Chapter 165: Happiness is not easy to come by

Book:The Selfish CEO Published:2024-6-2

All the way to the hotel. The whole way was quiet, Neal Williams quietly listened to Andrea Jones and he said what happened in New York, occasionally naive smile, occasionally annoyed cross-eyed, to later …
No more sound.
She fell asleep.
Hearing the even and shallow breathing in his ears, he even wished that this road with only the two of them could go on like this.
Soon the hotel was in sight. He walked in with her on his back, in full view of everyone, looking soft all the time, with a light and happy smile.
As they entered the elevator, a couple was jostling and making a lot of noise. Afraid of disturbing some little woman on his back, Neal Williams had to be the bad guy, empty hand, finger on his lips than, signaling them to keep their voices down.
The young couple immediately knew how to lower their voices.
The girl complained in a thin voice, “Look at others, then look at you, and do not learn.”
“Learn what?” The boy expressed his aggravation.
“How considerate her boyfriend is! When have you ever carried me? Hmph!”
“Piggy, you’re too heavy, if you can lose as much as a pork chop, husband I’ll carry you too.”
“You … you actually think I’m heavy! I’m only 110 pounds, okay? You’re the pig! Pig male!”
Scolded, the boy is still happy, a face of greasy will be the girl building into the arms. The girl made a struggle for a while, but also quiet.
Neal Williams watched the scene with envy. When will he and Andrea Jones be able to play like this, recklessly and openly together?
After two months … is okay?
Could it be true, as Sammy Jones said, that even with a divorce, she might not forgive herself …
Andrea Jones had Neal Williams carefully lowered onto the bed and the two of them fell asleep in each other’s arms. It was the first time in two years that Neal Williams had slept so peacefully and quietly. It was also the first night without a dream.
There are too many things weighing on his heart, but, at this moment, with her by his side, he doesn’t want to think about anything else.
One night, passed like this.
Andrea Jones had opened her eyes when the sun shone through the clouds into the room. She didn’t wake up immediately, just looked at him lying on her side, his arms still wrapped tightly around her. She listened greedily to his breathing and raised her lips in a light smile.
When he woke up, another meeting was waiting for him.
Neal Williams was putting on his shirt as he spoke to her who was washing up in the bathroom with her bare feet, “Leaving today?”
Well …
He was conflicted.
Naturally, he did not want her to go. However, stay, what will happen, he is really not sure. Last night was because the day before yesterday a sleepless night, so he was really tired and could barely force himself to suppress the desire a little, but if she still stays today …
He was afraid he would not be able to restrain himself.
Andrea Jones, toothbrush in hand, poked her head out and said vaguely, “Well, the flight’s booked and Sammy Jones is going to go crazy if I don’t get back. I only dared to lie to her last night that I was working too late and stayed over at a colleague’s hotel.”
When it comes to Sammy Jones, Neal Williams’ eyes sink slightly.
He was careful to carry a huge secret, careful to have such a small happiness with her, not knowing when maybe it all shattered.
He was thankful that Sammy Jones was hiding at this moment, such happiness came too easily, and he was glad that Sammy Jones did not break.
And he, too, did not dare to break …
If he could, he would like it to be two months later.
At that time, he could pursue her again with integrity, stand righteously before her and tell her that he was free! Willing to be tied down by her at any time!
“Then go back and explain to her properly and don’t have any more unpleasantness between the two.” Neal Williams said.
Andrea Jones looked at him, pulled the toothbrush out of her mouth, and said, “We’re usually amicable except for the occasional mention of you, when we disagree.”
Neal Williams took a deep step over and caressed her freshly washed cheek, still covered in drops of water, and he didn’t mind at all, “One day I’ll make her opinion the same as yours.”
The voice is low, so firm and confident.
Neal Williams is the kind of person that Andrea Jones loves so much. Neal Williams looked down at the clock and said, “I’d love to take you to the airport.”
“No need.” Andrea Jones is not an uninformed person, “Of course it’s important to work, I could have taken a cab myself yesterday, I can take a cab today.”
Neal Williams nodded, not forgetting to admonish, “I’ll have the driver meet you downstairs. Breakfast is outside, so remember to eat well before you go out.”
“Got it.” Andrea Jones nodded dutifully.
Neal Williams looked down at her.
