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    Hackett Found Nancy standing nearby to be quite an eyesore. He was engrossed in a conversation with Valeria. Couldn''t this woman be more perceptive?


    He had no clue where Finn had discovered this actress; she was atterly unqualified.


    He cast a brief nce at Nancy and said, "It''s alright, you can leave. I need to discuss work with Ms. Sharp"


    "Understood. Mr. James," Nancy responded, though she didn''t seem eager to depart. She appeared reluctant to leave Valeria and Hackett alone. But since he had spoken, she turned and left with reluctance. Valeria, naturally, noticed the reluctance in Nancy''s eyes,


    She regarded the man seated across the office desk and remarked. "Your first love appears to be rather displeased."


    Hackett frowned, expressing his displeasure. "It seems you''re insinuating something"


    He pondered. "Is she jealous?


    "It certainly appears that way, at least from my perspective."


    Valeria responded, "You''ve appointed your first love as your secretary. Do you truly have no ulterior motives? just to rify, I''m not jealous, and I''m not meddling. I''m curious. Are you attempting to rekindle your old me with your first love?" She was genuinely intrigued by Hackett''s intentions. Did this man always dwell in the past?


    Did he believe that the grass was always greener on the other side?


    Otherwise, why would he persist in thinking about reconciliation? If it wasn''t with her, he was now showing signs of reconciliation with his first love.


    Hackett heard her words, and a faint smile graced his lips.


    It appeared he had taken the bait; evidently, she still cared.


    Maintaining an air of nonchnce, he replied in a deep voice, This doesn''t concern you. Besides, you''re no longer a part of my life. I''m not obligated to report my intentions to you."


    Valeria was momentarily left speechless,


    It did seem that way. She didn''t even have the right to inquire why Hackett had retained his first love as his secretary. She let out a self-deprecating chuckle and responded, "You''re right; I have no right to inquire. By the way, the copyright infringement case is nearing its court date. Do you have any instructions for me! If not, I''ll proceed with my own approach"


    She quickly redirected the conversation back to work, not wanting to embarrass herself further


    Seeing her change in attitude, Hackett smiled even more broadly and nodded in response, "I don''t have any instructions for you. I trust your professional abilities. I''ll leave it in your capable hands."


    Valeria rose from her seat. She picked up her bag and said, "Alright, then. I''ll take my leave, Mr. James. You must be quite busy."


    With that, she turned to exit.


    Observing her somewhat awkward departure, Hackett let out a soft chuckle and offered a piece of advice, saying. "When you go camping this weekend, be sure to bring some insect repellent The wilderness can be quite unfriendly; insects can prove Chapter 160


    rather bothersome."


    Valeria paused briefly but didn''t look back. She replied, "Gor it."


    As she exited the office, Valeria regretted bringing up Alex''s camping trip with Hackett.


    It had been an impulsive decision, particrly after witnessing the interactions between Nancy and Hackett, which had left. her feeling uneasy and ufortable.


    The weekend arrived swiftly.


    After packing their bags, Valeria prepared to take her son, Alex, to the school gathering point.


    The doorbell rang.


    E rushed to answer the door. Hackett had arrived, ready to apany Valeria and her son.


    Little Alex was thrilled to see Hackett joining them for the camping trip. His excitement almost made him leap for joy,


    "Mommy, is Hackett really going camping with us? Is it true?" Alex asked. In the eyes of Alex, Hackett could perform any feat; he was incredibly impressive.


    "Yes, yes, hurry up and get dressed. Stop dawdling, the teachers and other kids are waiting for us. Otherwise, we''ll miss the bus," Valeria replied as she picked up Alex''s coat to assist him.


    Hackett also carried a small suitcase, which looked rather petitepared to his towering stature.


    Valeria couldn''t help but inquire, "What''s the purpose of that tiny suitcase you''re carrying?*


    "This is for Alex; he should have his own suitcase," Hackett exined.


    Hearing this, little Alex''s eyes brightened, and he dashed toward the cute little suitcase. He eximed, "Wow! This is so cool. Mommy, this is my suitcase. I want to pull it myself for camping Valeria sighed in resignation, and replied, "Alright, alright, you can pull it yourself.


    This man really knew how to indulge a child; he always seemed to understand exactly what kids liked.


    So, the three of them embarked for the school and boarded the school bus, en route to the predetermined camping site.


    Several hourster, everyone arrived at the camping destination The surroundings were breathtaking, and it seemed to have rained recently, filling the air with the scent of soil. Everywhere was lush greenery, providing an excellent opportunity for the children to connect with nature.


    Each family began to set up their tents, and Valeria faced her most dreaded task - she still had not learned how to set up a


    tent.


    To be precise, her eyes had learned, but her hands hadn''t.


    Suddenly, Hackett appeared behind her, and said, "Why don''t you go y with your son? I''ll set up the tent."


    Valeria was slightly taken aback. "You can do it?"


    "This pampered young master who''s never had to do a thing for himself - he can actually set up a tent?


    "Why can''t I seem to believe him?" She thought in astonishment


    Hackett took out the tent and began toy it out on the ground with a determined expression and replied, "Yes, you go spend time with the kid. Also, pick up some firewood on the way back. We''ll need itter. Make sure it''s dry


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    "Alright, if you have any trouble setting up the tentter, ask other parents for help," she replied. That had been her original n. There were plenty of parents here, so someone would surely assist.


    The man chuckled softly in response, "Do you really have so little faith in your ex-husband? Go on, when you return, you can rest inside the tent."


    Seeing his confident andposed demeanor, Valeria didn''t say anything more. She turned and led little Alex to explore


    nature.


    The longer they spent in such an environment, the more Valeri Telt the need to keep a close eye on her child, despite the school''s choice of a rtively safe location. It was always better to be safe than sorry. However, Alex was quite the sprinter and kept darting around like a wild horse, making it challenging to keep pace.


    Valeria reprimanded, "Alex, I''m warning you not to wander more than a meter from me, or we''re heading straight back home and we will end this camping trip."


    But no matter how she cautioned, Alex remained unfazed. He even made a face at her and replied, "Boo, Mommy stern! I''m going to find Hackett, and I want to sleep in the tent."


    With that, the little guy sprinted toward Hackett.


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    At that moment, Hackett was fully absorbed in setting up the tent. Alex looked up at him and asked, "Hackett, when can we go inside the tent and sleep? I want to sleep in the tent tonight."


    "It would not be long, don''t worry. I''m setting up the tent right now. Why don''t you go and keep your mommypany?" Hackett replied.


    Alex responded, "Mommy is a grown-up so she doesn''t need me. She won''t get lost."


    Hackett chuckled softly and replied, "Even mominies can get lost. Go and keep herpany. If she gets lost, it won''t be easy


    to find her.