No Wife, No Life Chapter 67

The girl wore a backless evening gown, her glossy skin shimmering under the lights.

From behind, she looked like the epitome of youthful beauty.

She was clearly here for Alex.

Despite being a bit annoyed at being bumped into, Harper turned around, curiosity piqued.

This wasn't the first time she'd seen Alex cornered by a girl.

Suddenly, Harper didn't feel like leaving right away. She wanted to see how he'd handle this.

She moved to a corner, crossing her arms, her cool eyes fixed on the scene, ready to watch the show.

The girl who had hurried over was Daisy Nelson, the star of the finance department. Up close, she was indeed a beauty.

Daisy's makeup was flawless, and she radiated youthful energy.

A girl as beautiful as her, no man would refuse her, right?

"Mr. Lavien!"

Daisy clutched a stack of papers to her chest, her bright eyes fixed on Alex, her voice sweet.

"Apologize!"

Alex didn't even look at her, his tone icy.

Daisy froze. For a moment, she didn't understand what Alex meant.

Even Harper, who was watching coldly from the side, was taken aback.

"Mr. Lavien, I…"

She had just started to speak when Alex cut her off.

His gaze was cold, like frost.

"You bumped into my assistant!"

Bumped into his assistant?

Harper's hand clenched suddenly.

In five years, he had never called her that. She was his assistant.

His wife, his secretary, his assistant—he had never used that term.

A wave of bitterness surged in her heart.

But today, even though they were divorced, he called her that. It was almost laughable.

Daisy's body trembled slightly. She was the star of the department, always confident in her looks, so she wouldn't have come to see Alex otherwise.

She had always been the center of attention, admired by many.

But she never expected that Alex would shut her down as soon as she spoke.

The assistant he mentioned was the woman she had just bumped into.

She turned to look, meeting Harper's cool gaze.

Harper was truly beautiful, with a striking elegance.

Suddenly, an indescribable sense of inferiority spread through Daisy's heart.

She had been reckless. She thought Alex would be like other men, drawn to her, but he only had eyes for his assistant.

In front of that dazzling assistant, all other women seemed to fade.

"Ms. Orsini, I…"

Her throat tightened.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to bump into you."

Her voice was low, her cheeks flushed. "I got excited when I saw Mr. Lavien, so…"

Looking at the youthful Daisy, Harper felt a bit dazed.

For a moment, she thought of her younger self. She had admired Alex just like that.

As a senior, he had been so dazzling, with many girls longing to get close to him, even going to great lengths just to see him.

She never thought she would end up with him, entangled for so long.

She had become his wife, as she had wished.

But in the end, they were not meant to be.

Now, all he brought her was endless pain.

Thinking of this, Harper smiled. "Well, he is excellent."

Her tone was light, as if discussing something unimportant.

"Can I see the papers you're holding?" Harper asked, stepping closer.

Daisy hesitated, unsure of Harper's intentions.

But Harper's smile was genuine, without a trace of mockery.

Almost instinctively, Daisy nodded and handed over the papers.

"Thanks," Harper said politely, as if Daisy were someone important.

Harper flipped through the papers, reading carefully.

"This is your case study? It's really good," she said, finally closing the papers and looking back at Daisy with a smile.

"You're very talented. You must be a top student."

Daisy's cheeks flushed even more.

In front of the composed Harper, she was clumsy with such praise.

"My professor said you and Alex are the best," she mumbled.

Harper smiled gently, her tone kind. "We're the past, you're the future. You have more potential, don't underestimate yourself."

Daisy's eyes brightened at Harper's words.

This time, she looked at Harper with admiration, just as she had looked at Alex.

Honestly, Daisy was beautiful, with a fresh, unadorned beauty, like a budding flower.

Harper looked at her, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, every word she spoke was comforting.

"Don't be afraid, don't be nervous. Mr. Lavien and I graduated from here too. We're not much better than you."

With Harper's reassurance, Daisy's heart gradually calmed.

Compared to the coldness and arrogance she felt from Alex, Harper was the one who truly put her at ease.

Harper was gentle, like a soft breeze.

She was an outstanding graduate of Radiant University, still a favorite topic among professors, someone many aspired to be.

Just because she could join the Lavien Group and stand beside Alex, Daisy had tried to challenge her, to hurt her.

Guilt surged in Daisy's heart. She blushed, lowering her eyes. "Ms. Orsini, I'm sorry for my previous behavior."

Harper didn't mind. She took out a business card from her bag and handed it to Daisy. "This is my card. If you want to intern during school or after graduation, feel free to contact me."

Daisy was stunned. She never expected Harper to treat her so kindly.

Harper smiled, placing the card in her hand, still speaking lightly. "I said you're excellent. I trust my judgment."

Daisy's eyes filled with tears.

She knew Harper was helping her.

Those waiting to see her fail were watching.

At this moment, Harper was telling them that Daisy wasn't defeated; she had earned Alex and Harper's respect.

"Ms. Orsini, thank you so much."

This time, she bowed deeply, her voice choked with emotion.

Daisy left.

Harper remained, leaning against the wall, her eyes downcast, a faint smile on her lips.

Alex walked over, his voice cold. "Why did you help her? She hurt you."

He didn't understand why Harper would treat a stranger so kindly, yet be so cold to Emily.

Harper's tone was light. "Mr. Lavien, how did she hurt me?"

"She bumped into you on purpose, and she came for me."

In that sense, Emily wasn't wrong either.

She and Emily, like other women, wanted his attention, his favor.