The secretary paused again before answering, "I have no comment on your personal matter with Jamie."Louella hung up and felt extremely on edge. She decided to go straight to Jamie's office.…In the meantime, Jamie was sitting on the leather couch in the office. In his arms was a female secretary. He was also holding a cigarette in between his fingers.White smoke wafted up into the air…His best friend, Joseph Welsh, sat on the couch opposite him."Jamie, do you really not care about Louella anymore?" Joseph Welsh rubbed his palm against his chin, and he looked as though he was up to no good. Jamie knew what he was up to and waved his hand impatiently. "I was with her only because of her family. Now I got bored, plus Granny Atherton did not really care about her anymore. Why should I care for her?""She's pregnant with your child."Jamie suddenly smiled sinisterly. "If you could transfer the title of that land in the East City to me, I would get her to keep you company."J
The department had around thirty members in total. Five of them were engineers, while the rest were architects and designers. The Design Director was an infamous international engineer cum architect, Winnie Mason. She was also Cedrick's cousin. She was very much respected as the leader and mastermind of the entire team.George Graham was also her subordinate.Catelyn started her new job that morning. Another designer did so too. Coincidentally, it was the girl she met the other day at the interview, Samantha. She put on dainty makeup and looked extra youthful and energetic. Samantha was really shocked to see her.Did she pass the interview too?"It's you!" Samantha carried her bang, smiled, and strode across to Catelyn. She gave her a big hug. "I heard there are two new designers who are joining the department today. I did not expect the other one to be you! We are colleagues from now on. My name is Samantha…"Catelyn was not used to her friendliness and politely shook her h
Samantha recognized George from his photo, so she walked to him, grinning."Mister Graham?" Samantha shook his hand. "Are you here to see Miss Monroe? She is still working. I can help you to call her…"George frowned slightly, hearing Jennifer's name.When he saw that Catelyn was walking out with Samantha, he smiled again and shook his head lightly. "No, I am here to meet Catelyn.""Catelyn?" Samantha's jaw went unhinged. Her gaze alternated between George and Catelyn. "You… You both knew each other? Oh my gosh, Catelyn, no wonder you were so interested in the gossip between Miss Monroe and Mister Graham. You were jealous!"Catelyn was sweating, and she was worried that George had misunderstood it. She explained, "Don't you make assumptions. I had worked with George before on a project. Therefore we know each other. There's no gossip like you thought. I guess you should find a better career as a paparazzi instead of an Assistant Architect…""Haha, no way, I will not be a papara
He stared at the photo for a long time.He was the person she met?…In the days that Catelyn was waiting for Joanne and the mysterious man, she was mostly just languishing. She would not take much initiative at work, but she would not drag the team's progress either. She tried to lie low and be invisible. Today, she finished her task given by Jennifer and then helped Samantha with a data comparison table. Halfway through, Samantha suddenly nudged her shoulder, signaling toward the doorway.Catelyn looked to where she pointed. George was here again, smiling at her gently, seemingly trying to have a conversation."Catelyn, Mister Graham have been here to see you three times this week, no?" Samantha giggled playfully.Catelyn pretended to be annoyed and buried herself in the table. "Maybe he's looking for someone else.""He is obviously looking at you." Samantha then snatched her papers away and pushed her to the door. "Here, this was originally my task. You go on with your date
"They… They can't accept it yet. Trust me, give me some time. I can convince them." George panicked and grabbed Catelyn's hands.His heart was racing just at the thought of it.George then promised earnestly, "To me, you are the best. I have fallen for you since the first time we met. However, you were still with BrightGene Group back then. I knew that it was not time yet, but now… Everything has fallen into place. Can you give me a chance and allow me to take care of you and Miles, okay?"Their eyes interlocked. Catelyn could see her own reflection in his eyes.She believed he was being serious. However, she also believed that she was a problem magnet for now. She had a lot of problems to solve, and whoever hooked up with her would be unfortunate too. She did not want to involve any other people.Furthermore… She might leave Mason Group very soon."I am sorry, George, we can be friends." Catelyn slowly pulled her hands out of his, placed two red bills on the table, turned, and
Cedrick was triggered. "Are you threatening me?""Looks like you really are still mad at me. I will leave now."Catelyn did not want to stay and argue with him. That would ruin her mood.Cedrick did not expect her to leave and shouted at the top of his lungs through the glass window pane in between them, "Catelyn, leave if you dare!"Catelyn did not say anything. What was he playing?The air was still.Cedrick's cigarette burnt halfway through, and the ashes fell lightly on the back of his hand. He could not bother to dust them off. He tugged at his tie impatiently and pushed the passenger seat door open. "Get in, or are you waiting for an invite?"Catelyn wondered if his brain was damaged by something; otherwise, why did he be in such a horrible mood?However, Catelyn did not have the heart to annoy him any further, not after that incident that day.She got in the car obediently and fastened her seatbelt.She looked up from the car and realized that it was a perfect angle to
In fact, Catelyn and George's dinner had ended as soon as it started.Cedrick brought Catelyn to one of the restaurants he frequented and opened a bottle of red wine.Catelyn had drunk a bit of wine during the dinner with George, and she was aware that she was not much of a drinker, so she declined it at first. After the waiter's introduction and explanation that the alcohol content was lower, she finally took one sip of it.The taste was sweet and was not at all bitter like most reds. It had a faint hint of fruity fragrance, and so she took a few more sips.Her attention was all on the wine and had missed out on Cedrick's silent gaze.Little did she know that this wine was indeed low in alcohol content, but the after-effects were expected to be strong.Cedrick picked up a few business calls during dinner.Catelyn quietly cut the steak into pieces and sent them to his plate.Cedrick noticed her gesture, and somehow his gaze was a little sharp. Catelyn pretended to have not noti
"Hmm…"Maybe because she was drunk, her voice was soft.Cedrick held her tightly by her waist and walked across the red carpet in the restaurant to the six-star hotel next to it. As soon as they went into the elevator, Catelyn tugged at her own collar.Cedrick got hold of her hands, and she could not get out of his grip. She stood on her toes and bit his chin indignantly.It was not a forceful bite, just a gentle one with her teeth grinding on his chin.Cedrick's hand exerted more pressure on hers. He was very conscious about the reason why he made her so drunk.It was not just for this. Her brain was not functioning well, and she was mumbling something he could not make out."Catelyn?" Cedrick pinned her to the wall of the room. "Do you know who I am?"Catelyn tilted her head to one side and took one look at him. Her nostrils were filled with the scent of his shaving cream."Cedrick Mason…""Good." Cedrick patted her head, like petting a little kitten. "Tell me, do you l