"Sarah?" Levin was very surprised to see me. The tall and well-built man with tan skin looked at me in disbelief."Levin? It really is you, Mr. Levin Batterman, CEO of Net Multicorp." I stared at him intensely. Levin looked quite different in his cream suit and dark brown tie compared to when I last saw him.Levin repeatedly looked me up and down, probably noticing my different appearance this time. Today, I was wearing formal attire: a long skirt and blazer. Unlike yesterday at the bungalow, where I wore a blouse and jeans."I had a hunch yesterday when Calvin mentioned the representatives from Net Multicorp were Mr. Levin and Mr. Roy Batterman," I said, smiling.We chuckled at the unexpected reunion."Please, have a seat, Mr. Batterman.""Thank you," replied the thick-bearded man."This company is actually a family business. My brother Roy and I are the ones managing it," he explained.I nodded in understanding."Sarah, you look stunning!" Levin spoke softly, leaning closer
"Troy and I are just good friends. My late husband entrusted me and the children to him before he passed away. Perhaps that’s why Troy feels responsible for us," I replied to Levin after thinking for a while.A smile spread across the face of the man said to resemble a bodybuilder."That's a relief. I thought you two were a couple. Because I've noticed Troy’s gaze towards you is different."I just laughed softly at Levin's comment. To be honest, I felt the same way about Troy’s gaze. The fluttering feelings I often experienced made me unsure of my own emotions."Hey, Earth to Sarah? Come on, finish your food!" Levin's voice snapped me back to reality. Why was I daydreaming about Troy?"Lucy intends to matchmake Troy with Grace, my niece. If he really doesn't have a special relationship with you, it will be easier for us to bring them closer."For some reason, I felt pain in my chest at Levin’s words. Was I jealous?I forced a bitter smile."Yes, hopefully, they are a good match
"Sarah!" The man stood up abruptly when he saw me arrive. Joshua did the same."I'm sorry, Ms. Johnson. I tried to ask Bradley to leave, but he insisted on waiting for you here." Joshua lowered his head, feeling guilty."Bradley. Y-you’re free?" My breath was ragged as I stuttered. Perhaps I was still traumatized by the events that happened between Bradley and me."I'm sorry. I’m really sorry!" Suddenly, Bradley knelt in front of me. His shoulders shook as he cried."When were you released?" I began to regain my composure. After all, I had known Bradley since high school. At the time of the incident, I felt like I didn’t know him at all."I was released just yesterday. I came here right away. I truly regret it while I was in prison. Please forgive me!" Bradley continued to bow before me."Get up.""No, I won’t get up until you forgive me!" Bradley remained kneeling in front of me."I said, get up!"He shook his head. "No. I’m willing to stay here until tomorrow if necessary."
"Troy, control your temper!" I shouted as Troy suddenly approached Bradley and grabbed the worn-out shirt that he was wearing."Mercy, Mr. Peterson! Please! I just came here to apologize!" Bradley struggled to break free from Troy's strong grip. Bradley's face turned pale and he trembled all over."Please stop it!" I had to approach Troy, whose face had been flushed red for a while. I was worried Troy couldn't control his emotions. Troy's body was much bigger than Bradley's."Troy, enough! He's not doing anything. He just wants to apologize to me." I kept trying to persuade Troy while clutching his jacket.Slowly, Troy released Bradley. However, he still glared at the scrawny man sharply, whose appearance looked very different from a few years ago.Bradley lowered his head while still trembling."Bradley, you'd better leave now!" I requested."But what about--""I'll let you know through Joshua later. For now, it's better if you leave!" I insisted before Troy got emotional agai
Troy's P.O.V"Sarah, please! Open the door! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to yell at you!"There was still no answer from inside. Prince's room door was also locked. Sarah must be very disappointed in me. Why was I so angry earlier that I spoke harshly to her? How foolish of me.Jealousy. Yes, it was all because I was too jealous. I was jealous seeing Sarah with another man.I walked to the sofa not far from Sarah's room. I would wait here until she came out of her room.Suddenly, I recalled the events from a few hours ago. My eyes widened when I saw a photo of Sarah and Levin going viral with the caption, "The woman rumored to be close to Troy Peterson is also close to another businessman."At that moment, my heart felt like it was about to burst. Both of my hands clenched into fists. No wonder she didn't want me to accompany her to the meeting.I looked at their photos again. It felt unbearable to see Levin touching Sarah's hand and guiding her like that.How could they get cl
"You're still here?" I asked coldly. I still felt reluctant to act normally towards him."Mom, why are you mad at Uncle Troy?" I was surprised by Gillian's question. What had Troy told my daughter?"Gillian, don't eat too much ice cream. You'll get a cough!" I tried to change the subject with Gillian."No, Mom. I shared it with Uncle Troy. Right?" Gillian clung to Troy affectionately.Troy smiled at my daughter."Go study now. I want to talk to your mom!" Gillian quickly agreed to Troy's request. Soon after, she ran to her room."Go home. I'm fine. If you still want to ask about that photo, you should ask Levin directly," I said as I walked away from him.I walked to the kitchen. Maybe drinking a glass of warm milk would make me feel better."Let me make it for you!" Suddenly, Troy appeared behind me and grabbed the glass and spoon I had just taken from the rack."Sit down. I'll make the milk for you." Troy guided me to a chair.How did he know I wanted to drink milk?For so
[Thank you, Sarah. For giving me a chance. My mom and siblings send their regards.]I read the message from Bradley just as I was about to leave for the office. This morning, I had a lot of work to handle personally. Today, I assigned Calvin to lead the meeting at Albert's company."The car is ready, ma’am!" Joshua approached me and carried my work bag to the car.After kissing Prince, I stepped into the car. Meanwhile, Gillian had already left for school early in the morning.This morning, Bradley would return to my office. He would undergo several interview and test processes. Hopefully, he wouldn't waste the opportunity I was giving him again."Joshua, how is Bradley's family doing now?""They are still staying with one of his relatives, ma’am. Actually, They can't take them in because my relatives aren't well-off either. Their house is barely enough for their own family. But they still want to help and give Bradley a second chance.""How is Bradley's mother?""Bradley's mot
"What are you doing here? Looking for Troy? You really are shameless, chasing after a guy. Such a desperate widow!""Watch your tongue! I'm that kind of person," I retorted at Grace's words.Grace's face turned red with anger at my words."You're the one who needs to watch your tongue! You are now in my house. Maybe my father-in-law will kick you out if he finds out who you really are. He would definitely prefer Troy to be with Grace, not a widow with two kids like you!" Lucy seemed very angry.I took a deep breath. It's better not to engage with these two women. It's just a waste of energy.Lucy and Grace walked into the luxurious house ahead of me while I waited for Levin.A moment later, Levin arrived and invited me inside."WasTroy invited to this dinner as well?" I asked him curiously."Sorry, I don't know who my father invited."Levin led me to a room set up like a restaurant."Come, I'll introduce you to my father!" Levin said.I followed the tall, sturdy man.It tur