Chapter 138

After finishing his shift at the hospital, Emmanuel drove his Maserati straight

to Terence Group the next day.

To his surprise, he ran into Beatrix just as she got out of her car at the

entrance of the company building.

“Hey, Dummy!” Beatrix waved at Emmanuel.

Frowning, the man stepped out of his car and approached her, adopting a

serious tone. “Ms. Beatrix, I am not a dummy.”

“If you aren’t a dummy, why did you respond when I called?” Beatrix chuckled.

If she wasn’t his boss, he would have considered snapping back.

“All right, I won’t call you that anymore, okay? Don’t be so angry!”

Beatrix quickly tried to placate him, considering he had saved her life and

was also her brother–in–law. She felt obligated to show him some respect.

After all, the nickname was reserved exclusively for Mackenzie.

“Do you have a nickname?” Beatrix asked.

Emmanuel shook his head even though he had one which was mostly used

by his family.

perfect. I’ll give you one now. From

announced, disregarding Emmanuel’s preferences. Before

call you Manuel from

earth?” Emmanuel furrowed

She

did you manage to leave

night?” she asked.

curiosity about the incident grew stronger. Mackenzie

her relentless questioning. She turned her attention

to

Emmanuel couldn’t provide a straightforward response

want anyone to know about his past

deal with the female boss to

made a guess when she saw his

over it last night, and this seemed to

After all, Emmanuel had good looks and an

the woman

explicit

indeed the case, she

Mackenzie.

deal? We just spent

Emmanuel confessed.

Did anything

a hug, and that

it a tight

tight hug. Why are you asking about

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