Sammy Jones looked at Andrea Jones, hesitated, but in the end he couldn’t hold back and cursed harshly: “Lewis Brown is no good!”
“What’s wrong?”
There is no reason not to continue to finish the conversation, and besides, Sammy Jones is not that kind of squirming nature. Gritting his teeth, he simply poured out: “You’d better ask him who the woman was that answered my phone for him last night! He’s really good! Leaving you out on your own to fool around with other women!”
“Sis, did you make a mistake?” Andrea Jones understood Sammy Jones’ hint, but, how could she refuse to believe it?
Sammy Jones gave her a look of displeasure, fished his cell phone out of his pocket and tossed it to her, “Call him and see what he has to say! That woman clearly said he was asleep!”
Already sleeping?
Andrea Jones subconsciously gripped her phone tightly, her face a little ugly.
There is no way that my sister would lie to herself.
Seeing Andrea Jones like this, Sammy Jones became more and more anxious and tugged at her who was still dazed, “You call it! He’s already sleeping with another woman, so don’t be a fool and be in the dark. There are plenty of good men out there, we don’t care about him!”
“I … I’ll ask.” Andrea Jones took a moment before slowly sliding the phone away.
Looking for Lewis Brown’s number out, she moved with some hesitation.
It’s not that she doesn’t want to trust her boyfriend, but, thinking back to last night, she suddenly feels that she doesn’t actually understand him a lot of the time.
Just like last night …
Why did he suddenly lose his mind? And why is he depressed?
She could be sure that it was never herself who was influencing all his emotions, so … was it another woman?
After some hesitation, he dialed the number out.
“Hello, sister?”
“Lewis Brown, it’s me.” Andrea Jones subconsciously gripped the phone tightly.
“Andrea?” said Lewis Brown, slightly surprised, “Where are you?”
“I’m home.” Andrea Jones didn’t dare elaborate on last night’s events and only reluctantly raised her lips, “What about you? Where are you now?”
“I’m with my sister.” Lewis Brown paused, “Last night …”
Not waiting for Lewis Brown to ask the question clearly, Sammy Jones on the side already can not stand Andrea Jones this kind of dilly-dallying, reached out and grabbed the phone. The first, “Lewis Brown, bring up last night, I was going to ask you!”
“Sis!” Andrea Jones got up to snatch the phone back. sammy Jones glared at her and turned to avoid her.
“I called you last night, you know?” Sammy Jones didn’t beat around the bush, “The woman who answered the phone said you were asleep, and Lewis Brown, if you’re out there with someone, don’t involve my sister. Yes, you’re a good family man, you’re a great person, but our Andrea is not so bad that she doesn’t need to be trampled by you!”
She ‘cracked’ a whole lot of words, regardless of Andrea Jones’ desperate wink over here.
Over there, Lewis Brown is driving, heard her words, also froze for a moment. The hand, subconsciously gripping the steering wheel, remembering what happened last night, could not help but feel a little weak.
Olivia Scott even took his call without permission!
“What’s wrong?” Penny Brown asked worriedly when she saw his face was not right.
The voice immediately reached Sammy Jones’ ears, who immediately jumped to his feet, “Is she still with you?” Lewis Brown, I’ll see how you explain this to Andrea!
“No.” Lewis Brown shook his head reassuringly at Penny Brown before returning Sammy Jones’ words, “This is my sister, and it was my sister last night. Sis, why don’t you give the phone to Andrea and I’ll explain it to her.”
He, who lied.
At least, at this moment, he really doesn’t know how to explain to Andrea Jones.
“Sister?” Sammy Jones gave Andrea Jones a half-hearted look.
Andrea Jones silently asked Sammy Jones for his phone. Even though there were still doubts, Sammy Jones could only return the phone.
Obviously, Lewis Brown’s explanation, Andrea Jones all believed, and now the depressed frown has been loosened.
After the explanation, Lewis Brown suddenly remembered something and spoke again, “I’m sorry, Andrea, that incident last night …”
Andrea Jones was stunned for a moment.
Naturally she knew what Lewis Brown was talking about and was busy interrupting him, “I’m the one who should say I’m sorry. I’m sorry … Lewis Brown, I’m not ready.”
Sammy Jones, who heard this, turned to stare at Andrea Jones.
Andrea Jones even turned her ears red and turned away, tugging at her earlobes.
Lewis Brown forced a smile and turned his face to look at Penny Brown before saying, “I was the one who was too pushy. What happened last night … won’t happen again.”
Penny Brown was so distracted that she didn’t even bother to listen to Lewis Brown’s words and just kept her face out of the window.
Lewis Brown was not in the mood at all and just said to Andrea Jones, “I’m driving now, I’ll call you later.”
Andrea Jones gave a couple more instructions before the two disconnected the call.
Penny Brown had turned her face, “What did Andrea Jones say? Where is she?”
“At home.” Lewis Brown gripped the steering wheel, “Sis, don’t get any ideas, I told you she wouldn’t be with her brother-in-law.”
Penny Brown pondered, “Then you can send me to your brother-in-law’s now.”
Looking at Penny Brown’s persistent look, Lewis Brown wanted to say something, but in the end, he just wanted to say something else. With a deep look at her, he turned the car around and drove to Neal Williams’ apartment.
…
After blowing all night, Neal Williams’ good health was a bit overwhelmed. Showered, wrapped a robe out, the situation is still as bad.
Sitting lazily on the couch, I just don’t want to move.
When the doorbell rang, he was drifting off to sleep, again as if he were dreaming.
For a long time, the doorbell, still unremittingly ringing “Coming!” He responded with some impatience and got up to open the door.
