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.
off, I drove back to Zhester Technology. I found Jane discussing something with the engineers in the meeting room. My smile disappeared. I knocked on the door to get their attention
office. That morning, 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. Now that it was just Jane and me in the office, I no longer had to hide my tough, icy attitude toward her. I said authoritatively, I’ll ask Chana to book a ticket for
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
like a threat, I reminded her, “Jane, if I was not a rational person who puts his career first and who values our friendship, then
spell it out directly, I knew that Jane, being a smart woman she was, would understand what I was referring to.
what nonsense you are talking about.” Jane quickly feigned ignorance and pretended as if she had not done
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 know that after what you
body shook slightly, and her eyes widened. But she was still trying to deny the
what you
me to remind you of what you did to the intelligent system at Helen’s apartment? If I hadn’t found
defensively and retorted, “No, I didn’t do
no conclusive evidence yet. But after confronting Jane and witnessing her reaction, I was almost certain that
me from doing so. So I only had a raw suspicion in my mind. Later, I cut off the network of all the intelligent devices in Helen’s apartment.
perfectly fine. She thought she was getting better because she had seen a doctor. But I was one hundred percent sure that it was because I had turned off
person who had access to tamper with the system was Jane. I sneered
professional knowledge from me. Do you think you can hide anything
but also about the security and trust of the users of Zhester Technology’s products.
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