“Michael, I hung up a few calls while you were in the bathroom. I didn’t know they were from Chloe. You told me you didn’t want to be disturbed by work during meals, so I assumed it was a work call and didn’t even check thecHaptërsFLōW_com owns © this.
screen!”
Lucy pleaded, trying to explain herself.
“But there’s no record of it in my call log. Unless you deleted it, it shouldn’t just disappear.”
Lucy felt a surge of panic.
She opened her mouth to defend herself but
found no words.
“Michael, I’m sorry. Please don’t be angry. I know I was wrong. I just… I just thought Chloe
Chapter 251 Panic
“Michael, I hung up a few calls while you were in the bathroom. I didn’t know they were from Chloe. You told me you didn’t want to be disturbed by work during meals, so I assumed it was a work call and didn’t even check the screen!”
Lacy pleaded, trying to explain herself.
“But there’s no record of it in my call log. Unless you deleted it, it shouldn’t just disappear.”
Lucy felt a surge of panic.
She opened her mouth to defend herself but found no words,
“Michael, I’m sorry. Please don’t be angry. I know I was wrong. I just… I just thought Chloe was being rude by hanging up on you, so I wa trying to stand up for you!”
Michael’s eyes darkened with displessure.
“Lucy, we’ve known each other for years, and I’ve always considered you a friend. But I can’t keep forgiving you if you continue to make the same mistakes. If this happens again, I won’t let our past friendship influence my decision.”
Was he really willing to end their friendship for Chloe?
Lucy looked at him in disbelief. After everything she had done, she hadn’t expected such harsh words from him.
“Michael, I’m sorry. Please, don’t misunderstand me. I never intended to come behreen you and Chloe. It’s all just a big misunderstanding. you believe me?”
Can
If this had been the first incident, Michael might have believed it was an accident
But it wasn’t the first
From hier previous fall into the water to now, it seemed too frequent to be mere coincidence.
“You should stay here and recover. I’ve already covered your medicall expenses. Once you’re able to get up, I’ll arrange for you to go back house.”
His bone was icy, a stark contrast to how he usually spoke to her.
Lucy felt a chill run through herit
“Michael, what are you saying?”
“I’ve already bought my ticket home. I won’t be staying in Mythica anymore.”
Lucy’s eyes widened in shock.
Did he mean to leave her here alone?
“Michael, I know you’re still upset, but I have to go to the police station tomorrow to give a statement. I can’t do it alone. I need you with use!”
She reached out, trying to grasp his sleeve, but he stepped back, avoiding her touch.
Her face fell, a look of deep sadness taking over.
Candy and
Once Chloe boarded the plans home, she finally felt at ease.
ad Quinn were sitting beside her.
“Chloe, ore you going
g to stay at Lotus Manor when you get ba
get back?” Candy asked, a note of concern in her voice.
Michael had been chasing after Chloe for so long. Who knew when this would end?
Chapter 251 Panic
“I’ll find a way to convince Grandpa,” Chloe sighed.
He was old-fashioned and set in his ways.
Quinn stayed silent, knowing it wasn’t his place to comment
But Candy was more outspoken.
“If you ask me, Admas is being stubborn. He knows there’s no love between you and Michael, so why force you together? It’s just torture. If he really cared about you, he’d agree to let you divorce Michael.” Candy crossed her arms, her frustration clear even at 30,000 feet.
Chloe was quiet for a moment.
“Grandpa is old, and Michael’s parents died young. He’s been trying to hold the family together. Without his support, the rest of the Shawn family would tear it apart.”
In truth, Chloe never blamed Admas.
He had poured all his love for Michael’s late father into Michael himself.
Sometimes, that meant overlooking others’ feelings.
Maybe Chloe was destined to owe the Shawn family something.
The doo million dollars crushed her pride and shattered her self-esteem.
If Admas hadn’t been there, Wendy might not have survived.
She lost track of how long they’d been flying, but Candy had already fallen asleep.
Only Chloe was studying information about Bright Moon International on her laptop. Michael had interrupted her last time, and she still had a lot to catch up on
Quinn leaned over and placed an inflatable pillow behind her neck. “Relax your neck
Chloe turned to him and smiled. Thank you.”
“I’m so sorry. Candy asked you to join us at the last minute, and we didn’t get to enjoy ourselves much, Now, you have to head back with us.
