Chapter 340 I Am Occupied, Let Him Go
As Angela brewed tea, the ongoing discussion outside caught her attention. Just as she pondered
whether to step out or remain in, Yarrison entered the kitchen.
“Angela, is there anything I can help with?” Yarrison inquired.
Being acknowledged as Jonathan’s wife made Angela feel slightly uneasy, but she chose not to say
anything.
“I have prepared some tea. Shall we take it out now?” She suggested, concerned that she might not be
suitable to overhear the conversation outside.
Yarrison picked up the tea and reassured, “Let’s go, Angela. They are not discussing anything
significant.”
The affairs of the Lorenzo Family were not confidential. There was no need to conceal anything.
The two exited the kitchen one after the other. As Angela approached Jonathan, she observed
Jonathan patting Spencer’s shoulder and heard him say, “You will accompany me to the company
today, where I’ll have someone help you get acquainted.”
Spencer agreed, “Okay.”
“What? You’re joining Jon’s company so soon?” Yarrison couldn’t help but ask Spencer upon hearing
this.
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Spencer replied, “Yes, I’ve been in a bit of a slump for a few days; it’s time to pull myself together.”Seeing Angela emerge, Jonathan took her hand and inquired, “Will you accompany me to the company
today?”
On the last day of the weekend, he didn’t want Angela to be alone, especially after the events. of the
previous night; he couldn’t rest assured.
“I’ll go with you. Just to be cautious.” Since Yarrison and Spencer were present, Angela. refrained from
mentioning Jonathan’s injury.
Jonathan nodded.
Yarrison departed as everyone went out. Jonathan explained to Angela in the back seat of the car that
Spencer would assist at his company.
In regard to this matter, Angela merely listened without paying much attention. However, when
Jonathan explained this to her, she found it quite intriguing.
Upon Spencer’s arrival at the company, he immediately began working with Jonathan’s subordinates
while Angela remained in Jonathan’s office, engrossed in reading.
She had a meeting scheduled with Yaxley later in the afternoon to discuss a topic, so she needed to
organize everything beforehand.
During a quiet moment in the office, the assistant outside suddenly knocked on the door and entered.
“Mr. Lawson, there is someone outside looking for you, claiming to be your brother. The Northland
branch staff were unfamiliar with Christopher and doubted his identity.Upon hearing that Christopher was outside, Jonathan glanced at Angela and replied, “I’m occupied;
ask him to leave.”
Christopher had previously embarrassed himself in front of Angela, and his return raised suspicions. Is
he planning to cause a scene once more?
Christopher might have had such intentions, but he wouldn’t be given the opportunity.
Upon receiving Jonathan’s directive, the assistant promptly went out to escort Christopher
away.
Angela inquired, “Does he have anything important to convey?”
Jonathan responded, “What important matter could he possibly have? It’s best if he doesn’t stir up
trouble.”
“True.” Recalling Christopher’s previous disruptive behavior, Angela chose not to dwell on the matter.
After all, troublemakers remain bothersome regardless of the setting.
noveldramaWith no further conversation in the office, both of them focused on their respective tasks.
Meanwhile, outside the door. Upon hearing the assistant’s message, Christopher muttered to himself
before departing.
If it weren’t for Michael urging him to apologize, he wouldn’t have dared to approach Jonathan. He had
no desire to encounter Jonathan–much like a mouse avoiding a cat.
Compared to Michael, his fear of Jonathan was more pronounced.
As he left Jonathan’s company, Michael called.Reluctant to answer but fearful of the consequences, he eventually picked up the call after a
moment.
“Have you apologized to Jonathan?” Michael’s voice came through the phone, lacking softness and
tinged with a hint of helplessness.
Christopher hesitated before saying, “No, he’s busy. He has no time to meet me.”
Upon hearing this, Michael didn’t bring it up again but instead said, “Then go visit the families I told you
about. If they speak highly of you, you know what to do, right?”
“I…” Christopher began to protest, but Michael didn’t give him a chance to refuse. “What are you
hesitating for? Go now!”
Christopher glanced at the hung–up phone, let out a bitter chuckle, and hailed a cab.
As the car drove toward the mall, he got out and saw a familiar figure.
“Fanny…” Christopher couldn’t believe his eyes as he watched Fanny in the distance. More
importantly, Fanny was holding hands with someone.
He stood there dumbfounded until the two in front walked into a store, and he still hadn’t come back to
his senses.
Fanny was led into the store by Yaxley, appearing extremely uncomfortable. Yaxley seemed stiff as
well. But he didn’t release Fanny’s hand.
“What do yoyou
feel like eating? I’ll take you back after the meal,” Yaxley said.
Initially, Yaxley had planned to take Fanny straight home. However, upon leaving the hotel. Fanny
suddenly expressed hunger, prompting him to suggest going out to eat.
Yaxley believed that since Fanny had accepted his engagement proposal, he should display a positive
and attentive demeanor.
Therefore, despite mentioning taking Fanny out for a meal, he secretly entertained the thought of
purchasing a gift for her.
He felt that they should go through the process like a normal couple.
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However, before they entered the mall, Yaxley felt that something was wrong. It wasn’t until Fanny was
almost knocked down by someone that he pulled her into his arms.
After that, he kept holding Fanny’s hand without letting go.
“Just eat whatever,” Fanny whispered.
She lowered her eyes, adopting a submissive posture, and spoke softly, as if a bit shy.
“How about Western food?” Yaxley asked.
Seeing Fanny nod, Yaxley took her to a Western restaurant.He deliberately chose a private room to make Fanny feel more comfortable.
With fewer people around, Fanny did relax a lot.
Yaxley took a seat opposite Fanny, mindful not to startle her, and intentionally spoke in a low voice.
“Your name is Fanny. Can I call you Fanny?”
“M–Mr. Collier, you can call me anything,” Fanny nodded, a hint of shyness in her response.
“Just call me Yaxley. Although what happened last night was an accident, I actually found you very
attractive when I met you the day before yesterday.” Yaxley carefully chose his words as he expressed
his thoughts.
“Huh?” Fanny was stunned.
Yaxley repeated, That rainy night when I took you to the hospital.”
Upon first laying eyes on Fanny, he did find her to be distinctive. Not for any particular reason but
simply because it had been a considerable amount of time since he had encountered someone and
genuinely found them good–looking.
However, at that time, he was very tired and did not allow himself to have any extra thoughts.
Fanny’s shock was genuine; she stared at Yaxley in a daze.
“I–Is that so? I actually. she said softly, but only said half of it before her ears turned red. Then, she
directly turned it into gratitude, “Yaxley, thank you for helping me.”
Yaxley just smiled and looked at her without saying anything else.
Just as the atmosphere between the two became ambiguous, a sudden knock on the door interrupted
them.Yaxley assumed it was a waiter about to enter. But before he could say anything, the door was pushed
open.
“Fanny, who is he?” Christopher’s voice echoed at the door, his eyes reflecting puzzlement
and confusion.