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.”

you thought it through?”

nothing much to consider. My boss can’t give me what I want, and I can’t stay by his side forever. I don’t want to work hard for

still felt for her

owe him nothing. He once helped my dad when we needed money. Still, I helped my boss

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

excuses for their selfishness. I said, “Men always

long time. Instead of repaying a debt, I used to expect things. from him. I’m disappointed, but

business perspective.

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

there

all, he was better at projects. Also, I didn’t want him

Eleanor was

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

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 your