There was something that she learned from her textbook:


    A powerful woman would keep a man’s money.


    A kind woman would retain a man’s dignity.


    A clever woman would keep her own dignity.


    Angie Anderson was a kind woman, though Ste Grace despised Jeremy Shine for what he did.


    But knowing the kind of person Angie was, she would be satisfied with the small justice she was afforded.


    Money, power, status, none of that can bring true happiness. You have to want it.


    People who are more easily satisfied tend to be happier.


    Ste’s phone rang. It was Eli Wayne.She smiled and happily picked up the call.


    “Ste, where are you now? The training is finally over. Jasper is a demon. I regret working in the military.Not only did Inot get myself a boyfriend,I’m bing more masculine,” Eliined.


    Ste was amused. “We’ll meet atSuntec International Inc.I’ll go there now to look for a restaurant.I’ll send you the location shortly.”


    “Okay, see you soon.”


    Ste put away her phone. She didn’t notice the police chief standing next to her.


    “Thank you, Inspector Grace. If it weren’t for you, we wouldn’t have been able to solve this case. We thought that it might end up bing a cold case,” the police Chiefplimented.


    “You’re most wee. I’m just doing my job for the research center.” Ste said gracefully.


    “Inspector, your name reverberates throughout the world. I am holding a celebration party tonight. It would be my honour to have you there if you don’t have any other ns for the evening.” the police Chief invited warmly.


    “I just arrived today. I have to meet my friend but thank you for your invitation,” Ste nodded.


    “Well, I’ll ask someone to take you there.”


    Sometimes, it was better to just go with the flow.


    “Sure.”


    Ste arrived at Suntec International Inc and decided on a rather romantic cafe.


    There was a girl in a white dressying the piano on the stage. She was elegant and beautiful.


    She sent Eli her location, went into a room, and waited there for her best friend.


    The entrance of the room was covered with a curtain.


    Eli arrived after a while. She looked at Ste and said happily, “Ste, it’s nice to see you again.You look so beautiful now, much prettier than before.I think I’m falling in love with you.”


    Ste smiled.“No matter how beautiful I am, I will never be as cool as you.”


    “Hahahahaha. I like it.” Eli gave Ste a big hug.


    Tears welled up in Ste’s eyes.


    It had been awhile.


    “Ste, I miss you so much.” Eli’s voice was trembling.


    “Eli, I miss you too,” Ste replied gently.Exclusive content ? by N?(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.


    Eli bombarded Ste with a ton of updates.“You can’t imagine how bad Jasper is.He avoids me even when we run into each other.


    He’s always so lovey dovey with Katty Davis. All the shows they put on almost every other day, it make me feel so disgusted. I should have pped him in the face.


    He is worse than Frederick Addington. By the way, Frederick seems to have improved.He hasn’t been involved in any scandals for the past three years. He’s always asking me if you’re doing fine.”


    Ste’s eyes were deep, unreadable pools.


    The waiter served wine, steak, foie gras, sd, and a variety of snacks.


    Ste gracefully shook her wine ss.


    Elidug into her steak and gulped a mouthful of red wine. “Is there any hope for you and Frederick?He seems to still have feelings for you.You should treasure that!”


    Ste took a sip of red wine. “I’m scarred forever. They say time heals, but I can’t forget. I don’t want to be held back by the past. Men are like a textbook. Frederick taught me what it meant to be sad and angry but I don’t want to revisit that Chapter.”


    Light sparkled off Ste’s earrings.


    Eli tipped her chin to admire her. “Ste, going abroad to further your studies has changed you. You sound so cultured and well-educated now.”


    Steughed and tapped Eli on the forehead. “I feel so spiritual now.But you know, I could be faking it.”


    “I don’t think you’re faking it. It’s radiating off you. Unlike me here in the military, I’m overflowing with testosterone.”


    Ste chuckled, Eli never failed to amuse her.


    They had a great time and drank a lot. Ste covered the bill.


    They walked out hand in hand, grinning ear to ear at each other.


    A tall man suddenly stopped in front of Ste.


    Ste squinted upwards at his face.


    It was Frederick. He looked at Ste’s slightly blushed face with burning eyes. “Ste, you’re back.” he said.


    “Ha,” Steughed. “It’s better to not see you again.”


    “Or even better, to forget about everything,” Eli added and pushed Frederick away.


    Frederick stood his ground. He held Ste’s arm and said, “Both of you are drunk. It’s raining heavily outside. Taxis are hard toe by. I’ll take both of you home.”


    “Master Addington, you have an appointment with Director Zachary of Innova International Inc,” Frederick’s assistant reminded him.


    Frederick frowned“I’lleter.” He grabbed Ste’s hand.


    The girls did not have enough strength to resist him.He pulled them all the way to his car.


    “Where do you stay?” Frederick asked.


    Knowing Frederick’s resources, he could find her address easily without her telling him.


    Since she came back, she should be prepared for anything.


    “A city Intercontinental Hotel,” Ste answered.


    Frederick started his car.


    Ste called Greg Miles and said, “My friend and I are drunk. Can you pick me up at the entrance of the hotel I’m in?”


    Frederick’s face turned sour.“Who are you calling?”


    “My superior,” Ste said curtly and closed her eyes.


    Frederick stopped at the entrance. Ste got out of the car before him.


    Greg walked towards Ste.


    “Could you please take my friend to the military base? She needs to work tomorrow.” Ste pointed to the car.


    “Okay, sure.” Greg sat next to Eli.


    Ste was still a little worried. “Don’t you dare do anything to her. Don’t even think about it. I will hunt you down if you try,” Ste warned.


    “I know,” Greg nodded.


    Ste looked at Frederick, who was staring at her the whole time. She was calm. “Thank you. I’m sorry to have troubled you,” Ste said to him. She was trying to set a distance between them.


    “I’ll get in touch with you soon,” Frederick called as he left.


    Ste stumbled back to her room. As soon as she opened the door, a ck shadow rushed over.


    Before she could react, he pushed her against the wall.


    His hot body pressed into hers. She heard a low voice growl, “Do you know how I deal with women who mess with me? You put me to sleep and just ran away. How are you even a professional?”