“It’s no trouble at all.”
Quinn responded simply.
Chloe felt a lump in her throat.
“I want to rebuild my original team. Would you be interested in coming back? I know you’ve built quite a reputation for yourself. Take your time to think about it and let me know.” Chloe had been considering this seriously over the past few days.
As she resumed her role at Jioleek, she knew it was crucial to re-establish her team.
Handling all the orders with just Candy wasn’t efficient.
Many of her former team members had moved on, and recruiting new people seemed daunting
Anyone she could recruit should be persuaded to join.
The first person she thought of was Quin.
But he wasn’t the naive young man he was in college.
He had seen more of the world and might not be eager to join the team again.
After not leading a
team
in for years,
Chloe felt uncertain about her ability to guide them.CHåpTëRs-FLōw/Com owns © this.
She expected Quinn to need time to consider and was ready for a lengthy discussion.
To her surprise, he answered immediately, “Okay.”
Chloe looked at him, stunned, her hand covering her mouth.
“You… really don’t need more time to think it over? I haven’t even mentioned the salary yet. What if it’s too low?”
Did he trust her this much?
Quinn smiled and nodded. “I believe in you.
Those three words nearly brought tears to Chloe’s eyes.
u down!”
“Alright, I promise I won’t let you dow
Quinn’s faith in her filled Chloe with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.
Now, they had three people on the team.
Chapter 252 Meturn
“Should we recruit from the university?”
Quinn suggested.
Chloe considered it. “Do you think university students are reliable?”
She wasn’t underestimating them. When she started her team in college, many of her ideas were inunature, and she made a lot of mistakes. “They’re reliable and very talented.”
Today’s students were different from before.
He had recently been a guest judge at an international competition and was impressed by the students’ skill levels.
Chloe wouldn’t be disappointed if she explored this option.
Seeing Quinn’s confidence, Chloe became excited about the iden.
She immediately started planning for university recruitment.
As the plane began to descend, Candy slowly woke up.
She yawned and looked at Chloe and Quinn’s alert faces. “Aren’t you two sleepy?”
They had been flying for a long time!
Chloe shook her head, packed her tablet into her backpack, and joined the crowd deboarding the plane.
In the airport lobby, she said goodbye to Candy and Quinn, then took a taxi back to Lotus Manor
Regardless of her future plans, she knew she had to see Admas first.
As soon as she entered the house, she saw Admas sitting on the sofa. When he spotted her, he quickly got up with his cane and hurried over. “Chloe! Are you okay? I was terrified when I saw the news!”
Admas had been worried ever since Chloe’s call.
If Chloe hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have known about the shooting.
“Grandpa, I’m fine. Don’t worry.”
“Good, I’m so relieved you’re safe…”
Only then did be notice Chloe was alone.
“Where’s Michael?”
The doo million dollars crushed her pride and shattered her self-esteem.
If Admas hadn’t been there, Wendy might not have survived.
She lost track of how long they’d been flying, but Candy had already fallen asleep.
Only Chloe was studying information about Bright Moon International on her laptop. Michael had interrupted her last time, and she still had a lot to catch up on
Quinn leaned over and placed an inflatable pillow behind her neck. “Relax your neck
Chloe turned to him and smiled. Thank you.”
“I’m so sorry. Candy asked you to join us at the last minute, and we didn’t get to enjoy ourselves much, Now, you have to head back with us.
“It’s no trouble at all.”
Quinn responded simply.
Chloe felt a lump in her throat.
“I want to rebuild my original team. Would you be interested in coming back? I know you’ve built quite a reputation for yourself. Take your time to think about it and let me know.” Chloe had been considering this seriously over the past few days.
As she resumed her role at Jioleek, she knew it was crucial to re-establish her team.
Handling all the orders with just Candy wasn’t efficient.
Many of her former team members had moved on, and recruiting new people seemed daunting
Anyone she could recruit should be persuaded to join.
The first person she thought of was Quin.
But he wasn’t the naive young man he was in college.
He had seen more of the world and might not be eager to join the team again.
After not leading a
team
in for years,
Chloe felt uncertain about her ability to guide them.CHåpTëRs-FLōw/Com owns © this.
She expected Quinn to need time to consider and was ready for a lengthy discussion.
To her surprise, he answered immediately, “Okay.”
Chloe looked at him, stunned, her hand covering her mouth.
