gratitude, Damien gave up his love for Deborah. Isabe could only assume his love
wasn’t as nowerful as she thought
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Fortunately, Deborah wasn’t forced, nor did she have feelings for Damien, so this situation couldn’t
really be considered a case of star–crossed lovers.
In truth, Isabe had no idea that after her inadvertent outburst at home, the Quirk family eagerly
persuaded Alexander to talk to Damien. They hoped that Damien and Deborah could be a
pair.
They were all Alexanders friends. Since Deborah didn’t mind, marrying someone who loved her
was surely better than being with someone who spent all his time chasing after female celebrities.
Although Deborah only wanted to maintain a marriage in name, if she really married a man with
such a bad reputation, it would undoubtedly lead to endless troubles.
Moreover, they felt that given the Winters family’s customs, things might not turn out too ugly. It was
Damien who had allowed the so–called favor to bind his hands and feet.
On this matter, Alexander shared the same principle as Isabe he wouldn’t meddle in affairs that
didn’t concern him. However, if it was simr to Rnd’s situation, where he was deceived and
fooled, he would undoubtedly step in to help a buddy out.
However, it was a conscious decision by Damien and Deborah. They were both adults, and any
consequences resulting from their decision were their own to bear.
Isabe was wholly adopting a bystander’s attitude toward all this.
Meanwhile, Oliver was still giving the staff a hard time. Isabe had already figured out that the
vague excuses from the staff were nothing but attempts to cate Oliver. Entertainmentpanies
under Quirk Group all had strict project requirements, and even Isabe had never been allowed to
take any shortcuts. in the past, let alone others.
Moreover, no matter how Isabe stared at thedy next to Oliver, whose face was surely the
product of multiple aesthetic procedures, she could not imagine her ying the lead role.
Oliver still wanted to act as though he truly knew Alexander.
Isabe thought, Your cousin and your fiancée might indeed be friends with Alexander, but
Alexander has never even met you. You’ve got some nerve.
Isabe chuckled in amusement. Alexander was never a fan ofworking. He wouldn’t bother
getting to know someone who could not be his business partner orpetitor.
However, the situation was rather challenging for the staff. Although Oliver seemed like a spoiled
rich kid, he was still a member of the Winters family. Moreover, he indeed had a personal
connection with Alexander.
Isabe was indeed sympathetic toward the employees, who lived in constant fear of offending
someone due to a slight misunderstanding and then having to take the full me. Other than
providing perfunctory responses, they were unable to give a definite answer.
Unfortunately, they would have to give a definitive reply to Oliver.
Sweat beaded on the staff’s forehead as they panicked over what to do.
Isabe rose to her feet and strode over to them. “This must be Mr. Oliver, right?”
The sudden appearance of a beautiful, graceful woman instantly captured Oliver’s attention. His
hand. which was caressing Ruby’s thigh, froze in ce.
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If she’s this pretty and calling me Mr. Oliver, she must be a celebrity. She’s probably hoping to
introduce herself to someone in the industry.
Oliver had experienced far too many of these situations, so his initial reaction was to utter, “Oh, and
who might this lovelydy be?”
As he spoke, he even stood up, intending to shake hands with Isabe.
The staff member naturally recognized Isabe at first nce. After all, they had seen her bare–
faced like this several times and wouldn’t fail to recognize her like Oliver did.
Oliver did find Isabe somewhat familiar, but her natural beauty and approachability made him
think she was probably a university student who had just entered the industry. Therefore, he
immediately put on the airs of a sessful person.
Isabe took in his reaction and expressed her surprise “Oh, you don’t recognize me? I just
overheard you saying you’re well acquainted with my husband. How can you not know who I am?”
Oliver was taken aback. Before he could react, the staff member had already politely stood up and
greeted Isabe, “Good day. Madam.”
“Madam? Which madam?” Suddenly, Ruby, who had been apanying Oliver, spoke up.
The staff members instantly felt a boost in their morale after all, their CEO’s wife was a respected
figure in the entertainment industry, the Gossip Queen herself, and a beacon of justice. They
always felt that she would never turn a blind eye to their predicaments.
“Thisdy is Mrs. Quirk, our CEO’s wife. Don’t you recognize her, Mr. Oliver?” The staff member
teased a bit sneakily.
“You’re Isabe!” This revtion truly shocked Oliver. Ele had seen Isabe’s appearance in the
entertainment industry, and the beauty before him now was apletely different beauty.
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Meanwhile, Ruby, standing nearby, gave Isabe a once–over, her eyes subsequently filling with
disdain.
Originally, Isabe hadn’t paid much attention to Ruby. However, Ruby’s arrogant ignorance was so
tantly obvious, and she didn’t bother hiding the fact that she was rolling her eyes, even after
learning about Isabe’s identity. The disy piqued Isabe’s curiosity immediately. She
eventually investigated Ruby’s background.
What? I thought she was just some actress entangled with Oliver. Who knew she was Alexander’s
unwanted admirer!
Upon learning that his wife was here, Alexander hurried over as soon as his meeting ended.
However, as soon as he entered, he was greeted by his wife’s usatory thoughts..
Alexander was baffled.