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Chapter 70

Author: Little Pig Bone
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-22 13:56:17
Having been with Theodore for a considerable time, Clark could instinctively grasp his intentions. After a brief pause, he asked the most likely question, "Is Ms. Jett thinking about renting an office?"

The question received a soft hum of approval from Theodore.

Understanding his task, Clark asked, "Got it. Should we lower the rent, Mr. Bassett?"

"No. Charge it at the market price," Theodore instructed. He knew Willow wasn't one to take advantage of others' generosity. Plus, she wasn't in dire financial straits. In truth, Theodore wouldn't have offered his assistance if he hadn't considered the security concerns in other locations.

Meanwhile, Willow had gone to explore the office building the real estate agent recommended.

"It's a bit run-down, but the rent is reasonable. You know how it goes; you get what you pay for." As the agent showcased the office, Willow glanced around. However, she wasn't particularly impressed with the choice given.

"It feels a bit gloomy without natural
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    Willow's messages kept popping up on the screen. "How did you find out where I rented my place? Did Matthew tell you that?"Holding her phone, Joey responded slowly, "I happen to know his friend, so I took a guess."Willow texted back, "Got it. Are you joining us for dinner, then?""Nah, I have a video conference tonight. Maybe next time," Joey replied."Alright." After replying to Joey's message, Willow signaled to the real estate agent to leave the premises."I want you to look for a better office building. It doesn't have to be big, but the surroundings should be favorable," she stated her requirements."No problem," the real estate agent agreed. Meanwhile, back at the apartment, Joey set her phone aside and used the basin to help herself stand up. Gazing at her haggard self in the mirror, she cupped a handful of cold water and splashed it on her face. As she tenderly touched her damp skin, the resolve and kindness in her eyes transformed into self-deprecation.She didn't p

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    Matthew asked, "Did you call Joey?""I did, but she said she couldn't make it because she needed to work overtime. It's a pity. Joey would've loved to dine at a place like this. She's always been into the arts," said Willow. Matthew's eyes glinted. "Really? I didn't know."Willow said, "Are you kidding? The three of us have known each other for so many years, and you still don't know what Joey is like? Didn't you two work together for some time after graduation?""You misunderstood, Willow. My work interaction with Joey was only as a firm representing her company. We didn't really communicate in our own time because we were both pretty busy.""Then you should contact her more. Both of you are single. Who knows what might blossom?""Willow." Matthew grew stern all of a sudden."I was just joking.""Don't joke about these kinds of things," Matthew said.Willow was taken aback for a moment. "Sorry, Matthew."Matthew's tone softened as if realizing he'd spoken too coldly. It's

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    Willow tossed and turned, unable to sleep. All that came to mind when she closed her eyes was her time spent with Theodore. His voice still rang in her ears.Willow couldn't deny the fact that he was quite charming.The next morning, Willow gathered her few belongings and moved to her new place."You can leave those right there, thanks." After sending the movers off, Willow shut the door and stood in the living room, feeling refreshed and alert.The doorbell suddenly rang."Coming!" Willow ran over to open the door, thinking it was a mover who forgot to take their things.But when she opened the door, she saw Clark standing right outside."Mr. Arden, what are you doing here?""Good day, Ms. Jett. Mr. Bassett knew you were moving house today, so he had me bring some daily essentials over." Clark revealed the bag in his hand.Willow was surprised. "Daily necessities?"She glanced at Clark, then at the woman behind him. "And who might this be?"The beautiful young woman was d

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    Willow just so happened to notice. She praised, "You're amazing, Linda.""Thank you. I'm glad you like it." Linda smiled, then said to Theodore, "Please enjoy your meal, Mr. Bassett. I'll be going now.""Don't. Come join us," Willow immediately suggested.But Linda undid her apron without another word and said politely, "Maybe next time. Do let me know if there's anything you don't like about the food. I'll improve further."Linda then left with Clark.Willow tried asking them to stay, but her only response was the door shutting before her eyes.Only Theodore and Willow were left alone in the large house. Awkwardness filled the air."Where's the washroom?" Theodore asked, breaking the silence.Willow pointed to the side. "Right there."As she watched Theodore go, she pulled out a chair and sat down. She felt nervous.Why did she let Theodore into her house just like that? It didn't seem very appropriate.Theodore went to wash his hands. When he returned, he sat down right be

