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.”

Taylor grabbed his coat from the back of his chair

watching his retreating figure, wondering

it be… he was off

found a corner and quickly dialled Teresa, Yo, old lady… Mr Atwood’s

That woman is nothing but trouble for

doesn’t

it, I’ll call

up, leaving the secretary to

ratted him out, he’d definitely give her a

slapped her forehead in self–reproach.

how could I be so dumb! How did

at his horse–riding class and was leaving when she got a call

so when his call came, she had a

“Hello?”

in the hospital now! I tried calling

serious? How’s

He’ll need to rest for a while!” Elio’s voice hardened, “Clara, I don’t know what’s so urgent that you’re always unreachable, but how am I supposed to get in touch