NovelOnline"Why did you say that to them?" Mike was not too pleased. "You make it sound like you're leaving us. Are you planning something?" "No. | just feel like you deserve the credit," she explained. "You never really liked working hard, but | dragged you along and turned you into a great businessman." "From what you say, | should be the one who's thanking you. Don't feel too sentimental, okay? If the company does end up getting sold, we'll still be able to start from scratch! Let's stay positive and pray that Shea will be able to live!" "Did you tell Chad about this?" She sat down in her office chair.
"No." Mike then continued, "What's there forto say? If Shea's operation is successful, we'll just bring her back and stun them." "What do you want for lunch? It's on me." "You're already thinking about lunch even though you've just gotten breakfast? Guess I'll take you up on your generosity and give lunch sproper thought! I'll tell you once | have something in mind,” Mike said before walking out.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAbout an hour later, Mike sent her a list of food.
Avery read through the list and looked up the phone number of a high-end restaurant near the company. She gave the restaurant a call and reserved a table for them.
After making the reservation, Avery sent the restaurant's nto Mike.
When lunch break was upon them, Mike called and said, "Why don't you head on there first? There's still a couple of things | need to handle." "Okay, I'll wait for you at the restaurant. Cover when you're done." "I will. You don't need to wait onIf you're hungry." "I'm not. You should hurry up and finish your work!" Avery hung up. Just as she was about to leave the office, she saw a new message from Cole.
She opened the message and saw a picture.
Cole had sent her a photo of Adrian, who was smiling shyly while looking directly at the camera.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAvery called him because she did not understand why he sent the photo to her.
Cole answered within seconds and laughed before saying, "I've known you for so many years but it wasn't until these two days that | realized how much | knew you." Avery did not underst>d'=XIU< what he was saying.
What did he mean by all that? "I'd very much prefer it if you be straightforward withrather than beating around the bush!" "I'm saying that you have my respect! | never imagined that you could get Elliot to be that obedient to you." Cole's laughter soon subsided. "I thought he merely liked your appearance and your ability to have children, but my guess barely scratched the surface! He's absolutely smitten by you! Avery had a bad feeling.
"Why are you bringing his nup?" "Haha, okay, | won't mention him anymore. It's not like I'll ever need to be afraid of him again." Cole could not help laughing when he said that. "When are you coming to pick Adrian up? I'm bringing him to lunch right now." Avery was confounded.
Her mind was filled with nothing but doubt! Why would Cole ask her to pick Adrian up, and why would he hand Adrian over all of a sudden? Could it be...that Cole already got what he wanted?! Avery's face was ashen and her entire face was trembling. She wanted to say something, but alas, she was unable to utter a single word.
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