Shattered Illusions: Love, Lies, and Redemption

"Just some extra words with Litchi, I'm flattered, really."

Remington raised an eyebrow, "Well then, forget it..."

Timothy cut him off swiftly, "Even so, who can put a price on my golden words? So, I won't be shy with you, Remi. Much appreciated. With that attitude, I bet this year we'll be toasting to you and Litchi's wedding."

Cassius watched Timothy's sycophantic display with a feeling of suffocation, his irritation growing.

He stood up, "I need some fresh air."

He strode out quickly, while Cedric had just finished preparing breakfast, setting up the tray over the bed, before making his exit, leaving Timothy and Remington to their private conversation.

"Now that things between you and Litchi are going so smoothly, should I maybe speed things up on my end?"

The Starlight Group and the Temple Group had been collaborating in secret over the past couple of months.noveldrama

This collaboration was closely aligned with the three projects that the Starlight Group had previously worked on deeply with the West family.

Timothy was well aware that this was all part of Remington's plan, laid out over two months ago, to eventually push the West family out of the Starlight Group's big picture.

But the collaboration with the Temple Group was still under wraps, and Martin was completely in the dark about it.

Just the other day, Martin had attended a finance summit, delivering the opening speech and sharing his visions for NovaTech Innovations' future, blissfully unaware of the futile path ahead.

"No need to rush; sticking to the original plan is best."

Hastiness could lead to mistakes, revealing our hand to Martin before we're ready, which would only complicate matters.

Timothy nodded in agreement, "Alright."

Yet, he couldn't help but feel a bit melancholic about how good the relationship between Remington and the West family used to be. Who would have thought it would come to this?

Glory Media.

First thing in the morning, Stella and Margaret Miller walked into the building arm in arm, both donned in limited edition designer outfits, their makeup impeccable, exuding an air of high society luxury.

Stella was also holding a large bouquet of flowers, chatting and laughing as they went.

Their presence seemed to carry a fragrant breeze as they passed.

After they entered the elevator, the receptionist and other employees waiting in the lobby began to gossip.

"How come you're back at the company after being trashed online and officially dismissed?"

The subject of the gossip was, of course, Margaret.

Another employee gave her a look as if she were clueless.

"So what if she got a bit of backlash? All publicity is good publicity. In a few days, no one will even

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status she's still the envy of everyone-a true blue-blooded beauty."

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"Yeah, whether she's dismissed or not, it's just for show. Glory Media is owned by the Miller family, so naturally, she can come and go as she pleases."

"But I heard you managed to upset Mr. Dashiell from the Starlight Group. Even our Chairman Miller wouldn't dare to cross him, that's why it blew up so much."

"What does that matter? Haven't you seen how close you are with Ms. West?"

Another tall employee joined the conversation.

"What does Ms. West have to do with this?"

The employees who were out of the loop were now fully puzzled.

The tall employee straightened up, basking in a sense of superiority.

"You don't know? Ms. West is Mr. Dashiell's childhood sweetheart and his lifesaver. She's going to be the future lady of the Starlight Group With Ms. West mediating your little disagreement with Mr. Dashiell, whispering sweet nothings. bound to have been resolved ages ago!"

"Really?"

The crowd, buzzing with the revelation of such significant insider information, was thoroughly shocked.

The tall employee, feeling even more superior, glanced around to ensure no senior management was present, then pulled out his phone.