Chapter 1

The day I discovered Duan Qinghong’s infidelity, I was calmer than I had imagined.

In the afternoon, Duan Tao won an award at the equestrian competition at the club.

On the way back, she was thrilled, holding her trophy and clamoring to surprise her father at the office.

I couldn’t refuse her, and since it was on the way, I instructed the driver to go to the company.

Unexpectedly, we hit a snag as soon as we reached the receptionist.

The young woman didn’t even lift her seat, glanced at Duan Tao and me, and tossed a notebook our way.

She bluntly uttered two words: “Register!”

Duan Tao looked at me, feeling wronged, and upon seeing me nod, obediently wrote down our information.

When Secretary Shen came downstairs and saw me still standing near the receptionist, he jogged over and repeatedly apologized.

I raised my eyes to look at the receptionist girl; she didn’t seem too young, but her features were delicate. At that moment, her face was neither red nor white.

I waved my hand at Secretary Shen, speaking in a calm tone, “The other day, I was chatting with Qinghong, saying you should be promoted to P6 by now.”

Secretary Shen had always been diligent and responsible, so what fault was there?

As I spoke, I glanced at the receptionist girl.

Secretary Shen followed my gaze.

The young woman immediately lowered her head in fear, her voice strained as she said, “I-I’m sorry, I didn’t know you were Mr. Duan’s family…”