She had already fallen in love with James and decided he would be the only man in her life. She never expected him to be involved with another woman so soon, especially her cousin.
"Let's" she began, wanting to ask for a divorce, but the words caught in her throat. "Darling, what are you trying to say?" "N-Nothing," she stammered. Thea couldn't bring herself to speak.
Demotivated, she abandoned her shop application, went to bed, and slept. The night passed silently. The next day, after dressing professionally, she left for Eternality Group early. James, with no plans, slept until ten o'clock.
Much had happened in Cansington recently. Warren Xavier, the late head of the Xaviers and one of the Great Four, had died, leading to the family's downfall. The heads of the Frasiers, Wilsons, and Zimmermans were also dead. The succession of the Blithe King followed. Then, a mysterious tycoon purchased Trade City Center. Amidst the ensuing discussions, the Callahans dropped a bombshell.
Though a second-rate family, the Callahans had recently been stealing the spotlight. First, Thea's call to Alex Yates had caused the Xaviers' bankruptcy. Second, Lex forged an invitation to the Blithe King's succession ceremony. Finally, that morning, at Eternality Group, Lex Callahan announced Thea as the official executive chairman, holding fifty percent of the family's shares.
At the press conference, Lex stressed cooperation between Eternality and Celestial Group, mentioning Thea's relationship with Ms. Lawson of Longevity Pharmaceuticals. He even recounted the image of powerful men kneeling before Thea at Yuna's birthday banquet. This press conference thrust the Callahans back into the public eye.
Lex then extended invitations to his eightieth birthday banquet at the Cansington Hotel in two days. The Callahans became the talk of the town. Thea's leadership and connections promised a rise for the family. Thea's newfound fame naturally made James, her husband, a topic of conversation; he was labeled an incompetent and useless husband.
Waking, James tidied the room and left. The family, having received their shares the previous day, had gone out to celebrate, leaving only Xara, who was on the sofa searching for jobs online. She wanted to work at Eternality but felt uncomfortable working for a relative.
Seeing James, she put down her phone. "James, help me find a job." With Thea absent, James lit a cigarette and sat beside her. "Go to a job fair," he said coolly. "Why ask me?" She sat closer, hugging his arm. "You're influential. You could help me find a good job."
Their bodies pressed together; Xara's chest was prominent, deliberately rubbing against James. Unable to resist her advances, James started to leave when David and Alyssa entered, stunned by the scene.
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