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“I know,” Jeffrey replied nonchalantly.

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Stanley grew increasingly confused, feeling his mind couldn't keep pace. “Knowing that, you still let Andrea

confront Rebecca? Aren’t you worried Rebecca might suffer badly?”

Jeffrey remained silent. He thought gains and losses were matters of personal choice.

Stanley spoke earnestly, “Take my advice. Don’t try keeping Rebecca through this method. Her stubborn nature

won't conform to your expectations.”

Jeffrey lifted his eyes to meet Stanley’s gaze. The latter straightened his posture and added, “I'll say this even if

you staredown.”

Jeffrey toyed with his phone. “What evidence do you have that you're right and I'm wrong?”

Stanley blinked, unable to think of any evidence.

“You've never been in a relationship or had long-term friendships with women,” Jeffrey said, landing the blow

clean. “But I've spent five whole years with Rebecca.”

Stanley froze. He tried to argue using his own perspective but realized personalities varied. His previous

arguments stemmed from his viewpoint. He wondered, ‘What if Rebecca actually responds to Jeffrey's approach?

‘After all, compared to an outsider likewith minimal interactions, Jeffrey lived with her day in and day out for

five years. He probably knows her better.

“But...” Stanley finally offered after consideration, “Nobody likes being targeted by a rival in love.”

Jeffrey's gaze drifted, and he was lost in thought. Stanley fell silent.

After a long pause, Jeffrey suddenly asked, “Any upcoming parties or social events?”

“No,” Stanley replied, perplexed. “Why?”

Jeffrey absently rubbed his phone and didn’t reply.

“You never cared about these things before,” Stanley pressed.

“Is next Wednesday the exact 10th anniversary of PrimePlay Technologies?” Jeffrey asked, recalling the

information he had casually glanced at and thinking of an idea.

Stanley, who had a clearer memory of such matters, replied, “Yes.”

Jeffrey's thin lips parted slightly. “Let's host a celebration.”

Stanley tried to be tactful. “While they welcyou as CEO, anniversary celebrations are internal affairs. Plus, a

ten-year anniversary gala could cost a fortune.”

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Jeffrey didn’t care about expenses-money was just a number to him, and he could make as much of it as he

wanted. He dialed a number from his phone, settling the matter on the spot.

“Hello, Mr. Hanson,” Jason said with deep respect on the other end of the line.

Jeffrey cut straight to business. “What are your plans for PrimePlay Technologies’s anniversary?”

Jason was momentarily stunned and then caught on. “We'll follow your directives.”

Jeffrey declared, “All employees must attend next Wednesday.”

Jason gritted his teeth and agreed, “Understood.”

Jason knew clearly that even though the party would bleed money, Jeffrey brought far greater profits to the

company. Even if he no longer served as CEO in the future, PrimePlay Technologies would still benefit from his

past association.

“I'll have Gregory wire the funds to your company’s account,” Jeffrey announced, keeping business and personal

matters distinct. “The detailed plan will be sent to your email before Friday.”

Before Jason could refuse, Jeffrey had already hung up the phone.

Stanley genuinely couldn’t understand Jeffrey’s motive. “Don’t tellthis whole party is for Rebecca.”

“Correct,” Jeffrey replied.

Stanley demanded, “Why?”

“Her life revolves around three points-office, hospital, and home. The pattern leaves no room for unexpected

people or incidents,” Jeffrey explained calmly.

Stanley’s mouth twitched as he suddenly had a bad feeling. “So you want to create an opportunity... for

something to happen?” He voiced the disturbing suspicion.

Jeffrey didn’t answer, but his expression confirmed everything.

Stanley wanted to dissuade Jeffrey, recognizing it as extrand abnormal behavior. Yet recalling Jeffrey's

traumatic upbringing, he realized words would likely fall on deaf ears,

Stanley muttered inwardly, ‘He wants Rebecca to hit a brick wall and then get back to him, but that wall would

likely crush his own head instead.

After various considerations, he decided against persuasion. ‘Jeffrey needs to make a mistake. Only through

failure will he becsomewhat normal,’ he told himself in his mind.

“What can | help you with?” Stanley suppressed other thoughts, silently apologizing to Rebecca.

“Inviting those who previously dared not target Rebecca because of my presence,” Jeffrey spoke calmly without

emotional fluctuation. “If they refuse, tell them | personally extended the invitation.”

Stanley thought, ‘Company parties typically only involve employees, but having a few extra management-

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“Thanks.” Jeffrey knew Stanley disapproved of his plan but decided to help anyway out of friendship.

“Friends don’t need thanks.” Stanley resumed his usual casual demeanor. “But I'll skip this party. Keep things

measured and don’t go too far.”

Jeffrey replied, “Understood.”

After finalizing matters, they chatted until late at night before heading home. Jeffrey briefed Gregory about the

arrangements with necessary precautions, and then left it at that.

Gregory's efficiency was truly impressive. In no time, the matter had been fully communicated throughout the

company.

On Thursday morning, Rebecca and her colleagues had barely arrived at PrimePlay Technologies when a group

message announced a company-wide day off next Wednesday for the 10th-anniversary celebration. Each

department was to prepare a performance.

The department erupted in heated discussions the moment the message appeared.

“While a day off on Wednesday sounds great, past parties have run past 10 PM.”

“Do you think Mr. Hanson will attend? He's technically part of our company now.”

“Probably not. It'd be odd for someone from the Hanson Group to join PrimePlay Technologies’s celebration.”

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“Ask Rebecca,” someone suggested. “She's probably got ideas.”

Most team members, except Rebecca, had transferred from previous projects, creating tight-knit familiarity

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Rebecca looked up from her phone and turned toward the voice. “What's up?”

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Normally, those people were fine with karaoke nights where skills didn’t matter, but it was the anniversary party.

Screwing up in front of thousands would be embarrassing.

Rebecca was about to say she wasn’t qualified as a new employee when she heard others whisper about the

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“If I could do even one thing well, that 5,000-dollar grand prize would be mine every year.”

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“There's prize money?” Rebecca suddenly interjected. She’d read all the announcements but hadn’t seen any

mention of rewards.