Anne's body was stiff, and the beating of her heart was heavy and uneasy. Just when she was about to suffocate, she heard the voice of Anthony, "Pour me a cup of coffee." Anne was stunned. Was he speaking to her? Ah yes, she and Anthony were the only ones in the office, and Anthony would never do such a thing himself. "I'm... not professional." "Then find a way to make it professional," Anthony said ruthlessly. Anne turned around and left the office to pour him coffee. She was no stranger to the pantry. She had used it before. There were water dispensers and a variety of tea, coffee, and coffee machines. There were ground coffee beans in the refrigerator. Anne had not made coffee herself, but she had seen her coworkers make coffee many times before. Filtering the coffee, adding creamers and sugar, and finally stirring. She sniffed the edge of the cup with her nose. It was quite fragrant. When she went to the office with coffee, Anne turned her head to the left
Anne hesitated slightly. When she walked out of the company building after she got off work, she saw a familiar vehicle waiting there in the distance. Lucas got out of the car and did not seem to avoid anyone deliberately. He was standing beside the car, and he looked at her with a smile. Anne walked over. "Why are you here?" "I was just passing by." Anne smiled. She doubted that, but she did not say anything. Anne sat in the co-pilot seat and buckled her seat belt. He handed her a box. "I went on a business trip two days ago, and I bought it because I thought it looked good." Anne was not used to being given gifts. She felt uncomfortable for a while and said, "Don't give me gifts. I can't repay your help to me." "Actually, you are already paying me back when you promised to eat together." Lucas started the car, and the car drove into the traffic. Anne understood. Lucas still liked her. When the box was opened, there was a bracelet inside. It was exquisite and b
Lucas answered. "I did." "What about it?" "I told her that I had someone I liked. After I went back, I told Joanne that I liked men, which scared her a lot." Anne was surprised. "Don't you care about your reputation? Besides, you are a principal. If you were known to be gay, how much would it affect you? I don't discriminate, it's just scary." "Nah, that's not going to happen." Anne laughed. She could imagine how shocked Joanne was at that time. The car stopped outside the community, and they got out of the car. Anne asked, "Why are you parking here?" "I'll walk in with you," Lucas said. Anne understood what he was thinking. "Romantic, aren't you?" "If you think so." Lucas turned her face and saw Anne's sweet smile on her face. He could not hold back and grabbed her little hand and tightened it so she could not let go. Anne's heart was beating wildly, she tried to struggle a little, but she stopped moving in the end. Just like that, she was dragged by Lucas to the
It could help decrease the nanny's workload as well. "Anne." Anne's footsteps froze suddenly, and when she turned around, she saw Joanne approaching. Her mind was blank for a moment. Why was Lucas's mother here? "Isn't it surprising? I'm also surprised that you actually coaxed my son to marry you. I'm here to ask you, what should I do as a mother? To agree or disagree?" Last night, Joanne waited until Lucas returned and asked him about how the date went. She was not very happy with the answer she got. Anne was speechless. "Anne, you have sons. In the future, if your son finds a woman like you, will you accept it?" Joanne asked back. Anne summoned the courage and said, "As long as they like her, I will accept it." "You accept it because they are still young now." Joanne was simply annoyed. "My son is just in love with you because you are pretty. Why else would he like you? Don't even get me started on the gossip around you and your mother…" Even if Anne respected Lucas
After hanging up the phone, Anne realized she only had her parents as family members. However, Sarah was in Santa Nila, and Nigel had his own family. Sarah could come, and if Nigel did, would he bring his family members with him? Would he bring Anthony? If Nigel came alone, it would just embarrass him. After thinking about it, Anne could only sigh. Well, if Nigel's whole family came, so be it. She gave Nigel a call. "Who do you want to go with me?" Nigel asked her on the phone. "Whoever you want to bring with you." "Do you mind if I take my family members with me? Don't worry. They won't cause trouble. When you get engaged and get married, we will find a way for your mother to return," Nigel said. "Okay." Anne hesitated and asked, "Anthony...will he go too?" "I'll let Bianca tell him about this. It depends on him, but don't worry." "Okay." Anne walked around the room after the call. She was excited. Was she really going to get married? Was she free? She
Anne went to the hotel to try the temporary ID card that she had obtained before, and it really worked. Anthony really set her free... She had not told Sarah about her and Lucas. Having said that, the feeling of not being able to return here must feel very bad. Maybe she should give her a call. After getting off work, Anne took the subway home. When she got downstairs, she received a call from Lucas. While answering the call, she went upstairs. Anne asked, "I've just got home. How about you? When will the work end? Is everything okay?" "I had dinner with the people from the Education Bureau and got out to give you a call." Anne smiled. "What a hardworking principal you are." "I'll see you when it's over." "Don't, go home early and go to bed when it's over, don't overwork yourself." Anne sat on the sofa with her legs stretched out. Lucas chuckled. "Got it." The two of them chatted for a while and then hung up. Anne lay on the sofa and stretched, not wanting t
Anthony pressed his hand on her shoulder hard, and his black eyes stared at her, sharp and fierce. Anne was so frightened that she gasped for breath, and her body trembled. She was waiting for Anthony to hurt her. She was very scared, but she bit her lip, for fear that she would say something to beg for mercy... Just as she was about to faint, the hand on her shoulder was released, and the pressure on her body disappeared. Then Anthony left, and the door slammed shut. Anne lay upright on the sofa, and she collapsed. There was cold sweat on his forehead. She won. Anthony let her go. When she came back to her senses, she hurriedly found her mobile phone, checked Anthony's location, and saw that he had already left. Anne sat on the ground with lingering fears, leaning against the sofa with her back softly. As long as she fought Anthony this time, he will be better to her in the future... Anthony returned to the Archduke Group. Oliver, who was working overtime a
Lucas squeezed her face lightly with doting eyes and then turned around to get into the car. Anne's face was burning. She watched Lucas's car leave. She would not tell Lucas what happened last night. Anyway, it was nothing, so why talk about it? Anne went upstairs in a good mood, took her bag and mobile phone, and went to work. Friday was coming soon. Nigel called and said, "Be casual, don't be nervous." "Dad, I'm not nervous. It's just a meal." Anne laughed. Nigel was a little embarrassed when her daughter saw through him. "I can't bear to..." He was unwilling to let her daughter go so quickly. They had only known each other for such little time! However, there was no other way. This was her only choice, to avoid Anthony and get rid of him. Anne could understand his mood. "It's okay, Dad, we are all in Luton anyway. I can see you anytime you want. Besides, it's just a meal. We're not married yet..." "We'll see what the Newmans say then," Nigel reluctantly s