George’s POV:
At the next turn, we would arrive at the Hesmor Law Firm. As I was about to drive to the gate of the building, Helen requested me to pull over.
“It’s only a short distance away. I can walk the rest of the way.”
“Is it necessary?”
After all, we are married and our relationship was legal and sanctioned by the law. Why do I feel like we’re actually having an affair?
Even so, I knew her stubbornness too well, so I slowly brought the car to a stop at the side of the road.
“It’s normal working hours now. What if someone bumps into us?” Helen unfastened her seat belt and opened the door.
“Slow down and watch your steps!” I rolled down the window while talking to Helen’s receding back. But in her hurry she didn’t hear me. She strutted off in her high heels, her laptop bag swaying on her side. I watched her till her figure disappeared from my sight. I shook my head and smiled with self-mockery.
It seemed as if I were a father concerned about the safety of his daughter. Seeing her rush off in high heels, I was worried that she might sprain her ankle or not check the traffic lights before crossing the road.
In short, I had endless worries when it came to her. But I enjoyed such a life, caring about the woman I loved.
found Jane discussing something with the engineers in the meeting room. My smile disappeared. I knocked on the door to
because Libby and Helen were present, I was unable to talk to Jane. There were some things that I could not say to Jane in their presence.
in a subdued voice, “George, you have no right to interfere with my freedom. I thought you were different from other men. Your judgment was always dictated by reason and you always put business first. I’ve never known you to be influenced by any woman. But now you are oppressing me like this for Helen’s sake. You are trying to alienate me and leave me alone in the headquarters abroad forever, for her sake. Have you forgotten about our past or must I remind you? I’m a human being, and I have
threat, I reminded her, “Jane, if I was not a rational person
spell it out directly, I knew that Jane, being a smart woman she was, would understand what
quickly feigned ignorance and pretended as if she
her stubborn attitude and warned her in a low voice, “Jane, you know what I’m talking about. If it weren’t for our long standing friendship, I wouldn’t have covered it up for you. I didn’t even tell Boswell. If you still have a little intelligence, you would
body shook slightly, and her eyes widened. But
understand what you mean.”
in my chest instantly exploded. I asked angrily, “Are you still in denial, Jane? Do you need me to remind you of what you did to the intelligent system at Helen’s apartment? If I hadn’t found out about it in time, you would be in
shook her head defensively and
yet. But after confronting Jane and witnessing her reaction, I was almost certain that she was
from doing so. So I only had a raw suspicion in my mind. Later, I cut off the network of all the
working mode, Helen stopped experiencing hallucinations. I then left her to sleep alone at home, and she was perfectly fine. She thought she was getting better because
only person who had access to tamper with the system
from me. Do you think you can hide anything from
about Helen’s physical and mental health, but also about the security and trust of the users of Zhester Technology’s
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