Unveiling the Genius Behind the Divorcee Chapter 161 Chapter 161 A Thing of the Past Aylin fondly recalled Nina sitting by the window, her head lowered as she worked on her embroidery. Her slender neck slightly bent, exuding an unparalleled grace and beauty.
Her voice was filled with emotion as she said, âAs long as I can fulfill my momâs wishes and do what she loves, Iâm not afraid of anything!â
Daniel also thought of that stunningly talented person, and as he looked at Aylin, who bore a striking resemblance to Nina, he couldnât help but feel a sense of being in a different world.
Aylin could also be considered someone he watched grow up. From her clever and adorable childhood to her current astute and capable self, able to hold her own, itâs hard not to exclaim how time flies.
He reassured her, âGood, since the young lady has such courage and ambition, I will definitely do my best to assist you!â
Danielâs smile carried a hint of deep emotion. After a moment, he said, âBy the way, Ms. Koch, I wasnât able to make progress on the matter you asked me to investigate earlier.â
Aylin raised an eyebrow and asked, âWhat do you mean?â
Daniel frowned, reporting his findings from the investigation. âHansonâs driver seems to have vanished into thin air. I think someone deliberately erased his tracks, and I canât find his whereabouts.
As for Hanson, heâs not meddling with the company anymore. I heard heâs been short on cash lately and is thinking about making a living by dealing in antiques.â
âDealing with antiques?â
Aylin sneered, âHeâs neither a history major nor skilled in antique appraisal. With his abilities, heâs bound to lose money sooner or later.â
There was no denying the truth, so the two of them discussed further on how to develop the embroidery project. Finally, Aylin made the decision, âDaniel, you have a wide network and are familiar with New York. Iâll leave the market research and survey tasks to you.â
Daniel patted his chest confidently, âDonât worry, Ms. Koch, I used to do this kind of work!â
Before leaving, Daniel reminded Aylin a few more times to eat well and not to overwork herself. After saying this, he gently closed the door and left with a sense of relief.
After Daniel left, Aylin was the only one remaining in the spacious CEOâs office. Having just experienced a brainstorming session, she leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes to rest.
A sound suddenly rang out.
The sound of a push notification from the mobile phone interrupted this brief moment of relaxation.
Aylin picked up her phone and saw the financial news.
It wrote: [The CEO of the Delacruz Group generously donated three Hope Primary Schools to impoverished counties, stating that children are the hope of the nation.]
Aylin raised her eyebrows.
She casually scrolled through the comments, noticing that the Delacruz Groupâs reputation, which had taken a hit due to the recent grand wedding, had already made a swift turnaround.
In the comments section, people are praising Gavyn for his kindness, saying that he is a conscientious entrepreneur who knows how to give back to society. The charitable deeds done by the Delacruz family in the past have also been brought to light and are highly commended.
Almost everyone sympathizes with Gavyn.
One wrote: [Mr. Delacruz has practically no scandals, and yet such a good manâs deep affection is wasted on a promiscuous woman. I feel like killing someone!]
Another commented: (Exactly, what is this woman thinking? Itâs so hard to find such a good man these days, even with a lantern!
Is she brain-damaged or something?]
A person wrote: [What a great man he is! Itâs just that he was blind to see, and ended up with the wrong person!]
Another wrote: [Ah, deep affection has always been taken for granted, it seems even the wealthy families are no exception...]
The woman sympathized with him, while the man felt indignant on his behalf. All the blame was directed at Laila, and the insults towards her were overwhelming!
And the stock price of the Delacruz Group visibly increased.
Gavyn was portrayed as a deeply devoted and heartbroken good man, which made Aylin couldnât help but scoff in her heart.
But this was also within her expectations.
The Delacruz family has always excelled in crisis management, which can be attributed to the system that Gavyn single-
handedly cultivated. External PR firms simply canât compare.
When it comes to controlling public opinion and engaging in business warfare, Gavyn has always been a master at it.
Steve had several sons over the years, but none of them were particularly useful. Some were spendthrifts, others were lazy, and not a single one could be entrusted with any significant responsibility. Even Felix was just of average ability.
The only one with any prospects was Gavynâs aunt, the sole daughter of the Delacruz family. However, she had no interest in business and instead devoted herself to her studies, ultimately pursuing a career in academic field, staying away from the stench of money.
In the end, Steveâs gaze finally settled on Gavyn.
She still remembers when Steve told her about this, his eyes even brimming with tears. âThis kid, heâs a gift from heaven, sent to save our Delacruz family.â
Thereâs no denying it; itâs not that Steve favors Gavyn, but rather Gavynâs abilities are so formidable that they simply cannot be ignored.
Gavynâs cousins from this generation were all raised by their parents in a life of luxury and comfort, unfamiliar with the ways of the world. All they knew was how to indulge in extravagance and squander their wealth.
Only Gavyn, since his youth, has displayed an extraordinary sense of rationality and calmness. He never indulged in the pleasures of nightlife or alcohol, nor was he immersed in entertainment. Instead, he spent his days reading, exercising, and after meals, he would follow Felix to the company to learn how to manage affairs.
Steveâs words were spot on. In the end, it was indeed Gavyn who, at a young age, shouldered the heavy burden of the entire Delacruz family.
Once upon a time, she was also infatuated with him because of these things.
However, Aylinâs feelings are now only for Steve. No matter how outstanding and charming Gavyn may be, he is just a thing of the past for her.
Aylin sat up straight and continued working.
Just as I opened the folder, my phone rang again. This time, it wasnât a notification alert, but rather an urgent ringtone.
On the other side, Gavyn, who had just been recalled by Aylin, pushed the accelerator to the very edge of traffic regulations, recklessly speeding down the road in his car.
It felt as if there was a fire burning inside him, making it impossible for him to wait any longer. Aylin had too many secrets, and he wanted to understand, to unravel the mysteries that plagued him!
He wanted to get to know Aylin again, to become acquainted with the people around her, and to rediscover everything about her.
But Aylin seemed to be constantly distancing herself from her.
Upon thinking about this, Gavyn felt extremely uncomfortable all over.
With mixed feelings, Gavyn arrived at the Koch Group. Taking a long stride, he quickly walked up to the reception desk and said, âIâm looking for Aylin.â
The man standing in front of her was exceptionally handsome, causing the receptionist to momentarily lose focus. However, she quickly regained her composure and replied according to protocol, âIâm sorry, sir, but Ms. Koch is not in the office right now.â
Not at the company?
Gavynâs brow furrowed slightly. It was clearly work hours, so where could Aylin be if she wasnât at the company?
âWhere did she go?â
The receptionist said with a smile, âIâm not sure about that, Ms. Koch doesnât report her whereabouts to us.â
âExcuse me.â
Gavyn kept a straight face as he walked out, and while walking, he dialed Lloydâs number, âI need Aylinâs location right now, immediately!â
Lloyd was confused