?<strong>Chapter 307:</strong>


    For the first time in his life, Shawn witnessed someone dash out with unwavering determination to stand protectively in front of him. Overwhelmed with emotions, he noticed that Katherine’s arm was injured. “Are you hurt?” he asked. “It’s nothing.” Shawn frowned and said, “It needs to be treated.” Before he could finish his sentence, Katherine excitedly bypassed him, spreading her arms and running toward a tall man. “Hi, Daniel!” She embraced the tall man, who looked at her with deep affection, seemingly oblivious to anyone else.


    Suddenly, Shawn felt utterly out of ce and quietly left with his assistant. Yet, he couldn’t understand his own anger. He had always known that Katherine attracted many admirers. Back in college, he even helped deliver her love letters. As Katherine ventured into starting her business, her interactions with men only increased. He had never been bothered before, so why the distress now?


    His assistant, still looking back, was oblivious to Shawn’s mood. “Mr. Watson, is that Katherine’s new boyfriend?” Shawn clenched his fists in anger, his mouth nearly twisting. “I don’t know!” “Aren’t you curious?” “It has nothing to do with me! I’m not interested!” Feeling his anger, the assistant didn’t dare to say another word.


    That evening, at the hotel, the assistant stood in front of Shawn. “Daniel is a chip engineer at apany and enjoys golf, diving, and mountain climbing. He met Katherine during a coboration and has a good impression of her.” Shawn frowned. “What kind of nonsense did you find?” The assistant fidgeted. “I only had an afternoon to investigate, and you said you weren’t interested.”


    Shawn cleared his throat and sat up straight. “I’m just worried she might meet the wrong person. After all, she’s like a sister to me. If she is going to date, she should find someone with no bad history. I’m just afraid she’ll be cheated!”


    The assistant shrugged and spread his hands. “Mr. Watson, you’re only cheating yourself! You clearly care a great deal about her!” “Don’t you have anything else to do?” Shawn concluded the topic in a serious tone. The assistant quickly adopted a serious demeanor as well, handing him a file. “This is the list of candidates shortlisted by the HR department.”


    Shawn was in the process of developing a new product that integrated artificial intelligence, which he saw as the direction for the future. For this project, he established three development departments, aiming to recruit top talent in the field. Thanks to the attractivepensation he offered, technical experts from around the globe were drawn to the opportunity.


    Shawn opened the file, and the first resume he saw was Daniel’s,plete with his photo. Well, wasn’t that a coincidence? Maintaining fairness and objectivity, Shawn reviewed Daniel’s resume thoroughly. “Married?” The assistant had just noticed this detail as well. “What? He’s married? Then Katherine must have been cheated!”


    Losing interest in the other resumes, Shawn closed the folder with a stern look. “I want to meet him.”


    On his third night in Bristania, as Shawn was preparing for bed, he unexpectedly received a call from Katherine. “Shawn, I’m at the bar downstairs. Want toe for a drink?” Shawn checked the time. “Drinking thiste?” “Come on,” Katherine replied casually. “I just got dumped.”


    Shawn felt a pang of guilt. “Anyone who leaves you isn’t worth your time. Take it easy.” “Are youing or not? If you don’t join me, I’ll drink alone until dawn.” How could Shawn allow her to drink alone in such a foreign bar? “Wait for me.” After saying this, Shawn quickly grabbed a jacket and made his way downstairs.


    Katherine, who was casually leaning against the bar, already appeared a bit tipsy. Her figure seemed lonely and deste. Shawn approached, and Katherine scrutinized him. Dressed casually without his suit, Shawn looked surprisingly young. His gray hoodie and ck sweatpants gave him the appearance of a college student. “Come on, Shawn, join me!” She smelled strongly of alcohol as she looped her arm around Shawn’s neck to pour him a drink.


    Shawn turned to look at her. “Why did you think to ask me for a drink?” Katherine’s makeup was impably done, looking wless up close in the enchanting glow of the bar, where even a demon could seem angelic. Katherine smiled wistfully, her longshes fluttering. “Because you’re the only one I know here!”


    He asked, “Where’s Daniel?” Katherine looked at him, puzzled. “How do you know about Daniel?” Shawn responded calmly, “I heard you call him at the airport.” “Okay.” Katherine’s arm dropped from his neck, and she stared nkly at her drink. “He told me he’s going back to his family. That’s odd; he’s been separated from his wife for five years.”


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