“You… really don’t need more time to think it over? I haven’t even mentioned the salary yet. What if it’s too low?”
Did he trust her this much?
Quinn smiled and nodded. “I believe in you.
Those three words nearly brought tears to Chloe’s eyes.
u down!”
“Alright, I promise I won’t let you dow
Quinn’s faith in her filled Chloe with a renewed sense of purpose and determination.
Now, they had three people on the team.
Chapter 252 Meturn
“Should we recruit from the university?”
Quinn suggested.
Chloe considered it. “Do you think university students are reliable?”
She wasn’t underestimating them. When she started her team in college, many of her ideas were inunature, and she made a lot of mistakes. “They’re reliable and very talented.”
Today’s students were different from before.
He had recently been a guest judge at an international competition and was impressed by the students’ skill levels.
Chloe wouldn’t be disappointed if she explored this option.
Seeing Quinn’s confidence, Chloe became excited about the iden.
She immediately started planning for university recruitment.
As the plane began to descend, Candy slowly woke up.
She yawned and looked at Chloe and Quinn’s alert faces. “Aren’t you two sleepy?”
They had been flying for a long time!
Chloe shook her head, packed her tablet into her backpack, and joined the crowd deboarding the plane.
In the airport lobby, she said goodbye to Candy and Quinn, then took a taxi back to Lotus Manor
Regardless of her future plans, she knew she had to see Admas first.
As soon as she entered the house, she saw Admas sitting on the sofa. When he spotted her, he quickly got up with his cane and hurried over. “Chloe! Are you okay? I was terrified when I saw the news!”
Admas had been worried ever since Chloe’s call.
If Chloe hadn’t mentioned it, he wouldn’t have known about the shooting.
“Grandpa, I’m fine. Don’t worry.”
“Good, I’m so relieved you’re safe…”
Only then did be notice Chloe was alone.
“Where’s Michael?”
Chloe
e remained composed and rational, leaving Michael without a response.
After a moment of silence, he managed to say.
“Alright.”
As Chloe started to head upstairs, Michael called out, “When did you interview at Bright Moon International?”
“Last month.”
Chloe replied smoothly, lying without a blink.
Michael never really paid attention to her
her activities, so he wouldn’t know if she was telling the truth or not.
She could easily fabricate a story.
“Bright Moon International is a multinational company. Wasn’t your French not so good?”
Food?” he q
questioned,
It was true they needed fluent French speakers.
He thought she was able to communicate with Frenchmen, but not fluently
Chloe almost laughed.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
Was that really how he saw her?
It’s true that her French was mediocre wel
when they
y first met.
But for the past three or four years, she had worked tirelessly to improve it, striving to catch up with him and match his world.
Becoming the chief flight attendant at Paramount Airlines wasn’t because he pulled strings for her.
After all, he never even acknowledged their relationship publicly.
Without her own hard work, she would never have achieved that position
“That was my level three years ago.”
Chloe responded, her tone calm and steady.
Michael looked momentarily embarrassed. “What position will you have there? If it’s just as an assistant or server, you might as well come back to Paramount Airlines.” “Michael, why do you always assume I’m only good for serving coffee and water?” Chloe asked, her frustration evident.
Didn’t he notice how she was praised by Rick at the banquet? Couldn’t lie see that she was shining in her own right? Michael’s words weren’t meant to undermine her abilities; he was just worried she might be mistreated in a nere company.
At Paramount Airlines, he felt he could protect her.
He had spoken too hastily
As he tried to explain, Chloe was already walking upstairs, not looking back
He sighed and let it go.
Chloe packed her things and headed to the hospital to visit Wendy.
The attending physician informed her that Wendy’s condition had been very stable recently, and the new medication from abroad was proving effective. Chloe was overjoyed.
Chapter 254 Stay
In the ward, she pulled out the gold jewelry she had bought.
It was a matching set of bracelet and necklace.
The design was elegant, fitting Wendy’s style perfectly, and the pieces had a substantial weight to them.
“Mom, remember how you liked Madeline’s bracelet? I got you a new one. Do you like it?” Chloe asked, her eyes bright with excitement.
Wendy’s eyes lit up with affection as she looked at the bracelet
“Why spend money on this? I only mentioned it casually last time.”
Wendy said, though her delight was clear. Chloe could see how happy the jewelry made her mother.
