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!”

perfect obedient

again, “You can go

“Okay”

around and

her desk, Emily called Ms. Simmons to tell her she would be home late and asked her to keep an eye on Kya a bit longer. In case of emergencies, she

laughed, “No problem, my daughter stays at school and my husband works outside. I’m alone

put down her phone, and got back to

left first, leaving

surprised. Tracy knew Charlie was taking her to the celebration, but this time Tracy didn’t throw a tantrum. It was as if

came out and glanced at

got up and asked, “Should I change into

Charlie said coldly

Emily hurriedly followed.

room, Frank’s team welcomed them 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’

the flattery, offered a gracious smile

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