Chapter 464 Not a single word about Khloe was mentioned. Angela nodded. "Yes. His grandma passed away. The procedures aren't finished yet, so | need to go back and take a look." "As you should." Barney nodded and took out his phone to approve her request. "I'll authorize your trip. Arrange things as you see fit." "Thank you." His easygoing attitude almost made Angela feel flattered. She added, "I'l handle things as quickly as possible and return to the company." "The company was planning to send you to Goldmont anyway. Doing the project inspection there ahead of time works just as.

well." Barney spoke calmly. Angela wouldn't be staying in Jayelle City long-sooner or later, she would return to Goldmont That in itself was fine. But... "Angela." ---- "Yes?" Barney hesitated before speaking. "Some unhealthy relationships can hold a person back in life. Since you've decided to divorce, | hope you can stay clear-headed." Angela fell silent. What Kirsten had told Barney was that Trey had cheated and hurt her, and that the two of them were heading toward divorce. He didn't know that she didn't actually want to divorce.

worried that once she returned home, she would be entangled again "Don't worry," Angela said, unable to explain and only able to go along with him. "Men are all the same when it comes to love. They're not as steadfast as women. I'l keep a clear head about feelings." There was a trace of sadness in her words. At that moment, the alcohol was beginning to take effect on Barney-his body felt warm, and so did his heart. Turning to look at the lingering

realized his impropriety and withdrew his hand at once. A little awkward, he picked up the tea Angela had prepared, took a sip, turning his gaze away. Angela's heart began to race. Before, she had thought his concem for her was simply the courtesy of a superior and his appreciation of her work. She hadn't expected... that he might harbor

that someone like Barney-a man of his stature-would take an interest in her. In truth, she admired him as well and felt a great deal of goodwill toward him. ---- If it weren't for her deep obsession with Trey, Barney would not have been a bad choice at all. The rest of the drive passed in silence. By the time she dropped Barney off at his residence, neither of them mentioned the boundary that

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