Marriage Resumption (Valeria and Hackett)

Valeria couldn't help but head towards the direction of the high-level conference room.

However, her immediate task was to complete the work handover with the company's legal department.

Valeria paused once more, contemplating her decision to proceed to the legal department. She found it somewhat absurd and could not help but think, "Why should I care about what my ex-husband's first love looks like? What does it have to do with me?" At this very moment, within the conference room, Hackett sat at the far end of a lengthy conference table, listening to departmental work reports while Nancy stood beside him.

He genuinely had no clue about Nancy's role or what kind of scheme Finn had up his sleeve.

Furthermore, where was this supposed "great show," Finn mentioned? He had not seen anything unusual.

Two hours of meetings later, Hackett rose from his seat in the office. Yet, Nancy remained glued to his side, an irritation akin to a persistent fly.

Hackett retrieved his phone and dialed Finn's number, his impatience palpable. Once the line connected, Hackett said in annoyance, "Is this your idea of a great show? Having a woman follow me around like a pest? Are you out of your mind?" Nancy, trailing behind him, overheard the conversation. She wore a slightly embarrassed expression but continued to follow him closely.

On the other end of the line, Finn sounded nonchalant as he replied, "Don't get so worked up. It's about to unfold. Have you finished your meeting yet? My guess is that Valeria is either waiting for you in your office or will cross paths with you on your way back." "What? Since when did you become a witch?" Hackett scoffed, displaying his disdain. He thought, "Had Finn switched careers to become a witch? Why is he always trying to predict and foresee things?"

However, just around the next corner, Hackett arrived at the elevator and saw Valeria standing there. He was not sure if she was leaving or headed to his office.

"Finn's guess was spot on?" Hackett thought in disbelief.

Finn Hawk continued to ramble over the phone, "Just watch. I have roamed among flowers for so many years; I can't not know a woman's little tricks. Let me tell you..."

Hackett gazed at Valeria's figure and said, "Enough, I've already spotted her." With that, he abruptly ended the call.

At that moment, Valeria was waiting for the elevator. As she looked up, she saw Hackett approaching her.

Unexpectedly, she had initially intended to visit Hackett's office, discuss work matters, and perhaps satisfy her own curiosity about this 'first love.'

Valeria instantly noticed the tall woman standing behind Hackett. Dressed in a professional suit, the skirt accentuated her shapely legs, and her striking features exuded an air of elegance. She certainly did not seem like a mere secretary. Women's intuition told her that this woman must be the so-called 'first love!

As Hackett walked up to her, Valeria met his greeting.

"Finished with the work handover?" he inquired, also standing by her side, waiting for the elevator.

Valeria nodded and said, "Yes, I was just about to your office to discuss some work matters and this coincidence..."

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Valeria's gaze inadvertently drifted towards Nancy, who was standing behind Hackett. Nancy responded with a polite smile and a nod.

"Well, let's continue the discussion in my office," Hackett said, and he couldn't help but notice the subtle tension between the two women.

Suddenly, Nancy interjected, "Mr. James, there's another meeting scheduled in an hour."

While it appeared to be a routine work reminder, Valeria perceived it as an attempt to divert her attention. She pursed her lips.

With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened.

"I'm aware," Hackett replied curtly before stepping into the elevator.

Valeria followed suit, and Nancy entered the elevator as well. Perhaps the two women accidentally brushed against each other, creating an awkward atmosphere.

"I apologize, Ms. Sharp. Please, go ahead," Nancy said.

Valeria had not uttered a word yet, but Nancy took the initiative to apologize, making the atmosphere even more tense.

All Valeria could manage was a forced smile as she responded, "It's not your fault. It was my

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Hackett observed the unspoken clash between the two women, puzzled by the dynamics at play. He couldn't quite decipher their interaction.

After returning to the CEO's office, Nancy White stepped out to brew some coffee, leaving only the two of them.

Valeria sat across the desk, observing the man's serious demeanor as he signed documents. He appeared quite handsome...

She asked, "The secretary from earlier, was she your first love?"

Hackett lifted his gaze, looking at the woman before him as he asked in a deep voice, "Who told you

"How did she learn of this so swiftly?" Hackett pondered in astonishment.

Valeria smiled and responded, "A woman's intuition, I guessed."

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After her reply, Valeria thought, "The moment I entered the company, rumors spread like wildfire. It's common knowledge for everyone. "Could the high-and-mighty CEO truly be oblivious? I guess someone in his position wouldn't be concerned with employee gossip." Hackett raised an eyebrow slightly in shock and said, "Your guess is pretty accurate."

In truth, he wanted to say that Finn's guess was even more accurate. The man could easily switch careers to witchcraft, as he even predicted Valeria's visit to his office. It left him speechless.

Valeria found herself momentarily at a loss for words. Just then, Nancy returned with two cups of coffee.

Placing the cups in front of both Valeria and Hackett, she spoke in an oddly suggestive tone, "Mr. James, I've left out sugar in your coffee. I recall your blood sugar tends to run high. It's better for your health to cut down on sugar." Nancy's words seemed to declare that she knew Hackett better, implying that they were the ones who truly understood each

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A twinge of jealousy sprouted quietly in Valeria's heart.

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For some inexplicable reason, she blurted out, "By the way, Alexs school is organizing a camping trip this week, and they're inviting parents to join. Will you be available? If not, I'll go with Alex myself."

She said this because she knew, without a doubt, that Hackett would go.

As expected, the man frowned. "Why didn't you mention it carlier? Of course, I will go camping with my son."

"Great, I'll let Alex know. He will be thrilled. In fact, he's been wanting you to come with him," Valeria responded with a smile.

Valeria felt a sense of relief and even found herself subconsciously observing Nancy's reaction. It felt satisfying.

Seeing Nancy's rather peculiar reaction, Valeria's lips curled into a beautiful curve.

In the next moment, she wondered why she was being so wicked. She couldn't help but feel secretly pleased at the quizzical look in Nancy's eyes.

What is a first love, anyway? She had married and had a child with Hackett!

Unbeknownst to herself, Valeria was slowly falling, yet she hadn't realized it yet. Everything was quietly changing, including her attitude towards Hackett.