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    The employment contract Katelyn signed with Vincent would bind them for a minimum of five years. Although Katelyn wasmitted to the long-term agreement, she still felt a sense of anxiety when she considered the public’s reaction online.

    Her marriage to Neil had drawn more attention than she had anticipated. Vincent was a powerful figure, and whenever someone held such a position, there were always hidden agendas. Vincent had many rivals eager to find fault with him and bring him down. They might use this situation to sway public opinion against him. This was Katelyn’s greatest fear.

    After thinking it over, she couldn’t hold back her worry. “Mr. Adams, I’ll handle the online bacshter and do my best to reduce any damage,” she said.

    Vincent’s smile was gentle but carried an edge of amusement at her concern.

    “I’ve told you not to worry about it. If it troubles you so much, I’ll have someone take care of it,” he said.

    Katelyn’s eyes revealed her inner conflict.

    “I’m not worried about the issue itself, but I’m concerned it might harm your reputation and affect yourpany. With theunch eventing up, I’m afraid it could cause unnecessary problems,” she said.

    Vincent’s voice was firm, his gaze steady. “I’m not worried, and neither should you be. Let it go,” he said.

    Katelyn was momentarily jolted by his calmness, which helped her regain her focus. Hisck of concern reassured her that her anxiety was misced.

    She nodded quietly and turned toward her office, determined to focus on her work. Taking care of her responsibilities was far more important than dwelling on these minor concerns.

    As Katelyn buried herself in her work, the Adams Group released a formal statement:

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    “We are excited to announce that Miss Katelyn Bailey has been appointed as the new manager of our design department. We encourage everyone to follow thetest projects from the Adams Group,” the statement read.

    The online crowd, who had been waiting eagerly all morning, were met with just Katelyn’s brief exnation and the official announcement of her employment from the Adams Group.

    For a moment, confusion set in. What was happening here?

    Instead of clearing up the online buzz, Vincent had officially hired Katelyn. Was this his new method of distracting people?

    Vincent’s own name would have been enough to grab attention. So why this? Did Vincent really not care about the online chatter?

    Thement section was aze with spection. People wereing up with theories, but what intrigued them most was still the connection between Katelyn and Vincent. This was the second time they had been spotted together alone.

    A striking pair—a handsome man and a beautiful woman—always draws attention, especially with Katelyn in the spotlight. Anyone linked to her would quickly be a trending topic.

    It wasn’t until Neil arrived at his office that he noticed the Adams Group’s recruitment announcement. He grabbed his phone and read the statement over and over.

    It was posted from the official Adams Group ount,plete with thepany’s stamp. Everything seemed in order, which only added to Neil’s confusion.

    His face grew serious as he tried to make sense of it all.

    Katelyn had just begun her role in the design department at Vincent’spany, despite having no background in design. For three years, Neil and Katelyn had lived together as a married couple, and during that time, he had never seen her draw a single line. Yet now, she not only ran the department but was its manager.

    This new role meant Katelyn would oversee the entire design team and shape the future of the Adams Group with her decisions. The choice to put someone with no experience in charge of such a critical area was bewildering.

    As a businessman, Neil knew this was an unusual move. Still, Vincent’s decision suggested that Katelyn’s design skills were far more advanced than anyone had realized. Herck of visible work didn’t mean shecked talent; it just meant her abilities had been hidden until now.

    If Katelyn were his, everything would make sense. With these revtions, Neil couldn’t shake the feeling that he had been misled by Katelyn. At that moment, a soft…

    A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts, followed by a gentle voice. “Neil?” the voice said.

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