Chapter 291

Bonnie seemed to have a sixth sense about me. Just as I tossed away that file, she called me from an unknown number.

“Ms. Finch, have you reviewed my partnership proposal?’ No sooner had Bonnie’s voice sounded did I hung up and added that number to my block list.

The afternoon flew by.

I tidied up my desk and then headed back to Sterling Estates.

Neil and I got home about the same time. The smell of food wafting from the dining room made me instantly hungry. I sat

down at the table.

Hannah was in her maid’s uniform, looking sprightly.

Her cooking was just as good as it was at lunch. I ate till I was full. Finally, I had hope of gaining some weight.

“Ms. Finch, can | officially start work the day after tomorrow?” Hannah suddenly asked. “Tomorrow, I have to collect Oscar’s

ashes.”

The mention of Oscar made my mood a bit heavy. I nodded and said, “Alright. I’ll go with you tomorrow morning. You can rest at home in the afternoon.”

Russel’s engagement party was tomorrow night, so I was free during the day.

Hannah didn’t want to trouble me, but I insisted on accompanying her

After dinner, I went to bed early. The following morning, I had to accompany Hannah to collect Oscar’s ashes, and in the afternoon, I had to prepare for Russel’s engagement party.

Those days, Russel hadn’t contacted me or sent any messages. Sometimes, I thought he should have just given up on me. but then I thought that was impossible.

I lay in bed, thinking about these things, waiting for Neil to come to bed, but he didn’t come back until I fell asleep.

When I woke up early the next morning, I saw Neil coming down from the upstairs study. He looked like he had worked late in the study last night and just slept there.

in the study

going out for a bit.” I gave him a nod.

we have Russel’s engagement party tonight.” Neil reminded me casually, hands tucked in his pockets.

now he was afraid I wouldn’t go.

nodded, heading downstairs.

already up early waiting

for some reason, and his gaze was a bit odd. But

Hannah started talking about Bonnie again. She knew about what had happened between me, Neil,

do you want to get back with Mr. Whitmore? Oscar said you’re a good woman, and Mr. Whitmore doesn’t deserve

was driving, couldn’t help but

In fact, I planned to leave Neil as soon as

explain in a short time. But I’m curious, why didn’t you like Bonnie

course, there’s a reason, but she and Oscar have been apart for so long, so there’s no need to bring up those

like Bonnie, she didn’t

premise was that she didn’t know that

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Sterling Estates. She cried all the way, and I felt depressed. If Oscar knew I was back with Neil, he would

Estates, I found Neil wasn’t home. I wanted to ask the servants, but I didn’t do

and then did my makeup. Even though the engagement party started in the evening. I needed to arrive a bit early. Just as I was carefully applying my makeup, the

at him,

knew him best, so even if there was no change in his

our reflection in the mirror. A faint smile tugged

business partners, so I need to put some effort into my appearance. I replied.

casually picked up one of my lipsticks, and fiddled

atmosphere in the bedroom was silent. I felt a bit nervous, but I

about to leave. I didn’t want to have any conflict with him

he looked at me with a gloomy expression and said,

Neil, and I just didn’t know what had happened to make

underground garage, leaving me alone in

her eyes

walked out the

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