Chapter 13 Menu Jaelynn paused to think , then shook her head . " Mr. Calhoun , your offer is one I can't refuse . But it's me who needs your help , and yet your proposal gives me the final say . " There are plenty of well - known designers in New York , and I'm not famous . Even if my second piece is released , it won't hold much value for collectors . But designing a second piece for the Calhoun family would allow me to benefit from your reputation . " Agustin wasn't surprised by her sharp insight . " Ms. Norton , I genuinely admire your work . This is a mutually beneficial arrangement . " Jaelynn said , " Mr. Calhoun , as for my second piece , we can finalize the details later . " She couldn't find a reason to refuse . At that moment , the secretary knocked and entered with coffee and refreshments . " Mr. Calhoun , Dr. Finch has arrived . " Jaelynn sat down for the doctor's examination . The doctor , Callum Finch , said , " The bruise on your ur arm hasn't affected the bone . It's just soft tissue damage , not too severe . Apply the medication daily and avoid straining it for the next few days . If it hasn't healed in a week , go to the hospital . " Okay , thank you , Dr. Finch . " Jaelynn felt a wave of relief . She turned to Agustin and shook his hand . " Mr. Calhoun , I look forward to a smooth collaboration . " " Sure , " he said , his eyes softening into a warm smile . " The jewelry exhibition entered its final promotional stage . " There were seven days left . Since the elevator incident , Javon and Jaelynn hadn't crossed paths . Over the past two days , he'd been buried in preparations for the collaboration with the Calhoun family , handling a heavy workload every day . Yet he couldn't understand why he felt so restless . Jerome approached , carrying some documents . ' Mr. Bradford , the jewelry exhibition is confirmed to open this Friday at 10 AM . " Javon's hand paused mid - motion . For some reason , hearing that the exhibition was progressing smoothly threw him off balance . At a time like this , Jaelynn should be by his side , helping him handle things . Why was she being so selfish , taking charge of a project that didn't even matter to him ? He glared at the document , anger flashing in his eyes . Jerome hesitated , seizing what he thought might be his last chance to speak . " Mr. Bradford , Ms. Norton is about to ... " " I don't want to hear anything about her . Don't come to me bluffing . I don't have time for this . Javon cut Jerome off sharply , then signed the document and tossed it aside . He added , " Her matters aren't important to me . " " Yes , Mr. Bradford . " Jerome shut his mouth , realizing he'd overstepped . 11.03 < Chapter 13 Apparently , Javon didn't care about Jaelynn's resignation . At 10 PM . Jaelynn finished the final work handover and packed her things to head downstairs . Javon drove his car out of the garage and happened to see her from the entrance . He stopped , sitting in the car and watching her from a distance . For reasons he couldn't explain , his heart skipped a beat . Without thinking , he stepped out . After only two paces , he stopped and let out a self - deprecating scoff . Why would Jaelynn leave ? She had always been there , by his side . It had been that way in the past , and it would always be that way in the future . He could see her whenever he wanted . Javon firmly believed that Jaelynn had never changed . In the next moment , he got back into the car and drove away . Jaelynn stood at the main entrance , glancing back one last time . Three years had passed . Her work and her emotions had ended here . From now on , she would start a new life . On the day of the jewelry exhibition , Javon brought Shayla to the Calhoun Group . N The Calhoun Group was a leading figure in New York's industry , with many company affairs managed by Vice President , Turner Gilmore . In the conference room , Javon wanted to show the Calhoun Group , his sincerity regarding the resort Today , the most important document rested in Shayla's hands . project collaboration . However , she hadn't finished reviewing it the night before and couldn't find the necessary materials . Under everyone's watchful eyes , her nervousness caused her to knock over the documents , scattering them across the floor . Menu " Mr. Bradford , if your secretary isn't prepared with the materials , I suggest we end this meeting , " Turner said , clearly losing patience , rising from his chair . " Sorry , " Javon said , frustration prickling his nerves . A near - success had suddenly turned into failure . As they exited , Turner added pointedly , " This isn't the first time the Calhoun and Bradford groups have collaborated . Mr. Bradford , your previous work wouldn't have allowed such a mistake . Did you change your secretary ? " Javon froze , and the realization hit him . With Jaelynn , his life had been meticulously managed . She had smoothed over every business challenge . Now , without her , mistakes like this happened . He stormed out of the room . " Mr. Bradford , wait for me , " Shayla called out urgently , still struggling to gather the scattered documents . Javon didn't hesitate , and he immediately called Marcus . Transfer Jaelynn back to the secretarial department . I need her . " On the other end of the line , Marcus's voice carried bad news . ' Mr. Bradford , Ms. Norton has resigned . Yesterday was her last day at the company . " Javon froze , eyes widening in shock . He stood motionless , stunned .