“Mom, when the weather cools down, I’ll ask the doctor if you can go out for a walk!” Chloe suggested.
Wendy had been confined to the hospital for years.
But with her condition stabilizing.
Maybe soon, they could enjoy some time outside.
“Really?” Wendy’s eyes sparkled with hope.
“Really!” Chloe confirmed with a smile.
As she peeled fruit for Wendy, Chloe heard her mother say, “Chloe, don’t worry about what Madeline said last time. If you don’t want Maya to join Paramount Airlines, just say no. Don’t do it just because of me.”
Chloe was surprised Wendy brought up the topic again.
She offered Wendy a slice of apple.
“Mom, it’s fine. Michael has already agreed. If Maya’s not capable, Michael will handle it,” she reassured.
The reason she hadn’t refused Madeline outright was because Maya was set to join Paramount Airlines.
It didn’t affect her since she was no longer at Paramount Airlines.
If Michael wanted to take on this headache, why should she rush to help him solve it?
“Oh… okay, okay.”
Wendy nodded thoughtfully when she beard Michael had agreed.
After returning home, Chloe hadn’t reached out to James.
She assumed he needed time to recover from their emotional fallout.
But to her surprise, she received a call from him just three days after her retur.
“Where are you?”
“Home,” Chloe replied
“Start reporting to Bright Moon International tomorrow,” he instructed,
Chloe was taken aback
Really? So abrupt?
Her days of leisure were clearly over.
The next morning. Chloe dressed in a professional suit she hadn’t worn in ages,
But when she encountered Michael on the stairs, it was awkward
They had barely spoken or seen each other over the past few days.
Michael eyed her outfit and frowned.
“That skirt doesn’t suit you. Your calves are too thick. A longer skirt would be better.”
Chloe stared at him, incredulous,
Was he serious?
“The clothes are too tight,” he continued.
Chloe had a curvy figure.
waist.
And the tight skirt highlighted her slender w
The thought of other men seeing her like this made him jealous.
Chloe glanced down at her crisp white shirt tucked into her skirt.
“Haven’t you noticed you’ve gained weight recently? If you don’t want to end up with a belly full of fat, don’t change. I’m saying this for your our goodl Michael added, adjusting his the with a smug air.
Chloe stood there, stunned.
She felt a mix of nausea and irritation.
Of course, he couldn’t say anything nice first thing in the morning.
Eventually, she turned back upstairs to change.
When she can back down, one wearing pants, Michael found her appearance much more agreeable
“This outfit is good. I’ll dave you there,” he offried.
Chapter 255 Dres
“No, I’ve already called a taxi.”
Chloe replied, slipping on her shoes and bending out the door.
Emma, the servant, watched silently.
After Chloe left, she hesitantly said, “Mr. Shawn, were you really asking Mrs. Shawn to change because she looked too g
As a woman, Emma thought Chloe’s first outfit had been perfect. She had looked stunning, like a work of art.
Michael, adjusting his tie, shot Emma a glance. “You talk too much.”
At the office, Chloe met James during the general manager’s hours.
The first thing he said upon seeing her was, “Did you just come back from the market killing fish?”
Chloe looked down at her clothes, mortified.
James tossed a document onto the table.
good?”
“You know Bright Moon International has an entertainment division, right? You should pay more attention to your appearance office.” he commented.
“How could I not care?”
Chloe fumed internally. The
in two p
men she had seen today had both criticized her clothes.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.
when you come to the
“Your outfit is hideous. Is this what you call dressing up?”
James asked. Even a military man like him could tell her clothes were the wrong size. How could she not see it?
Chloe rolled her eyes. “If you don’t like it, don’t look!”
What did it matter to them what she wore?
The document on the table outlined her future responsibilities.
Additionally, Smith had added her contact information and included another document detailing her tasks as a network researcher at Bright Moon International.
These tasks included, but were not limited to, ensuring James stayed at the company during work hours.
“Review the document, sign it, and report to the Personnel Department to record your personal information.” James instructed.
Chloe signed her name swiftly.
“Mr. Dale, please sign.”
As the general manager, James also needed to sign.
“Mr. Dale, can I have your phone?” Chloe asked.
James looked up; pazzled “What do you need my phone for?”
Chloe shrugged nonchalantly. “I just need to add my contact information-WhatsApp and email-so you can reach me in various ways,” she said. James was surprised by her offer.
