Five minutes later, Freya returned. Catherine and the lawyer had finished looking through the documents. “There’s no problem. Let’s sign it.”After Freya, Catherine, and Rodney put down their signatures, Rodney said in a hurry, “It’s a big day today. Allow me to invite you all to have a meal at a restaurant nearby. Let’s take it as a celebration for the success of Freycatheli’s acquisition—”“General Manager Hoffman from our company will accompany you, President Snow. President Lynch and I have some other important matters to attend to later.” Catherine refused politely without waiting for Rodney to finish his sentence.“President Jones, you’re making me look bad.” Rodney’s expression was not very good. “You should be aware that quite many local and overseas companies were interested in acquiring Osher Corporation. However, I never considered them. Freycatheli came to my mind first, and I didn’t deliberately raise the price.”Freya could not listen to him anymore. She said while fe
...At the parking lot downstairs. Freya gave Catherine a thumbs up out of admiration. “President Jones, your domineering aura was overflowing just now. It was so satisfying to watch.”“I was annoyed with Rodney too. He still isn’t clear of his situation up till now. He acts as though it’s thanks to him that we’re able to acquire Osher Corporation.” Catherine opened the car door and got in. “That’s right. He wants us to show him respect? Who does he think he is?”Freya let out a harrumph. Just after she put on her seatbelt, Forrest called her. “The date to move into the villa has been set. It’s next Monday. The Lynch family will be having a banquet at a hotel and inviting some relatives and friends in Canberra.”“That’s so soon…” Freya was shocked.“Didn’t you say you wanted to move out as soon as possible? That’s why I made the contractors work overtime. The renovation work has already been completed for some time. The formaldehyde level was tested too. It’s safe to move in.
Freya put down the things she held. She turned around and circled Ryan’s waist with both hands. “There’s no helping it. If I keep staying here, and you keep being… like this, we’ll be discovered sooner or later.”“Like what?” Ryan’s depressed voice rang from behind her neck. “Just… like this. Like what you’re doing now.” Freya blushed. “You always find excuses to make me go to your place in the morning or come over to my place after work at night. Someone will find it weird sooner or later. If I move out, there won’t be people looking at our every movement. It’ll be more convenient to go on dates outside too.”Ryan stared at Freya for some time. He sighed. “But I have to work extra hours often. My dad will know if I don’t come back after work. If I go out frequently, they’ll get suspicious.”“Huh?”Freya blinked. “What do we do? Why do you have to be working with your dad?”“Mm. I don’t want to as well, but I can’t be transferred for now.” Ryan was troubled. Freya leaned again
When Freya lowered her gaze, she realized Ryan had put a diamond necklace around her neck. “You…”“It’s a gift for you.” Ryan kissed her forehead. “I haven’t given you any presents even though we’ve dated for so long.”“That’s not true. You always buy Dani gifts…”“That doesn’t count. Buying presents for my daughter is natural. Buying them for you is also a matter of course.”Freya was utterly touched. Dani was not Ryan’s daughter, but he still said those words…He truly loved her. However, she was so weak and timid. “When do you plan on moving out? I’ll drive you to your new home,” Ryan said.“I plan to move tomorrow. My parents will come to Canberra the day after tomorrow. We’ll be having a family dinner at night.”“Mm. I’ll take the opportunity to stay back and have a meal when I send you over, okay?” Ryan cupped her face and asked. “Don’t you have work in the evening?”“I can leave a little earlier on Sunday evening.”…For the next two days, Freya was busy packin
After that, Ryan went downstairs to help Freya move her things. Although Freya had only lived in the official residence for a few months, she had many things, especially Dani’s crib and toys…After moving everything, it was already past 5:00 p.m.Mrs. Lynch said enthusiastically, “Ryan, you’ve worked hard today. Stay back for dinner tonight. I’ll be cooking.”“I’ll have to bother you and Mr. Lynch, then.” Ryan nodded with a smile. When Freya came down after she finished unpacking the things upstairs, she saw Ryan and Mrs. Lynch chatting pleasantly in the kitchen. Mrs. Lynch was frying a dish while Ryan was washing the vegetables. He was in charge of grating the ginger, peeling the garlic, and cutting the vegetables. He was also chatting with Mrs. Lynch, making her laugh from time to time.“Wow, you’re so capable. You’re even better than Forrest and Freya.”Mrs. Lynch said elatedly, “Ah, you’re so handsome, but why haven’t you gotten a girlfriend? Your future girlfriend will
“By the way, Forrest, you should have a drink with Ryan later. Look, it’s all thanks to Ryan that our company can settle down in Canberra and we’re able to buy such a good house.”“Alright, Dad. I’m going to get the wine.” Forrest quickly went to the cellar after all the nagging he got. However, when he thought about drinking with Ryan later, his stomach twitched. After choosing for a long time, he picked two bottles of red wine.At 7:00 p.m., Mrs. Lynch served a whole table of food.Mr. Lynch had already prepared the wine. “Come here, Ryan. Let’s have some wine…”“Mr. Lynch, I drove here…” Ryan said.“It’s okay. We have a chauffeur. You can sleep here too. Our place has many rooms,” Mr. Lynch said, “Freya stayed at your house for a few months. It’s okay for you to spend a night here too.”“Yes. Forrest has many new clothes for you to change into,” Mrs. Lynch chimed in. “I’ll drink a little too. This is the first meal we’re having in the villa. It’s a celebration.”“Okay. Since
Freya sent a sneering emoji. [Haha.]Ryan said shamelessly: [I’m coming up, babe.]Freya: [Who agreed to that? Ryan, can’t you stay still? You drank so much. You should go to sleep earlier.]Ryan: [No, I can’t sleep. I’m excited just from thinking that you’re sleeping above me.]Freya: [...]It seemed like Ryan was sleeping in the room directly below hers.Why did that man’s memory have to be so good?Ryan: [Babe, let me go up, okay? I won’t touch you. I’ll just hug you. I have to go on a business trip to another state the day after tomorrow. I’ll be busy after returning too. I don’t know when I’ll be able to see you again.]Freya was taken aback. [Why didn’t I hear you talking about this before?]Ryan: [I didn’t dare to tell you because I was afraid you’d miss me.]Freya was speechless. [You’re overthinking. I won’t miss you. I’m not that clingy either.]However, she suddenly found it a little unbearable after sending that message.Ryan: [Okay. I’m the one who can’t bear i
Freya had no words to refute Ryan. “I can’t outspeak you anyway.”“I’m telling the truth.” Ryan pinched the tip of her nose as he grinned. “Don’t worry. Dani is like a little pig when she sleeps. She won’t wake up at all unless she’s hungry.”“You understand her quite well.”“Of course. I was the one who slept with her when you went to Europe for training. Besides, she’s sleeping better as she grows.”Ryan caressed Freya’s neck with the tip of his nose. “You smell good.”Freya held her breath and did not say a word. However, her face that was buried in the blanket was already as red as an apple. “Your bed is pretty big. It’s very comfortable too.” Ryan’s hands started becoming restless again. “Shall we try out its sturdiness?”At first, Freya could not understand his words. She only realized it belatedly after more than ten seconds had passed. She felt like her brain had exploded. How… How could he be so shameless?“Ryan, you liar. You’re not keeping your word.” Freya pushed