The door opened and Penny Brown was standing just outside the door, breakfast in hand.
“Neal.”
“Why so early?” Neal Williams turned slightly sideways as Penny Brown followed in and pursed her lips, telling the truth, “I came over early in the morning because I haven’t been able to find you.”
“Is that so?” Neal Williams turned back around, his eyes fixed on her, eyes sharpened, “And?”
“And then …” Penny Brown was a little vindicated by his stare. If he knew that he ran to the hotel to check his information, he would definitely be angry.
“I’ll just go out and get you breakfast.”
Making an excuse for fear that he would see through her, Penny Brown had turned and headed for the kitchen.
Pouring the porridge into a bowl, she pondered for a moment before probing again and asking tentatively, “Neal, didn’t you come home last night?”
Neal Williams poured himself a glass of water and when he heard her ask, he didn’t even look back, just cast his eyes out the window and let out a ‘mmm’ through his nose.
Penny Brown’s hands, holding the bowl, clenched.
She couldn’t believe he really wasn’t with Andrea Jones last night!
What kind of coincidence is that? I just got word from Andrea Jones, and as soon as I got back he was already home!
“Who were you with last night? Why didn’t you answer my calls either?” As if casually asking, Penny Brown brought the porridge closer to him.
Neal Williams turned his head, looked at her, didn’t answer, and simply said, “Put the porridge on hold. If it’s okay, you can go first too, I’m tired and want to rest for a while.”
Attitude, slightly cold.
Penny Brown recalled the image of him holding Andrea Jones last night. She couldn’t help but be jealous of that look of concentration.
“Neal. there’s something I want to talk to you about. it’ll only take a few minutes.” Setting the porridge on the low table, Penny Brown looked up at him.
“Hmm?”
“Last night, I already talked to my aunts and uncles about getting married, and since everyone is okay with it, I want to set the wedding date as soon as possible.”
He didn’t say anything, just fixed his eyes on her.
“I’ll visit my grandparents in the next couple of days, and after I ask their opinion, we’ll get married, okay?” Penny Brown had expectation in her eyes.
The more time passed, the greater the uneasiness in her heart.
After waiting for a long time, Neal Williams finally said, “I’ll talk to my parents about this.”
So, he is a yes?
A stone has finally fallen to the ground, and Penny Brown’s face is finally smiling.
She stepped forward, wrapped her arms around Neal Williams’ waist, pressed her face gently against his chest, and spoke softly, “There’s still a lot going on at the office, so I can’t be with you anymore. You get some rest, and I’ll come back to you after work for dinner.”
“Hmm.” Neal Williams nodded slightly, his expression unmoving.
Penny Brown had the good sense not to stay, Neal Williams stood at the window, suddenly remembering the words of Andrea Jones this morning, those resolute refusal, suddenly what sleep is not left.
…
After a two-day break, everyone went back to work, and most people were still a little excited about that massive party up to that point.
Andrea Jones, however, is not in much of a mood. Because …
Zoey Baker once again hurried out of the conference room with a stony face, “Andrea Jones, you go talk to Mr. Williams.”
“Me?” Andrea Jones pointed at herself, somewhat startled.
“He’s burning up now, and he’s still sitting there, his body won’t be able to take it once he gets there.”
Since returning that day, Neal Williams has been very sick.
Now the condition is getting worse, but because there is a very important case in hand, so even a full day of meetings, rest time is rare.
“Why don’t we let Mr. Miller talk it out.” Andrea Jones suggested.
“If Mr. Miller’s advice had worked, why would you be needed?”
“…” Andrea Jones this does not understand. If everyone persuaded useless, how can we use ourselves again?
“You don’t dawdle, take advantage of the temporary ten-minute break now, you go talk to Mr. Williams and say something nice.” Seeing her frozen in place, Zoey Baker gave a prod.
Andrea Jones has a difficult look on her face.
They probably felt awkward with each other about what happened the day of the annual meeting. So, all day today, Neal Williams didn’t even look at himself.
Now, he will only feel bored if he comes up to him like this, right?
Although, he had a cold this time entirely because of himself.
“Andrea Jones, taking care of the president’s body is our responsibility as secretaries, and since you are staying in this position, you should have an awareness of this!” Zoey Baker reminded with a stern face.
“Then … I’ll try.” In public and private, she had no position to push back, and only had to stiffen her head to respond.
…
Midway break.
Neal Williams tossed the paper towel into the trash, propped his forehead up and continued to flip through the paperwork, and without looking back, instructed the assistant secretary at his side, “Get a glass of warm water.”
“When you have a cold, drink more boiled water.” Without waiting for the assistant secretary to respond, a steaming cup of plain water rested by his hand.
A familiar, gentle voice rings out overhead.
“Thanks.” Thank you, the tone of voice is so flat that there is not the slightest ups and downs, sounding slightly cold.
Such a reaction called Andrea Jones a little bewildered.
Subconsciously glancedback at Zoey Baker, who winked at her while quietly sending other colleagues away for the time being.
Along with the assistant secretary behind Neal Williams, he was also called away.
“Zoey Baker asked you to be a lobbyist?” Although his attention was still on the text, he had already noticed.
The pen was thrown away, lazily leaning back in his chair, lifting his eyes to look askance at her, “Go out, my own body knows in my own heart.”
Andrea Jones gives him a look.
I could see that his brow was furrowed and his face did not look too good. Obviously it is because of the fever, slightly cold cheeks with a layer of abnormal flushing.
“You have a fever.”
“It’s still bearable. Tell Zoey Baker to send in the rest of the information.” The cold was so bad that he sounded heavily nasal.