Was she really ready to be available at all hours?
Would she actually show up if he called her in the middle of the night?
Pondering this, he handed over his phone.
Chloe entered her details and then handed the phone back to him.
She picked up the documents and headed to the Human Resources Department.
James glanced at his phone, noticing the new WhatsApp contact.
Chloe’s profile picture was an adorable ragdoll kitten.
The HR department processed Chloe’s paperwork quickly. Within half an hour, she had her work pass.
“Excuse me, which floor is my workstation on?” Chloe asked.
The HR team looked puzzled
Chloe was their first network researcher, and no one knew where she should sit.
“Please wait. I’ll check with Mr. Dale,” one of them said.
Chloe waved her hand. “It’s okay, I’ll ask him myself.”
Despite Smith saying she didn’t need to work at the office, she felt alse should at least have a designated spot.
Chloe took the elevator to James’ office, but it was
was empty.
“Where’s Mr. Dale?” she inquired.
She went out and asked Harold.
Harold, still adjusting to the striking new colleague.
He took a moment to respond.. “Mr. Dale left about three minutes ago.”
He left?
Chloe was taken aback. “Where
did he go?”
How could he be making things difficult for her so early in the day?
“I’m not sure, Ma. Nelson,” Harold replied.
He was helpless
Chloe had no choice but to pull out her phone to track James’ location.
She was glad she had added her contact information to his phone earlier
James had only gone to the office to sort out Chloe’s onboarding
With that done, he didn’t intend to stick around.
Chapter 256 Where Did He Go?
He called a friend and headed to the shooting range.
Asher, waiting for him at the range, shook his head when he saw James in his sports gear.
“Man, you just got back from abroad, and you’re already at the range? Haven’t you had enough shooting in the army?” James fired off a series of shots, al
s, all hitting their mark.
He put the gun down, looking bored. “I’ll be back in the army sooner or later,” he said.
He couldn’t believe Admas really wanted him to stay in the country for good.
Asher, looking at his old friend, sighed. “You told me about that housekeeper your old man got you. Where is she?”
James had complained to Asher about Chloe when they first met.
He called her a “pretty vase” with no inner beauty.
In Asher’s opinion, few women were pretty enough to be called “pretty vase”
He wondered if James’ i new housekeeper was as stunning as Chloe, Michael’s wife.
So after hearing what James said, he also wanted to see whether his housekeeper was as pretty as Chloe.
James sneered. “Why bring her up? She’s probably still at the company. The old man said she could track me anytime. I think it’s just talk.”
James picked up his gun again and was about to fire when a voice interrupted him
“Mr. Dale!”
Startled, his hand shook, and the shot missed.
He turned angrily to see who had spoken.
Asher recognized the voice and looked over.Text © 2024 cHaptèr/SflOw_com.
To his surprise, it was Chloe.
“It’s 10:05 in the morning, not lunch break.”
Chloe said, walking over to James, “Go back to work.”
James smirked. “Oh, you really found me. Seems the old man chose well.”
James raised an eyebrow, intrigued by her defiance. “And if I refuse? What then?”
Janes was clondly trying to make things
difficult for Chilon.
He thought Chloe would have no way out. To his surprise, ale raised her phone, showing a string of cudn.
“I locked into your system. If I press a button, all your Imak cards will be frozen. Are you sure you won’t go back?” also maid,
Junes was stunnoil
Chloe confronted him, not backing down.
“This is approved by Smith, an sung, me is useless,” ale ani
If his financial sources were cut off, he wouldn’t be able to do anything here.
James angrily took off his sunglasses and shoved them into his bag.
“This isn’t over!”
Chloe smiled indifferently, “Let’s see what you’ve got.”
She followed James to him, never sparing Asher a glance the entire time.
Asher stood there, his mouth agape.
He wondered if he had seen wrong. Chloe come to find James?
So, Chloe was the housekeeper.
Asher quickly took out his phone and called Michael.
“Guess who I just saw,” he said.
Michael had just returned by plane and was changing his clothes as he answered, “Who?”
“Your wife,” Asher revealed.
Michael paused from buttoning his shirt, putting the phone to his ear.
“You saw Chloe?” he asked.Text © 2024 CH-åP-tEr$/F_l.ō_W/COM.
“Yes, she works at Bright Moon International as James’ housekeeper,” Asher confinned Michael was perturbed by the news.
