Two Times the Charm by Mr. Wilson

Chapter 72

At AW Corporation.

After wrapping up a meeting, Taylor retreated to his office, intending to quietly pore over some documents. But all he could think about was Clara’s face and figure.

He had no clue what was happening! It was like he was bewitched, his mind filled with Clara, and he couldn’t get her out of his head.

Unable to concentrate on his work, he got up, walked over to the floor–to–ceiling window in his office, and absent–mindedly lit up a cigarette.

The doctor had warned him to cut down on smoking after he was discharged from the hospital, and he’d been good about it, but this time…. he just couldn’t keep his mind at ease.

“Mr. Atwood!”

His secretary knocked on the door from outside. “The folks in the conference room said they’ve sent over the quarterly summary. Do you want to have a look?”

Taylor waved his hand, “Nah, I’m not in the mood.”

“I’m taking the day off. Don’t bother me unless it’s something important. I need to step out.”

coat from the back of his chair and headed straight out of the

stood there stunned, watching his retreating

it be… he was off to see

found a corner and quickly dialled Teresa, Yo, old lady… Mr Atwood’s out again! Looks like he

Clara! That woman is nothing but trouble

Mr Atwood… he doesn’t listen to me!”

call him

hung up, leaving the secretary to sigh and start worrying

would know she’d ratted him out, he’d definitely give her a dressing

slapped her forehead in

so dumb! How

class and was leaving when she got a

have been evening where he was, so when his call came, she had a

“Hello?”

now! I tried calling you, but you didn’t pick

Is it serious? How’s

know what’s so urgent that you’re always unreachable, but how am I supposed to get in touch with you if something happens? What about Alex? He’s