"Kind?"
Ace casually flipped through the pile of documents. Then, his mouth curved up into a slight and cold smile. "Did you misinterpret her real character?"
"Misinterpret?"
Jack swallowed nervously. "Over the years, Mrs. Moran has been so nice and loyal to you," he boldly explained. "She was obedient at home and had always upheld a good public image. She's a great example of a good wife and lady. As for her sudden change in temperament… I think the responsibility lies on you, Mr. Moran."
Ace's face turned cold. "Me?"
"Of course!"
Jack could not help but fight for Joanna despite the risk of getting fired. "All these years, you were cold and heartless to Mrs. Moran. Not to mention, you even cheated on her. If you hadn't hurt her, why would she have gotten involved with a playboy like Liam? She wouldn't have established the Stellar Group with him to fight Moran Group…"
"I've always known about Mrs. Moran's extraordinary strength. After all, she's a top student who skipped grades and is an expert in physics and chemistry. She gave up her career and married you because she deeply loved you. However, you didn't cherish her and let that unworthy playboy Liam have her. What a pity!"
Jack thought of all the clients Moran Group had lost to Stellar Group. Even Starlight Group, a long- time customer of Moran Group, had turned to them.
Then, Jack came to a realization. The upcoming Stellar Group wasn't just another leisurely pursuit of Liam's. If they continued expanding at this rate, they could possibly be equal to the Moran Group in the technology sector.
"I'm more impressed by Liam as compared to Mrs. Moran's drastic change in character. Liam is a notoriously famous playboy. He was involved with many wealthy ladies and actresses but willingly gave all that up for Mrs. Moran. He even handed control of Stellar Group to her. That must be true love!"
Jack cleared his throat and continued to provoke Ace. "If you keep doing this, I'm afraid Mrs. Moran will take off!"
Ace's face turned grim at that. He gave Jack a warning look and muttered, "Oh, true love?'
It was just the controlling interest of a small company. If Ace wanted, he could've given away tens or hundreds of them.
Looking at it again, Joanna's desperation to get Stellar Group and Starlight Group together had nothing to do with Blackwood. It was all for her own interest, with Blackwood acting as her investor
at best.
Somehow, the mere thought of that made his mood brighter.
"Okay, anyway…'
Jack stopped gossiping and said seriously, "The annual Global Technology Summit will be held in the City three days later. Many big names and experts in the sector will attend the event. Crystal Group has been cooperating closely with us and providing core chips for our popular cell phones, and they will also attend the event. Moran Group has held a high market share of 75 percent in the technology sector for five consecutive years. We should also attend the event. Mr. Moran, you mustn't be absent that day."
Raising an eyebrow, Ace said coldly, "Of course. After all, I haven't seen that guy
for a while."
Later, at the Night City Club.
Joanna dragged herself to the fourth floor with little interest, looking for the largest and most luxurious private room.
She finally succeeded in the cooperation deal between Stellar Group and Starlight Group. It was a memorable success, and everyone suggested celebrating it. Her friend Clara told her she had a surprise for her.
"Joan, I've prepared this gift for you. It's tailored. You're welcome!" Clara said in an excited voice on the phone.
"Stop it. You must be up to something again!"
As she spoke, Joanna pushed the door to the private room open and was dumbfounded by the scene inside…
Joanna opened the door to find a row of handsome, well-dressed men standing in the room in anticipation of her.
The men wore various expressions as soon as they saw Joanna enter. Some were charismatic or pure, while some looked melancholic and domineering.
"What the… What's going on?"
Joanna gulped nervously. It felt like she had entered right into a trap.
Clara sounded very excited and a little proud on the phone. "Joan, have you arrived? Look at the gift I prepared. Aren't they all eye-catching?"
Joanna was frozen in her tracks and stood at the entrance. "Clara, what the hell are you up to?"
"Did you forget what you said while celebrating your divorce at the Bar? You said that Mr. Iceberg was nothing. You also said that there were plenty of handsome men out there, and you could have whoever you wanted."
"Mwahahaha! Today, we've spent a fortune gathering all these handsome men for you. I also helped you to get rid of my brother, so he won't bother you. You can enjoy them in peace. We're best friends forever. You're welcome!"
"Clara, you're going too far!" Joanna said as anger flushed her face. Then, she immediately added, "You're throwing me into a horrible snare! It's going to be hard for me to keep my self- control…"
Joanna observed the room of handsome men while speaking to Clara on the phone.
"Tsk tsk, well…' Joanna thought about how she was good friends with Clara and shared the same taste. The men inside were different, but all good-looking and charming. She could not stop staring at them.
"Okay, okay. I'm busy right now. Talk to you later." Joanna hurriedly hung up the call and could not wait to mingle in the room.
"Miss, hello!"
A really young and handsome man who looked to be in his early twenties walked towards Joanna enthusiastically.
"Miss, thank you for your hard work. We've prepared plenty of delicious snacks and fruits. Come on in!"
Joanna looked at the familiar-looking young man and wondered, "Young man, why do I feel… I think I've seen you before?"
This young man was not the only familiar-looking one in the room. She seemed to have seen the rest of them somewhere!
"Miss, you can call me handsome, or you can call me baby, but you mustn't call me young man. Otherwise, they will all laugh at me!" Jax expressed his discontent, looking aggrieved. Somehow, his adorable face and expression reminded her of a puppy.
Joanna's motherly instincts kicked in as she saw his puppy eyes and almost wanted to pat him. She hurriedly said, "Okay, young man, I understand."
The room of distinguished-looking men burst out into a roar of laughter.
Dino did not get angry and explained nicely, "Miss, we're all trainees. We've just participated in the hottest variety show and filmed a lot of commercials. We've finally debuted as a group, so it's not strange if you have seen me."
"Oh, I see!"
Joanna then vaguely remembered the advertisement she saw in the subway a while ago. This group of handsome men who were in the commercials was called KL.
Joanna was particularly impressed by the beauty of one of the group members. As she thought of that, she hurriedly searched the room with great anticipation. Then, she found a man in a white shirt and black tie sitting in a corner.
Not as enthusiastic as the rest, the man looked down at his Switch, engrossed in a game. His cold charisma seemed to be out of place with the sprightly environment.
Dino followed Joanna's gaze and immediately greeted his teammate. "Julian!"
The handsome, deep-featured man looked up at the sound of his name. The way he looked at Joanna with indifferent eyes under the hazy light struck her. At that moment, Joanna felt a long- lost sensation as her heart raced!
Jax said, "Ah, Miss, you have good taste. He's our group's favorite and the poster boy. Do you know what the fans call him?"