Claire freezes. It takes her a long time to understand Leo. She reflects on what happened today. Does he suspect that she likes Luke? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire doesn’t know whether to cry or laugh. Leo hasn’t changed over the years. He thinks she likes every man she sees. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Why does Leo have to look down on a woman! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire can’t help sighing. She explains, “Sir, I think you misunderstand something. Today is my second meeting with Mr. Luke. I don’t like him. You don’t need to worry. I’m not the kind of woman who likes a man at will.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leo responds coldly, “I hope you do as you say.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leo’s face eases, so Claire exhales gently. Whenever and no matter what her identity is, she is so tired to get along with Leo. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The atmosphere is a little quiet. Claire takes a stack of papers from her bag for the meeting. She’s going to give Leo some details. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire is reading the document carefully. Leo thinks this ugly woman is a little different. He is attracted by her preoccupation. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
When Claire finishes, Leo suddenly asks her, “Angie, why haven’t you got married yet?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
They are talking about business, but Leo suddenly asks her about it. Claire freezes. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire hesitates. Can she choose not to answer? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire doesn’t speak and Leo knows he is too abrupt. He is also shocked by what he said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
But he just wants to know about her. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Well, you don’t have to answer.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leo is not happy with his abnormality. He sits up straight and closes his eyes. He doesn’t want to talk to her again. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire can’t help touching the glasses on her nose. She looks at Leo in confusion. She doesn’t understand what happened to him today. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Does he take the wrong medicine? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leo has changed a lot and become more and more abnormal in six years here. Claire doesn’t know him anymore. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The business meeting is held in another promising company. It’s a little far away so they set out ahead of time. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This time, several business owners will talk about the development trend, future and innovation of the industry at the meeting. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
To be honest, they are just chatting together. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
By the time Claire and Leo arrive, there are already one or two business owners waiting in the conference hall. At first they exchange greetings. Claire doesn’t care and stands quietly. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
After a while, the door is opened from the outside. Claire looks ahead, but when she hears a familiar voice, she can’t help looking at the door. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“I’m sorry I’m late.” The man who comes in comes up and nods to them. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He smiles softly and is calm and confident. After greeting several business owners, he sits down. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire has been staring at him in shock. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The man’s movements are so familiar and real. But why? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Why is Bryce still alive? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire is shocked. She can hardly believe her eyes. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
God! So he’s still alive! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Isn’t Bryce dead? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire has the urge to run over and ask him. That year she saw his body and confirmed that he had died. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Is there something in the world that brings people back to life? Or are there two people in the world who are exactly the same? What happened? <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire stands in shock and loses her mind. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Maybe because Claire’s been staring at Bryce. Bryce sees her looking at him. Although he is a little confused, he looks at her politely and smiles. He is so gentle and refined. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Leo feels it, too. Seeing Claire like this, he can not help but frown and get angry. He thinks Claire likes Bryce. He can not help laughing at her in a low voice. “Take notes carefully. Don’t be distracted!” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
He almost believes her. He thinks she doesn’t really like Luke, but he didn’t expect that she not only likes Luke but also stares at Bryce. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Why does she like every man she sees? He underestimated her! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The more Leo thinks about it, the more angry he gets, but he can’t lose his temper now. He doesn’t know that his jealousy is more than anger. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Hearing Leo’s warning, Claire immediately returns to her senses. By this time the meeting has begun. She can only take notes grudgingly. She’s thinking a lot. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
She can’t calm down! She thinks of Bryce’s death six years ago and the living Bryce in front of her. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire’s doubts are unanswered. She rushes out of the room when the meeting is suspended. She runs to the tea room to drink water and calm down. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire leans against the wall after drinking water. When she calms down and wants to leave, she suddenly sees an unexpected person come in. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Yes, it was Bryce! <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Claire stares at Bryce in front of her. She opens her mouth slightly and wants to say hello, but she doesn’t know what to say. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Hello.” Bryce says politely, “you’re Sir Howard’s secretary, aren’t you? I saw you standing behind him in the meeting just now.” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Yes, I am.” Claire freezes for a long time before regaining her mind and staring at him. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Bryce can’t help smiling and walks over to make a cup of coffee. He asks with a smile, “Miss, have you seen me before? Otherwise, why do you always look at me with such eyes?” <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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