"Exercise more, eat lean meats, reduce snacking, and don’t stay up late!” Cillian said to Lucy seriously.Lucy smiled. She felt much better after getting her mood ruined by Matthew’s mother just now.“You’re hilarious. If it was that easy, I wouldn’t be asking you for your weight loss secret.”Her words made Cillian blush. “Oh, it’s our turn. You’re dripping wet, so you should go pay first.”Cillian was confused as to why she looked so disheveled, but Lucy nodded like it was nothing.The yellow dress she wore today was thick enough to not expose her too much even though it was wet. She was just a little cold.After settling the bill, Lucy put the coat on herself. It was a man's coat, so it was a bit big. However, it was at least big enough to keep her petite body warm.Cillian did not leave after she paid. He kept a proper distance from her while he smiled and joked with her.He had a gentleness about him. He maintained just the right distance from her so that she would not fee
The food was served promptly. As soon as Lucy tasted it, her eyes lit up. The food was seasoned to perfection, awakening her appetite that had been dormant for a long time.Cillian softened his gaze when he saw her eating happily. He did not expect to see her here again. It seemed like good things came to those who waited, after all.“Are you happy?”“Yes!” Lucy nodded happily with sauce around her lips.Cillian gave her a slight nod and took out a handkerchief from his pocket, handing it to her.Lucy took it, wiped her mouth, and looked at Cillian in surprise. “Not many people carry handkerchiefs around with them anymore, especially guys.“By the way, this handkerchief is beautiful! Where did you get it? I want one too.”Cillian smiled. He did not tell her that he made the handkerchief because of her. During freshman year, she used to carry a ladies’ handkerchief around every day. He had feelings for her at that time, so he made one.However, he was overweight and insecure at
However, the happiness on his face vanished. Instead, a look of disapproval appeared on his face. “How could he do that? You’re such a nice woman.”Lucy brushed it off. “It’s okay. He’s just a douche. I’m glad I’m not with him anymore. I have a new life now, so you don’t have to comfort me.”Cillian returned to a neutral expression. It was better for her to forget Timothy. There was no need for her to be thinking about her ex anyway.“I’m married now, so what can he do?”That was the sound of Cillian’s heart shattering.Cillian was stupefied. Fucking hell!Did Lucy just say that she was married?Did he hear that right? Lucy had a husband?He needed a moment.Cillian’s brain was still recovering from the shock. His new hope for love came crumbling down again.What the hell was this?Cillian’s features were twisted in frustration, causing Lucy to be concerned as she noticed his unusual expression.“What’s wrong?”Cillian immediately recomposed himself, but he was still hurti
Cillian was still stumbling over his words at first, but as he progressed, his thoughts became more concise. His words also flowed more smoothly.He told Lucy everything he thought of earlier. Of course, he excluded a lot of the details and just subtly hinted to help Lucy realize her worth.Listening to Cillain’s words, Lucy slowly regained her confidence. However, she soon hesitated again. “But his mother doesn’t like me because his family is really, really rich and um… really powerful.”Cillian raised his eyebrows and said, “How powerful could they be for you to say that? I remember your family being quite influential in the city too. If I’m not mistaken, they run their own company, right?”Lucy sighed and shook her head. “We’re not on the same level at all.”No way. Were they actually that powerful?Cillian’s eyes widened, but he did not say his thoughts out loud.Lucy explained to Cillian straightforwardly, “My husband’s company is ranked among the top ten companies in the w
Lucy gaped at Cillian without blinking. “Cillian, what makes you believe in me?“Even I don’t have much confidence in myself.”Cillian smiled sheepishly. “That’s because you were part of the culture committee when you were a freshman. You did a great job organizing events and large-scale plays. I’m certain that you’ll be able to achieve that.”A warm feeling washed over her heart. Although it felt like blind trust, his trust in her brought her great comfort.She mustered up her confidence. “Okay, I’ll work hard to live up to your trust in me.”Cillian shook his head. “No, Lucy. You should work hard for the people you love.”A tinge of bitterness welled up in his heart as he thought, ‘Don’t do that to me, Lucy. It’s heartbreaking…’Lucy remained oblivious.“You’re right!”The gloom on Lucy’s face was swept away. “Thank you. Your advice made me feel much better. I’ll try my best to catch up to him and become a woman who's worthy of being by his side.”Cillian’s smile remained u
After a long day of processing documents, Matthew was finally done with the mountain of documents on his desk.When he called his assistant, he came in instantly.“Mr. Leon, how may I help you?”“How is Mrs. Leon doing?”The assistant took a tablet out of nowhere and clicked on it a few times before reporting to Matthew honestly.“Mr. Leon, Mrs. Leon didn't go to the company just now. I don’t know where she went. Nobody saw her.”When Matthew heard that, he exploded. “What did you say?!“Lulu didn’t go to her company, and you don’t know where she went?”The assistant calmly turned off the tablet and lowered his head. “Mr. Leon, please don’t worry. I’ll have someone find out where she drove your car immediately.“Please give me a moment. I’ll have the results very soon.”Matthew had no choice but to wait patiently. He hoped that nothing bad happened to her.Amidst his anxiety, the results came out…“Mr. Leon, Mrs. Leon went to her alma mater today. It seems that she drove ai
"You mean this men’s coat? I didn’t bring an umbrella with me when I got out of the car, so I got drenched in the rain. I didn’t have any other choice but to put this on," Lucy explained innocently to Matthew.Matthew got even more angry after listening to her explanation. How could she wear another man’s coat just because she got wet?Was his wife’s brain out of whack or something? Could she not buy a new coat herself and wear that?Did he not give her enough money?Matthew’s tone of voice sounded even colder. “So you put on a man's coat?!”Lucy frowned as she was starting to get a little annoyed. What was with his interrogative tone?She had finally made up her mind to become one of the world’s top companies because of him…Though, that was what they had agreed on in the beginning…Lucy was upset now, and when a woman was angry, no one could reason with her.“What’s wrong with putting clothes on? The rain was pouring, and I was soaking wet. Do you want me to catch a cold?” L
Lucy wanted nothing to do with Matthew, so she got into the car and slammed the door to shut him out. Starting the engine, she drove off.Matthew could only watch her leave as a sense of despair crept into his heart.What was he going to do? Lucy was actually angry now.Matthew squatted on the ground with his head in his hands. His entire body reeked of desolation, and his CEO bearing was completely gone.After contemplating for a long time, he still could not come up with a solution. What should he do?Since he was clueless, he had no choice but to take out his phone and ask his assistant!His assistant would definitely know what to do!If he did not know what to do, what was the use of having him?Leon Corporation did not hire freeloaders!…Meanwhile, the assistant named Kent Davis was sobbing in the restroom. Why did it always have to be him? He was not a problem-handling machine! Could the CEO not find someone else to handle this?However, Kent could not say that to Mat