"Thank you for offering me this opportunity."The supervisor complimented Catelyn out of formality for a little bit before introducing her to the company strategy and reorganization. Catelyn was hired as the Assistant Architect.Meanwhile, on the top floor, in the CEO's office…Charles was having a hard time. Cedrick had very drastic mood swings today.He could appear to be normal, but within the next second, he would be interrogating a person until they could not answer.Charles checked the time and figured that it should be about time."Cedrick, Miss Clark should be on the twelfth floor for her interview already."Cedrick did not say anything but merely continued working on his documents. When he finally finished the last document in his hand, he waved, signaling that Charles could leave already.Charles felt relieved and fled immediately.Cedrick fell silent for a brief moment before he turned on his computer and worked on it. Suddenly, a window popped up, showing the surve
It was a toy robot model, which was the dream toy of every kid.Catelyn grew nervous when she heard Cedrick's response. "You're waiting for my son?""We've been together for some time, and you've been to Mason Estate as well. However, I don't recall meeting your son in person." Cedrick studied her panicked expression and frowned. "Is it too abrupt for me to suddenly visit today?""Of course it is! My son—""No worries, he won't mind. I came with a present."Catelyn wanted to argue, but Cedrick did not give her a chance to decline as he pulled her into the premises.Catelyn's temples were suddenly pulsing.Drats! She never expected Cedrick to suddenly visit.She then tried to make excuses to stop Cedrick from going up to her apartment, even using her body to impede his progress."I haven't cleaned my place the past few days, and it's horrendous now. I'll help give your gift to Miles. How about we go out for some good food?"In the lift, Catelyn coquettishly held Cedrick by his
Catelyn's long hair was natural; it was not dyed nor was it permed.Cedrick's long finger twined around strands of her hair slowly, the interaction downright intimate like actual lovers. However, his gaze was cold and distant.Deal?So, Catelyn only defined what was between them as a deal.All the good and bad things he had done for her had never won her over.Catelyn lost her words. Her hair was in his hands, and he was sniffing lightly on it. His low and deep voice was heard again, dripping with an ominous undertone, "Unless you're in someone else's bed right after you left mine?"Catelyn's eyes widened as it all dawned on her.She shook her head furiously.The elevator door opened, and Catelyn was forced to the door of her apartment.What should she do? Miles was already home after school.Everything she had treasured would be gone if he saw this!Catelyn slowly fumbled through her pockets for her keys.Just when she was going to lie that she did not bring her keys, Cedr
Cedrick's sharp gaze scanned everything around the apartment carefully, from the coffee table and cups to the laundry hanging by the balcony.Everything looked normal.Other than some feminine products, all he saw were children's clothes and toys. There was no sign of another man living in this space.If that was it, why did she refuse to let him visit?He did not buy Catelyn's excuse of the apartment being 'too messy'. He remembered that the other day after coming back from the amusement park, he had already sent her to her doorstep, but she insisted that he took a detour to the hotel.She was avoiding him…or, perhaps, was instead hiding something from him.Catelyn was thinking about how to answer when all of a sudden, her phone buzzed.She slid her finger across the screen to answer the call. It was Joanne.She knew that Catelyn was busy, so she took Miles out for a walk. The bags and clothes on the couch were all brand new, mostly still with their tags on. They were all gift
Catelyn's expression froze as she hastily pushed Joanne out. "Why are you here? Go, go! I'm a little caught up right now.""Don't worry. Miles has told me that you're very busy right now." Joanne then winked at her and pushed the luggage to her. "Here, this is your present. I'll get going!"Catelyn did not think too much about it. After all, Joanne frequently gifted her presents from time to time.She took the luggage in and threw her a glance, signaling she should leave.She was in such a hurry that she did not notice the cunning look on Joanne's face, how her eyes curved into crescents as she said, "I won't disturb your precious time with the mysterious man. Though, I am quite curious who this 'Big Demon' is that Miles keeps talking about."What answered her was Catelyn's door slamming shut.Catelyn felt something was off when she dragged the luggage into the room.Why was the luggage so heavy? It did not feel like clothes or the likes.Finally, she dragged the luggage across
Catelyn flinched.She was only caring about him. Why did Cedrick look at her so sharply?Cedrick pulled his tie open elegantly and placed his coat over the back of the chair, then rolled his sleeves up his elbow, exposing a small section of his muscular wrist. "Get me some medicine first," he spoke, his voice sounding rather husky.Could he have gotten the flu because of her?If it were not for her, would he be pestered by Lola at the Barricade Club and caught a cold after?Catelyn could not understand him.She nodded and glanced at the suitcase from the corner of her eye before she went to get the medicine from the first-aid box under her television cabinet.She had a few types of flu medicine ready at home, ranging from ordinary ones to super-effective ones.Her fingertip hovered over the regular flu medicine before she settled for the super-effective one. This one would make the consumer drowsy, though.Since Cedrick did not seem to be leaving anytime soon, she decided to l
Catelyn and Jamie must have been madly in love back then. Why else would she give birth to his child in secret?When Cedrick finished his food, Catelyn cleaned up the table and brought the dishes to the sink, all while she sneaked a peek at the suitcase.The luggage stood still and showed no signs of movement.Catelyn could not help but felt a little worried that her son might be suffocated."You just had your medicine. Would you like to take a rest in my room?" Catelyn suggested, thinking of getting an opportunity for her son to have a breather.Cedrick paused his motion of tidying his collar. He raised his eyebrows in interest. "Do you know what it means when you ask a man to go to your room at night?""I'm…just concerned to see you unwell."Miles was still in the living room, too. What kind of adult conversation was he trying to have?Cedrick scooched her into his arms and bit on her ear lightly."What do you think I'd do?" Cedrick deliberately exhaled into her ear, and his
While Cedrick was taking a shower, Miles took the opportunity to pull open the zipper of the luggage.His tiny eyes first scanned the living room.He saw that Catelyn was alone in the living room and let his guard down immediately. He climbed out of the suitcase.Catelyn could not care much either. She knew that it was bad for his blood circulation that he had spent such a long time in such a small space. She massaged Miles' tiny hands and feet.Miles scrutinized his mother. Good, she was alright."I'm hungry, Mommy." He pointed at his small belly.Catelyn immediately washed an apple and cut it into small pieces, then served it to him. "Here, have some apples.""Feed me." The boy became a little demanding at that point, his eyelashes fluttering as he did.Catelyn, instead of getting mad, took one look at him and grabbed a fork, sending one apple slice to his mouth."Now you feel bad. Did you regret not staying at Joanne's?""No." Miles enjoyed being served with the apple, but