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.

was eating a sandwich. He spotted me and his gaze followed me.

fried eggs, a serving of sautéed spinach, two pancakes, and a few cups of orange

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

Russel asked, surprised at

wanna try everything.” I replied, pouring honey onto the pancake

two months pregnant

some fried eggs onto my plate with a knife and

my orange juice, munching on the pancakes and occasionally eating some fried eggs. My mind was on some spicy and salty food, wondering where to go for a good lunch,

Russel’s question interrupted me.

looked at him,

eyebrows furrowed. “What’s her nationality?”

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

real name?” Russel seemed

to myself, he wouldn’t have asked me so much if they just

my sandwich and casually replied, “Not sure, I haven’t been with the company for long. Everyone there

me eat. I was very full, I burped and rubbed my round belly,

go.“I got up to say goodbye

out at the hospital. It might not only be a digestive issue, but also a sign of hyperthyroidism, diabetes, and other diseases.” Russel kindly reminded

a bit confused. Wasn’t Russel a cardiologist? Why

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

back to my room.

got back, my dad called. “Rena, you’re

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

Kevin

me the address in detail, then hung

to attend a

won’t contact me in the next couple of days. He needed time to negotiate with the company, so I’d have time to

nodded and said, “Alright, let me

Okay.I agreed.

I 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

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