Chapter 1557

“It’s probably because I attended your brother’s wedding that everyone at the branch office has ideas about your brother. Some are trying to suck up to me by promoting your brother, while others are worried that his rapid promotion might threaten their own interests. So, your brother’s been getting stuck with overtime and socializing lately.” Charlie explained patiently.

Emily was confused. “Are there people trying to stop my brother from getting promoted? But shouldn’t working harder make it easier for him to get promoted?”

Charlie responded, “No, sometimes working too hard is just a waste of time and could lead to mistakes. This is just a manipulative tactic used by some seasoned bosses.”

Finally, Emily got it. “So that’s how it is.”

Charlie said seriously, “So, I didn’t consider this carefully. I’m sorry.”

Emily shook her head. “It’s not your fault. I won’t blame you. I’m very understanding.”

Charlie looked at her deeply. “Actually, I wish you could be less understanding sometimes.”

was that, he wished she could lose her temper at him sometimes, be a little capricious occasionally, and be

didn’t get his underlying meaning, she just looked up at

subject. “Can you sleep? I can have Kent take

Ms. Simmons in the morning.”

him in a difficult position. He had very particular living habits, so there was no need for him to squeeze into a small bed with

probably too tired. Before she could say anything, she slowly closed her eyes again.

bed, holding her in his arms. Emily quickly caught a faint scent from him.

the perfume of the woman in the black strap dress in the hallway

shown up, would he have gone into

ruined his

her side without any concern after

no difference between her and the woman in the

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