Chapter 49 Robert Is Persistent

Even though Henry teased Melora nonstop, he agreed with her right away.

“Henry, you’re the best!” After that, Melora attempted to break the ice between Henry and Robert. She had a feeling that the men weren’t seeing eye to eye, but she couldn’t quite pin down the reason.

Robert aimed to become a member of the Millers. After all, the Miller Corporation was on a far larger scale than the Sloan Group. Moreover, the family had connections everywhere, which was an unlikely goal for the Sloans to achieve.

Thus, Robert would never start a war with Henry for Crystal.

Presently, he politely thanked Henry. “Thank you, Henry.”

Henry only smiled a little at Robert’s words.

Then, he grabbed a magazine and read it. Melora tried her best to work her charm but he remained nonchalant the whole time.

At 4.30PM, Henry rose to his feet. “I have to go. I have things to do.”

It had been a while since his parents last saw him, so they asked to stay for dinner.

“Another time. I really should get going.” Henry patted Melora’s head.

he left, Robert also took his leave.

and escorted him to his car. She affectionately told him, “Don’t mind Henry. He’s always been that

scoffed at her statement.

listen to yourself?

a word and followed behind Henry’s

Henry glanced in the rearview mirror and found Robert’s car behind his.

discovery. Instead of speeding up to throw off Robert’s pursuit, he drove at a steady

later, he picked Crystal

might’ve visited John because he noticed her teary eyes

asked, “Why did

cry,”

across the seat and whispering, “Are you perhaps crying because you anticipate me to make you cry later? I haven’t done anything, you know.”

her gaze.

noticed her shy reaction. Before

eh? How

so there were many

he casually asked Crystal about John’s

Are you sure you have everything you need?” He asked

pondering for a moment, she answered, “You don’t have women’s slippers at your place. I

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