Chapter: 789

Finding a vantage point, Bethany silently observed him, a small indulgence of hers. Watching Jonathan immersed in work was a genuine delight.

He would occasionally stop, his brow furrowing slightly, his jaw set in a firm Line.

At times, he would nod in understanding, though his expression stayed reserved and detached, his lips pressed tightly, seldom breaking into a smile.

Jonathan had the air of a distant monarch. Winning his favor felt like receiving a rare honor.

Eventually, Bethany discreetly took out her phone and captured a candid shot of him.

As she glanced at the photograph, she realized that Jonathan was staring at her, his gaze mysterious, brimming with unspoken thoughts.

“Why aren't you in bed yet?" Jonathan asked and shut his laptop.

Bethany pocketed her phone and grinned. “You were on a video call. If I had stayed in bed, they would have seen me."

"What's the harm in that?"

She exhaled deeply. “You're the CEO! It's inappropriate for your team to see someone in your bed during a conference. It could shatter your austere, commanding reputation."

Jonathan drew her onto his lap. “The new project has a name now."

“Really? What is it?" She looped her arms around his neck.

“Eternal Moments."

Bethany paused to think, then asked, "Was it the resort project in Brokdon I saw last time?"

Jonathan confirmed with a nod. "Yes."

"The kind of love that endures forever, no matter the time?"

"No, it's about moments that are eternal-solid and unchanging."

Bethany looked puzzled. "Aren't those the same?"

"They sound similar, but their meanings diverge."

Jonathan dismissed the abstract idea of timeless love.

He sought a bond that was everlasting and indestructible.

Bethany seemed to grasp what he meant. She offered a smile, then a sigh. "Do you ever regret going to school in Brokdon?"

If not for his family's extensive business interests there, he wouldn't have considered attending middle school in such a place, nor would he have crossed paths with someone as unremarkable as her.

He gave a half-smirk. "My only regret is that I didn't read that letter aloud to you back then."