Love At The Wrong Table

What should I do? Shane wrestled with the question internally.

“Ms. Wenlocke, you have an important meeting later,” the secretary reminded her.

“Alright, I got it,” Ms. Wenlocke replied. She was aware of the upcoming crucial meeting but didn’t want to keep the guests from M&L Group waiting too long. Therefore, she decided to greet them first, as Smith had emphasized Shane’s significance and advised against disrespect.

After exchanging greetings, Ms. Wenlocke turned to Shane with a warm smile. “Mr. Murphy, please wait for me,”

she expressed. “We can continue our conversation tonight.

Shane’s unease heightened upon hearing her words. He pondered, What? Tonight?! I initially dismissed it as a misunderstanding, but now it seems that I’m being targeted. The business world is more chaotic than I thought!

Lola and Lily exchanged a quick glance, entertaining the notion that there might have been some confusion.

We have become close to Shane because he holds an important position in our network and is favored by Mr. Berry.

Yet, why would Ms. Wenlocke, a prominent figure, be showing interest in Shane? Is it simply because he is young and promising, or does it seem like an older person is always pursuing younger individuals?

After Ms. Wenlocke and her secretary departed, Shane found himself in a state of bewilderment.

Turning to Lola and Lily, he sought their counsel, “Lola, Lily, what do you think I should do now? That older woman is repulsive!” As he spoke, he instinctively covered his chest, projecting an image of a man valuing his integrity.

found themselves in a dilemma. They pondered, If the older woman holds a peculiar interest,

chimed in, “Shanny, you might have to sacrifice for

Lily agreed. “This could benefit you. Sacrificing one night

giving in, playfully outlining their principle with a touch of humor.

scoffed, “Who do you think I

increased to a thousand. They

response emerged. “Ugh… Fine, I’ll be yours

a hypothetical hundred thousand, they teased, “Darling, it doesn’t

a million, their casual reply was, “I don’t

hundred bucks?” they scoffed, “Who do you think I am?”

unchanged even when the offer increased to a

ten thousand, a softer response emerged. “Ugh… Fine, I’ll be yours from

about a hypothetical hundred thousand, they teased, “Darling,

casual reply was, “I don’t care

and Lily’s advice, Shane clung to his principles. His discomfort with Ms. Wenlocke heightened his reluctance to heed their

for two hours, desperately hoping the

o’clock in the evening, he