Chapter 17 Before he even had a chance to speak , the call was abruptly cut off . When he tried to call back , Kenyon discovered he had already been blocked . He opened the refrigerator ; on the left side of the third shelf was honey , and on the second shelf of the freezer was a perfectly prepared hangover cure . Kenyon heated up the hangover cure . The alcohol in his system had already faded somewhat , leaving only loneliness in his eyes . Whenever there was a social event , Kenyon would always drink himself into a stupor , and the next day his head would inevitably feel like it was exploding . But when Marlene was around , she always took care of everything . Habit is a terrifying thing . He had grown used to Marlene's presence , but Marlene no longer needed him . On the eighth day after returning to New York , Marlene started her new job . Marlene's professional abilities were beyond question . Even during the five years she worked with Kenyon , everyone in the industry knew that Kenyon had an outstanding secretary by his side . The new company's boss , Gareth Emery , smiled as he extended his hand to Marlene . " Marlene , looking forward to working with you . " Marlene smiled in return . " Looking forward to working with you . " 000 % 08 27 Chapter 17 2010 Vouchers On the fifth day after joining , Marlene went to sign a contract at Gareth's request . When she arrived at the designated hotel , Marlene froze in place . It was no one else but Kenyon . But after just three seconds , Marlene regained her professional composure . Her face betrayed no emotion , and she greeted him flawlessly with a handshake . " Mr. Burt , hello . " Kenyon's gaze lingered greedily on Marlene's face , his tone aggressive . Marlene , you look beautiful today . " Marlene smiled and nodded . " Thank you . " Kenyon pressed further with his words . " Marlene , you're so beautiful . I wonder if you have a boyfriend ? " Marlene's new company had no business overlap with Kenyon's , so at first she thought it was just a coincidence that Kenyon was the client . But now , Marlene knew very well this was no coincidence . Sensing the atmosphere was about to turn sour , Gareth quickly intervened , stepping between them . " Come on , let's have a drink . " But in the next moment , Kenyon held down Gareth's glass . " Mr. Emery , the food hasn't arrived yet . Why don't you go check on it ? " Gareth immediately understood and hurriedly got up to leave . After all , in New York , Kenyon was not someone to cross . The private room was left with only Kenyon and Marlene . Kenyon stepped forward , instantly closing the distance between them . " Marlene , you still haven't answered my question . " His warm breath brushed against Marlene's cheek . Marlene turned her 26 13 % 08 27 Vouchers Chapter 17 head , her eyes cold . " Mr. Burt , did you go to all this trouble just to ask me that ? Besides , my private life is none of your business . " Since Mr. Burt isn't here to talk business today , I'll be leaving now . Marlene picked up her bag and turned to leave , and at that moment , Kenyon finally felt a surge of panic . " Marlene , don't go . I mean no harm , I just want to talk to you . " " Marlene , I'll call off the engagement . Let's start over , okay ? Marlene , Marlene ... " Kenyon hurried forward , and in the next moment , another figure appeared in his line of sight . Alaric . Seeing Marlene , Alaric instinctively draped his coat over her shoulders . " It's chilly tonight . Why are you wearing so little ? " For a moment , their eyes met . Alaric saw Kenyon behind her and a mocking smile appeared on his lips . " What a coincidence , Mr. Burt . You're here too ? " www Kenyon rushed forward and grabbed Marlene's wrist , his eyes full of pleading . " Marlene , let's talk . " But Marlene simply turned back and pried Kenyon's hand off her wrist , bit by bit . " Kenyon , there's nothing left for us to talk about . " Kenyon watched as Marlene got into Alaric's car , powerless to do anything . He remained frozen in place until the car disappeared from view , still holding his pose . When his assistant found Kenyon , he was sitting alone in dejection by the roadside . Cars passed by one after another , but not a single one stopped 08 27 56.65 % Chapter 17 for him . 120 Vouchers " It really seems like she doesn't want me anymore . " Kenyon lowered his gaze , repeating the words over and over . Suddenly , as if struck by a thought , he looked up sharply at his assistant . " Do you think there's any chance we could start over ? " Even though Kenyon knew deep down that there was no possibility left between them , he was desperate to hear an answer that would satisfy him even if it was a lie . But his assistant did not indulge the fantasy Kenyon held in his heart . " Mr. Burt , everyone in the company knows about the photos . Marlene definitely won't ... " Kenyon's eyes immediately grew alert . " What photos ? " 44 %