Emily habitually asked, “Did the Ferber family come to bother you again?”

“No!” Martin laughed and replied, “Don’t be so tense. Can’t we see each other if it’s not about someone else?”

Emily didn’t dare to look at Charlie and distantly said, Tm sorry, I might be busy tonight.”

“That’s okay. We can meet up another day.” Martin kindly said, “I won’t bother you anymore. Carry on with your work!”

“Alright, bye”

Emily hung up the phone and stood up straight, waiting for Charlie to speak.

Charlie was looking down at his documents, expressionless. After she put away her phone, he said in a business-as-usual tone,

“The TC Group is treating us tonight, come with me”

“Okay!”

nodded, the perfect obedient

glanced at her again,

“Okay”

tumed around and walked out.

desk, Emily called Ms. Simmons to tell her she would be home late and asked her to keep an eye on Kya

works outside. I’m alone

Ms. Simmons, put down her phone, and got back

work, Tracy left first, leaving

was a bit surprised. Tracy knew Charlie was taking her to the celebration, but this time Tracy didn’t throw a tantrum. It was as if nothing had

Charlie came out and glanced

up and asked, “Should I

Charlie said coldly and walked

Emily hurriedly followed.

warmly. Colin chatted with Charlie, while Manuel, responsible for the collaboration, greeted Emily. “Ms. Sullivan,” he began, “we’ve corresponded so often without meeting. I mistook Tracy for you during our contract signing and thought how stunning Mr. James’ assistant was. But seeing

a

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