Never Late, Never Away

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1465

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 1465

He made his way to Joan’s office casually, Larry pushed opened the door and parked his butt on a chair before staring at the woman who had her head buried in her work.

“You’re here, Mr. Norton?” Joan greeted without even lifting her head as though she had known about his arrival in advance.

“Yeah. Anyhow, just carry on with your work. I’m just here to check on your progress,” Larry answered. He was still a tad perturbed by her addressing him as Mr. Norton, but he couldn’t do anything about that.

“Okay, please make yourself at home, then. I’ll entertain you in a moment.” Joan maintained a businesslike attitude.

Sensing the distance in her tone, a wave of irritation assailed Larry. He took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it. That was a bad habit he had developed after she left, and it had now become an addiction.

At the sight of him smoking, a flash of desolation flittered across Joan’s eyes. He never smoked in the past, so it might be because of me as well. At the thought of that, her guilt multiplied.

Larry was sitting very close to her, so Joan inevitably inhaled the lingering cigarette smoke. She had an inherent dislike of cigarette smoke, so despite having tried her best to suppress her distaste, a few light coughs still escaped her in the end.

of cigarette smoke in the past. After hesitating

Watts. Accompany me to lunch.” Larry sounded as though he was issuing an order, his tone brooking no

for a while,” Joan declined tactfully. She had been doing her best to avoid having too much interaction

too much into it. Also, I’ve got some business matters to discuss with you.” Larry gave her no room to turn

that, Joan inwardly heaved a sigh. Good grief, why am I still so obedient to him, just like I did

to a western restaurant and took

to eat.”

After thanking him politely, Joan ordered a steak. Likewise, Larry also ordered something

waiting for Joan to speak, but the latter still

silence

Joan replied softly. “It should be

at the thought that he would no longer

plans. I just want to focus on my job

you. She added inwardly after she

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