Beyond the Divorce

Chapter 270 Offering An Olive Branch

Soon, the remaining patrons got their turns while I went inside with Elanor.

Kate came in to tell me that they had prepared the best masseur for us. During the massage, Eleanor and I discussed what had just happened. She smiled, and we grew closer.

Afterward, I took her to a nearby Crispy Crust. Most knew the restaurant for its pizzas, and we ate while

I

continuing our conversation. Eleanor told me about how she had met her boss. I knew she was capable, and I felt tempted to be on her side.

I tried probing, “What will you do if the boss’s wife gives you a hard time?”

“I haven’t thought that far, but I’ve been involved with him for a long time. I don’t want to make things awkward for my boss, but I don’t want to continue life like this. Perhaps I must decide soon. Maybe I’ll

leave him.”

thought it through?” I asked.

side forever. I don’t want to work hard for him only

felt for her

helped my dad when we needed money. Still, I helped my boss expand his business.” She shook

let me hold my head high when his wife came to my house. He said the cost of divorce was too high,

always had excuses for their selfishness. I said,

I used to expect things. from him. I’m disappointed, but he must compromise if he’s serious about us. I can’t see hope from

business perspective.

leave him and work with me,” I offered sincerely, “You can

there

had underutilized Grayson by making him the marketing manager. After all, he was better at

and Eleanor was

she had exceptional experience and aggressiveness in marketing. Eleanor’s eyes

“Of course I am. The building materials market needs a capable manager. If you decide to come, I’ll entrust it to you. If your year–end performance is acceptable, I can even give you shares. We can discuss