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  Miya knitted her brows and asked worriedly, "Have you got any clue who it might be that they are working for? Who is it that wants to harm you?" 
  "We will find out soon. When he grows impatient, he will show up." Xenon said calmly.
  Hmm. It looks like you have a plan, and I'm just worrying too much." 
  "They are probably still using your ex, Luke Johnson. If I finish him off, will you be upset?" Xenon asked. 
  Miya paused, shocked by Xenon's question. "Xenon, do you, do you have to..."
  Xenon turned around and looked at Miya sternly. Why? You still have feelings for him, don't you? Huh? Despite the fact that he's used you, dumbed you, and now he's trying to steal your customers again." 
  "No, I don't have feelings for him." Miya retorted, then she hesitated for a bit before she added. "If he hadn't taken the risk of losing his own life and pushed me off the road, I would have probably gotten run over and died. I was just a little girl then. He has once saved my life after all."
  Xenon was reminded of his own experience, and he went quiet. A few seconds later, he said, much more gently, "Alright, I won't kill him, but you'd better be loyal to me. If I find out you still care for him and his family, then I will make sure you suffer." 
  "Ever since the day I became your wife, I have never ever thought of betraying you," Miya assured him. Deep down, she felt upset. She never wanted it to end this way, with her and Luke. She didn't want them to become enemies as she simply hoped they would forget each other and their paths would never cross again.
  The client they were meeting was Andy Jordan, the owner of the biggest electronic company in the country. Miya had only read about him in the news. Meeting someone of such importance in person, Miya was naturally feeling nervous. 
  She sat next to Xenon and listened to them quietly, too anxious to voice any opinions. Also, she could hardly understand the technical terms they were using. 
  Sensing that Miya was a bit bashful and nervous, Andy spoke to her with a smile, "I've heard a lot about you, Mrs. Miya Uba. It was the recent Rare Gem copycat incident, right? You are the one that designed the original piece. I've seen some photos, and it's beautiful." 
  Miya nodded humbly. "Thank you. I'm flattered." 
  "I've heard that you have also done two designs for Mrs. Sally Streep. She's a friend of my wife's, and my wife saw one that she was wearing the other day. My wife loves it. I wonder if I could have the honor to ask you to design some jewelry for my wife?" 
  Miya was rather surprised and felt honored to be asked. She looked at Xenon as if to ask for permission. Xenon nodded, which meant she could accept the request.
  Miya replied cleverly, "I'm honored, Mr. Andy Jordan. I'm sure from now on, you and Xenon will be great business partners. To design for your beloved wife as a designer of The Uba Corporation is a fantastic opportunity for me. Thank you." 
  "It's not easy to meet a good business partner nor a brilliant designer. I would like to have Mrs. Miya Uba as the only and designated designer, instead of other designers in The Uba Corporation, if that's ok, Mr. Xenon Uba?" 
  Xenon smiled and said, "For sure. Miya is the principal and only designer in the company that accepts only private and customized orders. With mass production, we have another team in charge." 
  Andy was pleased with the answer. However, he had not confirmed that he would work with The Uba Corporation. He owned the biggest electronic company in the country after all, and Xenon wasn't his only choice as a business partner. 
  To create more chances to meet and build a good relationship with Andy Jordan, Miya said cleverly, "Mr. Jordan, may I ask the reason why you would like to give your wife a present? It will help me with the design if I know you and your wife better if you don't mind." 
  Andy knitted his brows and heaved a sigh. "To be honest with you. I made a big mistake about a year ago. I betrayed my wife, but I love her. We have known each other since high school." 
  Miya understood and asked politely, "How would you like to apologize to her and express your love?" 
  Andy rubbed his temples and confessed. "We have been separated for a year. It was the secretary that used to work for me. She got pregnant, and it's a boy. My wife and I have two daughters, and I've always wanted a son. I was so stupid. I even thought about marrying her and divorce my wife, but I never told her. However, the girl sent a photo of the pregnancy test and a short video of us together to my wife. My wife didn't say anything. She didn't ask any questions; she didn't argue, and the next day she just left a divorce agreement and moved out. My two daughters both decided to live with their mother, and they still won't see me." 
  Miya listened and took a look at Xenon, who was sipping his coffee quietly, but Miya could sense the anger in him. What has it got to do with him? Why is he angry? Miya thought, and then she suddenly remembered that Jameson and Maryanne Uba were Xenon's half-siblings of the same father; that his father had also betrayed his mother, and his mother died because of that. That must be why! He must despise betrayal. 
  Gently, she held Xenon's hand under the table. "Mr. Jordan, thanks for your trust. Have you decided what to do? I mean, will you divorce your wife and marry the girl, or..." 
  Andy heaved a sigh and said, "I fired the girl right after my wife moved out, and I've asked her to have an abortion. I just want my wife and my daughters back, but they won't forgive me..." 
  On hearing this, Miya tightened her fists. Isn't that too cruel to the girl? It's not her fault. She thought. But at least it shows that he does love his wife still. Most men would choose young and pretty girls and leave their wives and children, I guess. 
  Xenon seemed calmer, and Miya patted his hand softly as if to say that she was there for him.