He knew Chloe was at Bright Moon International, but he didn’t know about her job.
“Are you sure you didn’t see wrong?” Michael asked.
“Dude, I’m not blind. I know Chloe,” Asher said helplessly.
“Where?” Michael asked..
“They should be back at Bright Moon International by now,” Asher replied.
He looked at the now-empty entrance of the shooting range.
Even if Michael rushed over now, they would be long gone.
Chloe took James back to the company, which impressed Harold.
Chloe was no brave,
Chapter 257 The Showdown
Before this, James had been to the company.
And Smith had found other secretaries for him, but none could handle him.
The last one ended up being scolded and left in tears. No one had ever managed to bring James back to the company.
Chloe was the first one.
Not just Harold, but the other employees were also stunned.
In the office, James sat down in his chair unhappily.
He looked at Chloe and grumbled, “Can you unfreeze my bank cards now?”
This woman was bold enough to freeze all his cards.
Chloe tapped a few times on her phone. “Done.”
Her quick actions made James suspicious.
“Really?” he asked.
Chloe put her phone in her pocket. “If you don’t believe me, try transferring some money. dollars. You can’t withdraw more than that oney. But according to Mr. Smith, your daily limit is five million
a polite smile.
She gave a po
“A limit?” James grunted.
He had never been limited in money before.
Chloe nodded. “This is also Mr. Smith’s decision.”
“Smith, not again!”
James was furious,
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll go now. If you leave the company again, I’ll know right away,” Chloe said confidently.
James couldn’t help but ask, “How will you know?”
“Oh, I forgot to tell you. This moming, besides adding your contact information, I also installed a program on your phone that tracks your location in real time.
That explained why she had found him so
so quickly at the shooting mugs.
“Delete the program,” Jases ordered, tossing his phone on the table.
Chiloe stood still, refusing to comply
James was shocked, realizing this was Smith’s arrangement too.
In a good mood, Chloe turned and left the office.c.h.âPtêrSFlōw/.cóm owns © this.
She believed that James wouldn’t cause any more trouble in the next few days,
She decided to take the book to Quiam that day
Standing downstairs waiting for a taxi, she started to think it was a harde.
Maybe she needed a car.
Chloe had gotten her driver’s license in the first year of marriage but never had her own car.
The Shawn family had drivers, and her driving skills were mediocre
It took her four tries to pass the driving test.
Because of that, the Shawna had laughed at her.
So, she was not confident about driving.
But now she urgently needed a car. Taking taxis every day was inconvenient.
After she waited for four or five minutes, an empty taxi finally arrived.
She got in and gave the address of her residence.
As the taxi drove away, Michael’s Rolls-Royce pulled up at the entrance of Bright Moon International.
They almost passed each other but didn’t see one another.
Michael walked into the building with a stern face,
The receptionist asked, “Sir, who are you looking for?”
“James,” he replied
After some investigation, h had found out that the man who took Chloe away in Mythica was James, the general manager of Bright Moon International. “Do you have a
e an appointment?”
Michael raised an eyebrow. Did someone like him need an appointment?
“Tell him that Michael is here,” he said.
The receptionist stopped smiling.
They had worked there for many years and knew who Michael was.
Even though he avoided magazines and interviews, his fame was well known
“Are you Michael from Paramount Airlines?” asked the receptionist.
“Are there others with my name?” he asked back.
Chapter 258 The Need for a Car
The receptionist shrank and immediately called James’ assistant..
Ten minutes later, the two big men stood in the same room.
Jaines was half a head taller than Michael, but Michael was more elegant.
“Where’s Chiloe?” Michael asked directly.
James laughed. “Mr. Shawn, you’re asking the wrong person. How would I know where she is?”
Mentioning Chloe still annoyed him.
He couldn’t understand why the old man favored her. Because of her thick skin?
“James, don’t play dumb. I know Chloe works at your company,” Michael said.
“She’s not here. She left,” James said.
He didn’t like Michael.
His few encounters with Michael in Mythica had left a bad impression.
Michael scoffed, “Chloe is the hostess of the Shawn family. It’s inappropriate for her to work in someone else’s company as a housekeeper. I think you know what to do.”
“A housekeeper? Is that what he thought?” James wondered.
Jaines asked, “So, you
i want me to fire Chloe?”
