A Chapter 20 The meteor shower was brief , but shed always remember that night when Erik wished for her to always be happy . It felt like someone truly cared about her for the first time . When the meteor shower ended , it was already late . Ann agreed to stay at Eriks place , sleeping in the guest room while he stayed in the master bedroom . After the alcohol wore off , she couldnt fall asleep . She kept tossing and turning , so she decided to check her phone . Suddenly , a news story popped up . The Fawcett Group hit hard . Jeremy resigned for personal reasons , and Wyatt is now leading the company into a new chapter . Ann was momentarily stunned when she saw this news . When she faked her death and left , the Fawcett Group was already struggling financially , and the news of her death , caused by Jeremys cheating , had sent stocks crashing , even affecting their overseas branches . To save the headquarters , they had to shut down the foreign subsidiaries . The Fawcett Group fell from the top to the bottom in an instant . When she saw the news for herself , she thought shed feel a sense of satisfaction from getting revenge , especially after all the pain Jeremy had put her through . But she felt unaffected like she didnt care anymore , and she and Jeremy were just strangers to each other . She casually scrolled past the news and started watching videos until she grew tired and fell asleep . The next morning , Ann walked into the dining room and saw breakfast waiting on the table . Erik had made it early in the morning . Go wash up first . Come eat when youre ready , he said . Ann nodded and went to the bathroom , where she saw the glass filled with water and her pink toothbrush with toothpaste already on it . Erik treated her like a child . It reminded her of when she was younger and never got the special treatment from her mom . Elsa always had water in her glass , pre squeezed toothpaste , and clothes put on by her mom , while Ann , too young to do it herself , was always scolded by her mom . Chapter 20 1/3 She never thought Erik would remember these little things she had mentioned before , and he would try to make up for her childhood regrets . At that moment , Ann felt something stir inside her . She was cared for by someone . After getting ready , Ann joined Erik for breakfast . Once they finished , Erik handed her two invitations . This is for the Christmas party in town . Everyone here gets one . If youre interested , would you like to go with me ? Suddenly , a flash of regret crossed Eriks face . Hed known Ann for a long time but had never seen her take part in gatherings . Over time , he learned she liked quiet places and didnt enjoy noisy ones . He invited her to the Christmas party because he noticed Ann seemed down and thought itd be a good way for her to meet new people , but hed forgotten that she didnt enjoy those kinds of events . Ann didnt answer right away but instead asked , Do you want to go ? Erik smiled and said , Im fine either way . Ann hesitated , holding the invitation in her hands . She could tell Erik wanted to go but was waiting to see if shed agree . The truth was , Ann liked socializing and going to parties , but ever since she faked her death , she had stayed hidden , afraid of being found . So , she pretended to like quiet places . Ann bit her lip , then gave him an apologetic smile . Sorry , Erik , I cant go , she said . Title: CEO Lu's Four Wonders In CrushReel's captivating tale, "CEO Lu's Four Wonders," Ye Lanxi finds herself entangled in an unexpected twist of fate after a fateful encounter with the enigmatic CEO of Lu Group, Lu Yanzhou. What starts as a night of drunken revelry soon leads to an unanticipated consequence—an impending motherhood that binds her to the powerful CEO. Amidst the opulent backdrop of mansions and offices, this modern drama unfolds with themes of wealth, ambition, and the complexities of relationships in high society. As Ye Lanxi navigates the challenges of her newfound reality, readers are drawn into a world where passion and consequences collide, shaping the future for both protagonists in ways they never imagined. What sets "CEO Lu's Four Wonders" apart is its intricate exploration of power dynamics, personal growth, and the price of secrets in a world where every move is scrutinized. Dive into this compelling narrative at CrushReel and witness a story that defies expectations while delving deep into the intricacies of love and ambition.