Charles had thoughtfully guided Nancy throughout the duration of the meeting.

Even Nancy found his actions a little inconceivable. And so, the lady wondered how their peers might have felt.

Nancy was still in a daze even after the meeting had ended.

"Mrs. Fu, we shall go first!"

"Mrs. Fu, I hope you can attend our meetings more often from here on!"

"Yes, that is right, Mrs. Fu. We all hope to hear your ideas in the future!"

Charles was in a good mood that day, and the meeting went smoothly—especially given Nancy's attendance.

Everyone sincerely hoped to see Nancy again.

Her presence had undeniably benefited everyone, and everyone recognized that.

Nancy simply nodded and smiled at everyone.

Everyone soon left the conference room. Nancy found herself sporting a huge smile as she sat on her chair.

"Do you want to stay here?" Charles said as he gently took Nancy's coffee cup away.

"What?" Charles' voice brought Nancy back to reality. The corners of her mouth had grown a little stiff, and so she rubbed them. "Well, the meeting is over?" she asked.

"What? Honey, did

be easier with you around!"

"Ha ha..."

With her arms around Charles' neck, Nancy asked, "Hey, Charles, are you ever mean to your employees? They all seem to be afraid of you..."

"Are you afraid of me?" he asked mischievously.

"Am I afraid of you? You've got to be kidding me," Nancy replied scornfully.

Charles looked at Nancy's playful face. Then he remembered that very night, five years ago that day.

He could remember how Nancy's whole body trembled before him.

"What's wrong? Why do you look at me like that?" Nancy said as she waved her hand in front of him.

"Nothing! It's nothing..." Charles thought for a while and said, "I'm still thinking about that painting. When do you plan to finish it?"

"Well, my shoulder is injured right now... I can't even properly use a scalpel! How in the hell can I draw then?" Nancy sounded pitiful.

"Well, you are the doctor. So tell me, when will your shoulder recover?" That was the thing he truly cared about deeply.

"Don't worry. The bone is not hurt. Soon, Charles. My shoulder will recover soon." Nancy did her best to comfort the man.