Michael came to ask him to fire Chloe.
So, the rumors about their bad relationship were true.
Michael said nothing
James smirked, “Sorry, but whether Bright Moon International fires someone isn’t up to you. If you don’t want your wife to work, you can talk to her at home.
“But I didn’t expect you to be so controlling, even over her working-
“Well, I think Chloe is quite good. She’s considerate, pretty, and takes good care of people.”
That explained why she had found him so
so quickly at the shooting mugs.
“Delete the program,” Jases ordered, tossing his phone on the table.
Chiloe stood still, refusing to comply
James was shocked, realizing this was Smith’s arrangement too.
In a good mood, Chloe turned and left the office.c.h.âPtêrSFlōw/.cóm owns © this.
She believed that James wouldn’t cause any more trouble in the next few days,
She decided to take the book to Quiam that day
Standing downstairs waiting for a taxi, she started to think it was a harde.
Maybe she needed a car.
Chloe had gotten her driver’s license in the first year of marriage but never had her own car.
The Shawn family had drivers, and her driving skills were mediocre
It took her four tries to pass the driving test.
Because of that, the Shawna had laughed at her.
So, she was not confident about driving.
But now she urgently needed a car. Taking taxis every day was inconvenient.
After she waited for four or five minutes, an empty taxi finally arrived.
She got in and gave the address of her residence.
As the taxi drove away, Michael’s Rolls-Royce pulled up at the entrance of Bright Moon International.
They almost passed each other but didn’t see one another.
Michael walked into the building with a stern face,
The receptionist asked, “Sir, who are you looking for?”
“James,” he replied
After some investigation, h had found out that the man who took Chloe away in Mythica was James, the general manager of Bright Moon International. “Do you have a
e an appointment?”
Michael raised an eyebrow. Did someone like him need an appointment?
“Tell him that Michael is here,” he said.
The receptionist stopped smiling.
They had worked there for many years and knew who Michael was.
Even though he avoided magazines and interviews, his fame was well known
“Are you Michael from Paramount Airlines?” asked the receptionist.
“Are there others with my name?” he asked back.
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The receptionist shrank and immediately called James’ assistant..
Ten minutes later, the two big men stood in the same room.
Jaines was half a head taller than Michael, but Michael was more elegant.
“Where’s Chiloe?” Michael asked directly.
James laughed. “Mr. Shawn, you’re asking the wrong person. How would I know where she is?”
Mentioning Chloe still annoyed him.
He couldn’t understand why the old man favored her. Because of her thick skin?
“James, don’t play dumb. I know Chloe works at your company,” Michael said.
“She’s not here. She left,” James said.
He didn’t like Michael.
His few encounters with Michael in Mythica had left a bad impression.
Michael scoffed, “Chloe is the hostess of the Shawn family. It’s inappropriate for her to work in someone else’s company as a housekeeper. I think you know what to do.”
“A housekeeper? Is that what he thought?” James wondered.
Jaines asked, “So, you
i want me to fire Chloe?”
Michael came to ask him to fire Chloe.
So, the rumors about their bad relationship were true.
Michael said nothing
James smirked, “Sorry, but whether Bright Moon International fires someone isn’t up to you. If you don’t want your wife to work, you can talk to her at home.
“But I didn’t expect you to be so controlling, even over her working-
“Well, I think Chloe is quite good. She’s considerate, pretty, and takes good care of people.”
Janses” words struck a nerve.
“Please keep your distance, Mr. Dale,” Michael warned.
He left Bright Moon International as quickly as he had come.
Even though he didn’t like James, Janies was right.
He indeed needed to talk to Chloe.
Harold came in with two cups of coffer but found only James in the room.
“Where’s Mr. Shawn?” he asked.
“Left,” James replied, leisurely putting his feet on the table,
Harold thought that Michael had come to discuss a partnership.
Bright Moon International had recruited some new talents and had a show starting soon. If they could get investment from Paramount Airlines, the show would certainly become a hit.
for that.
He thought Michael had come for
Jauses glanced at the coffee in Harold’s hands. “You seem to like him a lot.”
Michael was just a man who only cared about profit and treated his wife poorly.
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went back to her place.
She thought she could check her house while delivering a book to Quinn, as she hadn’t been back for about a mouth
As she went upstairs, she heard a door open.
Quinn appeared at the staircase in casual clothes, holding a trash bag.
