Partnering with someone unfamiliar would have been unthinkable for the old Elaine.

But I needed an ally.


And not just any ally—a brilliant one.

Our social circle remained calm.

The online rumors circulated for a few days before fizzling out.


How could the marriage alliance between the Lindells and the Kosters possibly be canceled?

Gabriel was happy.


Old Mr. Koster scowled whenever he saw him, so Gabriel simply went on a business trip with Vivian.

Away from this city Atlanda, he definitely wouldn't notice the frequent collaboration between Lindell Group and Ethan's company over just one month.

Or even if he were in Atlanda, he wouldn't care.

Gabriel's company didn't lack projects.

Even if it did, Lindell Group would help him.

He also didn't notice the silent personnel changes within the company.

After all, they were just ordinary employees, insignificant.

"That's it?"

The calls and messages that once flowed between Gabriel and me now connected me with Ethan.

Though the sickly Ethan wasn't much of a talker.

He didn't reply to this message.

A few days later, a hit drama suddenly appeared online.

A noble young man saved by an orphan girl, secretly pledging his life to her.

But the orphan was a commoner, while the young man came from an illustrious family that could never accept such a mistress.

Of course, they eventually broke through societal constraints to love and cherish each other.

At the drama's end, the young man declared passionately:

"What does it matter if she's common? Why can't a commoner be the family matriarch?"

"Repaying kindness is what a gentleman does."

"If I cannot be a gentleman, how can I lead our family?"

The plot was so familiar that as the show gained popularity, online opinion exploded.

Why couldn't ordinary people be with the wealthy?

How could someone who doesn't repay kindness manage a company?

Gabriel marrying his secretary was the epitome of true love.

Overnight, Gabriel and Vivian became internet sensations.

Netizens were desperate for their getting married instantly.

So when Gabriel returned Atlanda for a product launch, he was full of confidence, with his arm proudly around Vivian's waist.