To the Love of My Life

“Oh, sure,” Howard answered, his gaze becoming somewhat unfocused.

“Howard, what’s the matter with you today? You’re so absent-minded.” Rusell noticed that something was amiss with Howard and turned to stare at his face for a while before spotting a scratch on his neck. He suddenly reached out, poked it, and laughed, “Yo, what happened? Which woman was so fierce as to leave such a deep mark? Could it be your so-called true love? I didn’t see that coming, quite intense!”

Howard’s face darkened, and he abruptly swatted Rusell’s hand away, rising from the couch in one swift movement.

Rusell sat on the sofa, smiling at Howard, “Looks like you’ve really fallen for someone this time. You used to be the one who joked the most about your relationships with other women, but now, you turn against me…”

“Rusell, do you have any fucking idea how annoying you are?!” Howard snapped fiercely, then glanced at Steve Burton with lingering anger, “Bro, do whatever you want with the Gregorys’ issue, I’ll listen to you. I have something to do today. I’ll go first.”

Without waiting for Steve or Rusell to respond, he forcefully slammed the door shut and left.

“Why did Howard suddenly turn into this?” Rusell muttered under his breath, then turned to Steve and said, “Bro, I’ve already had the Public Relations Department prepare the press conference. You can go straight to the second floor and start now.”

Steve nodded, stood up, and straightened his clothes. He and Rusell then left the office.

But just as they reached the secretary area, the secretary general, Ms. Taylor, suddenly stood up and called out, “Mr. Burton.”

Then, she hurriedly presented him with a tablet: “Mr. Burton, please have a look.”

Steve had been preoccupied with the thought of how Ruby Gregory would react to the news about the Gregorys’ troubles and appeared somewhat absent-minded as he glanced at the tablet Ms. Taylor handed him. But on the screen, he saw the very person he was worrying about.

Ruby was dressed fairly casually in simple loungewear, her hair casually pulled back. Facing the constant flashing of camera lights, her pale face spoke slowly, “Regarding this accident, it was caused by the faults of Gregory’s Enterprises. Pristine’s Enterprises is merely an investor and not responsible for the project.”

At this point, Ruby bowed deeply: “For this accident, which has caused such negative impact, I apologize. Gregory’s Enterprises will bear all the consequences.”

Another flurry of camera flashes went off, and a female reporter raised her microphone and asked, “Ms. Ruby Gregory, there are rumors that you and CEO Mr. Steve Burton of Pristine’s Enterprises will hold an engagement ceremony on the 10th of this month, is that true?”

Ruby paused for a moment and nodded, “Yes.”