Chapter 70

Karl mistakenly thought Kieran was off to pick a fight with Mrs Hernandez, so he tailed after him. He feared Mr. Hernandez would lose his cool and scare Mrs. Hernandez away. But to his surprise, Kieran just went out to have lunch, then headed to a bakery and ordered a small orange–flavoured cake.

Next, he delivered the cake to Julie in the name of Daphne.

After they left the bakery, Karl was ready to drive Kieran back to the office, but Kieran asked him to get out of the car, “Go back to the office and let Julie clear out storage room number four to use as her office”

“What?” Karl was stuck at the car door. Was he asking Mrs. Hernandez to clean the storage room herself? Wasn’t he still pampering her yesterday? What’s with the sudden change of attitude today?

Karl looked at Kieran, puzzled But Kieran’s car was already gone.

He had no choice but to return to the office and, per Mr. Hernandez’s instructions, told Julie to clean storage room number four.

Julie didn’t object. She was more accustomed to this than Kieran’s sudden intimacy.

Lunchtime was approaching. Julie had already arranged to have lunch with Porter, so she had to put aside cleaning the storage room temporarily

She arrived at the restaurant where she’d arranged to meet Porter. As soon as Porter ordered, Julie said, “Mr. Porter, does our contract with Mr. Hernandez mention a penalty for breach of contract?”

Porter, who had just picked up his fork, paused, “Why do you ask?”

“How much would we have to pay Kieran if we switched lawyers? Julie asked directly.

Porter was so startled he dropped his fork, “What’s the matter with you? It’s clearly written in the contract that if you quit on your own, you have to pay. the full penalty, which is three times the remuneration!”

“What?”

Porter, emotionally charged, sat next to Julie. This case is simple, just a common news infringement case. With Mr. Hernandez’s status, winning this lawsuit is a piece of cake. You really don’t need to chicken out. Do you think the bonus I gave you is not enough?”

“It’s not about that.” Julie decided to be honest with Porter, “I thought I could stay by his side without any reservations, but now I realize I was wrong.”

I’ve always wanted to ask you something “Porter looked at Julie hesitantly.

Julie gave Porter a sideways glance, “Go ahead.”

*Mr. Hernandez publicly admitted at the Ray Group dinner that he had an ex–wife. If I remember correctly, you disappeared after graduating from college. I’m wondering, Mr. Hernandez’s ex–wife is?”

“I know her.” Julie had already predicted what he was going to ask. He would surely keep asking if she didn’t answer him; if she admitted it, she wasn’t sure if she could trust Porter.

So, she chose an ambiguous answer. That should shut Porter up.

was not enjoyable, so she returned to Simpo Co. before the end of the lunch break.

the office, Julie continued

the CEO’s office, she overheard Tina quietly asking Karl, “Karl, what’s the relationship between Mr. Hernandez

She was

after waiting for two seconds, she heard Karl’s answer with a hint of

more than just alumni. I’ve seen them interact in strange ways twice already. I feel

think their relationship

carefully replied, “Lovers?”

denied her own answer, “I heard from colleagues in

is single.” Karl looked at Tina displeased, “As the chief secretary assistant,

immediately shut her

conversation, Julie headed

the office for the rest of the

Creative Nexus Media immediately retracted all previous online reports after receiving

Media, many netizens actively posted screenshots of the news previously published by Creative Nexus Media in the comment section of Simpo Co’s tweet, so gathering evidence

poor, and even during

the internet in the storage room. She didn’t keep track of

phone suddenly vibrated that she pulled it out and checked the time. She realized it was already more than two hours

time

she received a new message on WhatsApp. Julie only had a few contacts on WhatsApp: Daphne, Dr.

a new friend request.

other party’s verification message was simple and clear,

ID was also simple. J

thought of Ivan’s cute

message “Ms Abraham, chatting with you

read the message and was instantly reminded of the $50 gift

help but smile, “Not many people seek me out for advice.

moment. Kieran

his full name. No biggie, Julie wasn’t that curious. She replied with a grin, “No wonder your ID is

Special meaning?

lounged in his office chair, legs crossed and casually thrown on the desk, a smirk on his face. One day, she would find

the moment, he had no intention of

available now?” Kieran didn’t answer her question.

I was so busy I missed quitting

Office?

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