Before she could speak, a girl in a dress came out of the house.
“Quinn, wait for me!” she said.Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.
The three of them exchanged glances, and the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Chloe chuckled awkwardly, “You guys go ahead.”
She unlocked the door with her fingerprint and went into her apartment…
She turned and peered through the peephole,
She was surprised to see a girl in Quinn’s house.
It seemed Quinn had finally learned about romance.
Chloe’s curiosity was piqued.
Quinn’s hand holding the trash bag stiffened.
He didn’t expect Chloe to come back suddenly.
She must have misunderstood!
The girl came out of the house and walked to Quinn’s side. “Think about what I just said. You have nothing to lose, and my offer is quite good.” Chapter 259 A Surprise Visit
Quinn frowned, stepped past the girl, and said, “I made it clear. Miss Jenkins, you can go now.”
Rachel stood at the staircase, watching Quinn take out the trash with disappointment
Quinn had been the top student in school. She was three grades lower than him
Now, she was about to graduate and needed his help with a project.
If the project went well, Quinn would not only earn some money but also get credit for her project and a position in her family’s company.
She didn’t understand why Quinn would refuse such a good offer.
Quinn threw away the trash and was unhappy to see Rachel still standing there.
“Quinn, please think about it again. Since you came back, you haven’t found a new job, right? I heard you quit your job abroad because you want to work here. Now I’m giving you such a good chance, Why don’t you take it?” she said.
Quinn opened the door and didn’t turn to look at her.
“Thank
you.
but no,” he said.
Seeing him close the door without hesitation, Rachel stomped her foot.
He was still so stubbom, just like in school.
But then she thought of something and glanced at the opposite door.
Just now, she had felt that woman looked familiar.
And it seemed she knew Quinn.
Rachel tried to remember Chloe’s face, but she couldn’t recall.
She planned to knock on the door, but her phone rang. It was her friend, Monica, calling
“Rachel, where are you?? We need one more player for cards,” she said.
Only then did Rachel remember the appointment.
She had hoped to persuade Quinn today, but he didn’t give her any chance.
She wasn’t in the mood for cards anymore.
“Something came up. Find someone else,” she replied, hanging up the phone.
Monica was surprised.
They all loved playing cards, and being stood up by Rachel left her in an awkward spot.
She looked apologetically at her two other friends. “Sorry, maybe another day?”
Lucy and Cathy sat nearby.
“Why cancel last minute?” Cathy looked annoyed
Monica kept apologizing. “It was unexpected. I’ll cover all the expenses today.”
Though she said so, she seemed worried about Rachel
“Monica, is your friend okay? Maybe you should check on her,” Lucy suggested, patting Cathy’s shoulder.
Cathy glanced at Lucy.
Before this, she didn’t know Lacy could be so affected.
Monica gave Lucy a grateful look and left.
“Great, now we’re down two players. Let’s just go home!” Cathy said, grabbing her bag.
Her good mood was totally ruined.
Lucy was unperturbed by Cathy’s complaint and suggested. “Cathy, there’s a new massage place. Didn’t you say you like massages?” Cathy indeed liked it.
“And they have male masseurs trained abroad. Want to check it out?”
Cathy got excited.
No woul
young girl could resist handsome guys.
Her spirit lifted, she moved to the door and urged Lucy to hurry.
Lucy hid her disdain and followed with a smile. “Coming”
Monica found Rachel drinking alone at a bar.
“Rachel, why a
are you drinking alone? What’s wrong?” Monica asked
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As Rachel’s best friend, Monica knew she was supposed to meet her school crush, Quinn, today,
Rachel didn’t speak and kept drinking.
“Did Quino refuse to help with your graduation project?” Monica asked.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.
Rachel pressed her lips together, confirming Monica’s guess.
“Was it because your offer wasn’t good enough? It can’t be because he doesn’t like you.”
Rachel froze.
She wondered if Quinn had seen through her feelings
That was why he rejected her.
Seeing Rachel’s sad expression, Monica realized her mistake and tried to fix it. “I mean, you’re so lovable. He must have another reas “Maybe he found a job?”
“Really?” Rachel doubted it.
With Quinn’s skills, he should have found a job right after returning to the country.
He even quit his job abroad, so his local offer must be better.
But…
“If he already has a job, then I’ll have no chance,” she said.
