Chapter 117

Linda looked at me for a few seconds, then cracked a smile. No worries, I just feel like have a connection. I’ve met him before, but we don’t know each

other well.

Her facial expression didn’t match up with someone seeing a stranger.

I didn’t probe further just returned a smile. Indeed, the world is neither too big nor too small. Those who are meant to meet will eventually bump into

each other.

Linda went silent for a bit, then got up to take a bath.

I laid in bed with my phone, pondering whether I should ask Russel about it, but decided against it.

Even if they knew each other, that was their past. It had nothing to do with me. Why would I stick my nose into their business?

So I reached out to Orlando, filled him in on some issues regarding the cooperation we discussed today.

Orlando replied: You’re right, these minor issues might seem trivial, but they could cause trouble if you don’t clearly state them in the contract

I replied Cool, any suggestions? I’ll be talking to Mr. Ferris again in the next couple of days.

Orlando sent a lengthy voice message. After carefully listening to it, I had a pretty good idea.

Just when I was about to doze off, Linda came out of the shower and quietly laid down on the bed next to me.

I woke up next morning, starving.

The hotel had breakfast service. I quickly got up and went to the restaurant on the second floor for breakfast.

Surprisingly, Russel was there too, along with a man in his sixties, who I assumed was his mentor.

sandwich. He spotted me and his gaze

was a glass of milk, two portions of fried eggs, a serving of sautéed spinach, two pancakes, and a few cups

looked a bit surprised. After a few words with his mentor, he came over and sat across from

at the sight of all the food on

replied, pouring honey

months pregnant and very hungry

my plate with

on the pancakes and occasionally eating some fried eggs. My mind was on some spicy and salty food, wondering where to go for a

name?” Russel’s

looked at him,

“What’s

same as mine.” I replied. “She also has a

seemed very curious

he wouldn’t have asked me so much if

I haven’t been with the company for long. Everyone there calls her Linda, and I never asked about her real

Russel didn’t say anything and just watched me eat. I was very

gonna go.“I got up to say goodbye to Russel.

but get hungry very quickly, you should get it checked out at the hospital. It might not only be a digestive issue, but also a sign of hyperthyroidism,

Wasn’t Russel a cardiologist?

and said, “Thanks for the heads up. Dr. Russel.”

back

got back, my dad called. “Rena,

dad. What’s up?” I

work. I can’t go. Your mom is also tied up with work these days and won’t be able to make it. So you’ll have to go in our place tomorrow” My dad started delegating tasks

which Kevin

dad gave me the address

I didn’t expect to attend a birthday party during a business trip.

in the next couple of days. He needed time to negotiate with the company, so I’d have time

she nodded and said, “Alright, let me know if there’s any

Okay.I agreed.

planned to rent a car and go to Prosperity Hotel, because that’s where Kevin was holding his birthday party. He had been a long–term business partner of my dad’s. But I wasn’t too familiar with the

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