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.”

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

stunned, watching his retreating figure, wondering what he was up to..

he was off to see Clara

a corner and quickly dialled Teresa, Yo, old lady… Mr Atwood’s out again! Looks like he might be going to see

Don’t let him go after Clara! That woman is nothing but trouble for my son, she’s no

Mr Atwood… he doesn’t listen to me!”

call him myself!”

to sigh and start

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

forehead

so dumb! How did I not

Aiden off at his horse–riding class and was leaving when

he was, so when his call came,

“Hello?”

Alex fell off the balcony. He’s in the hospital now! I tried

it serious?

I don’t know what’s so urgent that you’re always unreachable, but

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