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    "That hurts!" Willow covered her eyes slightly when she clutched her forehead. She peeked at Theodore through her fingers, noticing how his smile had widened.It was a rare sight to see him smiling. As far as Willow could recall, Theodore's demeanor was always icy and unreadable, except when he smiled in such a way that terrified one to the core.Who knew Theodore would be one to tease others?"What? Do you want to pay Linda? I can help you get in touch with her," Theodore said."I'm not the one who instructed her to come here and cook," Willow huffed. "Do you have any idea how awkward it was to have someone come over here without my permission with all sorts of groceries in tow?""I'll inform you beforehand next time.""Next time? Please spare Linda and me, Theodore."Linda, a Master's degree holder in Financial Economics, was reduced to a mere cook. She might not say it out loud, but she must internally hate Willow to the core because of this.Theodore didn't respond. He held

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    Willow lay on the rocks as her neck bled and stained the collar of her white shirt. The scene was shocking. But compared to the pool of blood beneath Matthew, her injuries were nothing. Even though she desperately tried to escape, the distance she crawled was far from enough to save her life.Footsteps approached from behind; Joey had released Matthew and was walking toward Willow."Do you know what he just told me?" Joey's voice came from behind as Willow continued to crawl away.Joey didn't stop her, and she merely paced alongside Willow. For every step Willow took, Joey mirrored her, patiently recounting her conversation with Matthew."I asked him if he ever loved me. Do you know what he said?""He told me to let you go."In the wind of the river, Joey's laughter sounded particularly eerie. "Even at this moment, he only thinks of you. His loyalty to you is absolute, isn't it? I want to ask you a question."Suddenly, Joey squatted down and yanked Willow's hair, forcing her

  • The Doting Bigwig   Chapter 624

    "Leave right now?" Joey asked incredulously. She then burst into tears. "If only you had said this three years ago!""It's not too late now.""It is too late," Joey said as she shook her head. Willow felt herself being choked. She struggled for breath as the immense force pressed against her neck and pulled her toward the edge of the rocky outcrop with the raging river below."Joey!" Matthew staggered closer."Don't come any closer!"Willow felt a sharp pain in her neck as the knife's blade dug deeper into her flesh."Joey." She gritted her teeth against the agony and asked, "So Yasmine really was stolen by you, wasn't she?""You're still asking such questions at this point? Willow, you really are stupid.""Where's Yasmine?""Ha! What do you think?" Joey's laughter was manic.The rhetorical question sent Willow plummeting into despair as if reliving the anguish from three years ago. It felt like her heart and lungs shook violently, and every nerve of hers screamed in pain.

  • The Doting Bigwig   Chapter 623

    "We've known each other for so many years, and now, suddenly, I plan to leave Emperia. It's hard not to feel a bit reluctant," Joey said with a hint of nostalgia, her expression darkening as she turned to look at Willow.As the river breeze blew, Willow felt something unfamiliar about the woman in front of her, as if she had never known her at all."What's wrong?"Joey noticed the strange look in Willow's eyes.Willow steadied herself, hiding her immense shock and confusion behind her clenched fist, and casually asked, "When do you plan to leave? Have you decided where to go?""We're thinking of heading to Westwood first. Do you still remember we made a promise in college to go to Westwood for our graduation trip?""I remember.""But you suddenly decided to get married at that time and got busy with matters at Strand Real Estate.""Actually, you didn't have to worry about me. You could have gone without me.""Didn't you know? Matthew liked you, so when he heard you weren't goi

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