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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 stare me down.”
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 like me with 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 welcome you 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 tell me this 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 extreme and 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 become somewhat normal,‘ he told himself in his mind.
“What can I 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 I personally extended the invitation.”
Stanley thought, ‘Company parties typically only involve employees, but having a few extra management-
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level acquaintances attend is completely normal.‘
He unconditionally supported Jeffrey. “Consider it done,” he replied.
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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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