She came in such a hurry that she didn’t even bring a set of clothes with her. Now the body is still wearing his shirt, over her, making her look more and more petite, and so well-behaved, his heart is tantalized.
Letting her go like this, back to the city where they are both familiar with each other, would he dare to approach her with such intimacy?
Bending his head, he planted a deep kiss on her forehead, “Be safe, call me when you arrive.”
Andrea Jones was suddenly reluctant, tugging greedily at his sleeve and lifting her eyes to look at him, “I’ll call you when I get back, but … you have to promise me something, too.”
“You say.” Neal Williams, in fact, had Andrea Jones eating out of the palm of his hand!
“The next time you go on a business trip, you’re not allowed to go quietly like this time.” Her tone, a little domineering.
Neal Williams smiled at once, pulling her hand into his. “And what if … next business trip is two months from now?”
Andrea Jones knew what he meant. She deliberately did not give him a precise answer, but only raised her head triumphantly, “Then we’ll talk about it in two months.”
Coming back to a familiar city, Andrea Jones was in a particularly good mood. She found that there was a longing that began to grow like a vine in her heart again. Only … this longing is very different from the time in New York.
When she was in New York, this longing was tormenting. It was like a stranglehold on her heart, strangling her to the point of suffocation. However, at this moment, the longing is like honey on her heart, just remembering it makes her feel happy.
Sammy Jones was shopping with her, watching her happy eyes stray to the rows of men’s shirts, and only felt her heart skip a beat when she remembered her overnight absence last night.
“You look like you’re in a good mood.” Sammy Jones asked tentatively.
“Is that so?” Indeed. Her mood was soaring.
“Honestly, Andrea, where exactly did you sleep last night?” Sammy Jones asked again.
“… I said I slept at a co-worker’s.” She was so weak-minded that she couldn’t even meet Sammy Jones’ eyes.
Where would Sammy Jones believe that?
“Did you go to Neal Williams? At Neal Williams’?”
Andrea Jones froze.
Turning to look at her, “How would you know?”
Sure enough!!!
Sammy Jones was stunned for a long time and looked at Andrea Jones in amazement. his lips twitched, wanting to say something, but looking at Andrea Jones’ pleasant appearance and thinking of Neal Williams’ somber and lonely look that day, all the words that he wanted to say were stuck in his throat.
Her face froze and she simply said, “When are you coming back to New York?”
Andrea Jones knew that Sammy Jones was angry with her, but there were some things that she thought she couldn’t hide from Sammy Jones after all. She remembered all the lessons she had learned in the past.
And …
This time, she wanted to be braver.
“Sis, would you blame me if … I said I didn’t want to go back to New York?”
Sammy Jones looked at her, “Because of Neal Williams?”
Andrea Jones couldn’t argue with that, she just nodded gently, “I want to quit my job in New York and come back to China. Besides, haven’t you finished your studies and are coming back? I don’t want to stay there alone anymore.”
Sammy Jones rubbed his forehead with a headache.
“What the hell did Neal Williams put in your head that you didn’t even want that great job over there?”
“Sister, I’ve already mentioned it to Mrs. Ning.”
“Why didn’t you discuss this with me either?” Sammy Jones blushed sharply, “Andrea Jones, it’s not that I don’t want you and Neal Williams to be together, and I would want you two to be fine if I could. But … I’m afraid you’ll regret it in the future!”
Andrea Jones cocked her head and looked at Sammy Jones, “Why would I regret that?”
“Andrea Jones?” Sammy Jones was about to say something when, behind him, a suspicious voice suddenly came.
That voice, two years later, Andrea Jones still remembers.
Once in front of his own house, he said so meanly that he would never let a dirty and unclean woman into the Williams family’s door.
She was also the one who, when she was pregnant with Neal Williams’ child, said she would have the baby if she wanted to and leave it with the Williams family.
It’s Christina Sanchez!
All over, she stiffened. Only then did she slowly turn around. Sammy Jones, who was on one side, also changed his face and looked at the other side warily.
Some people, really nowhere to meet!
Wanted.
The city is not big, and in the same district. Sooner or later there will be the possibility of meeting.
“I can’t believe it’s really you! The shadow I saw at IG last time was really you!”
Christina Sanchez takes a step towards Andrea Jones.
Andrea Jones stood there with her back straight, and for once, she didn’t back away. She just met her gaze fearlessly.
“When did you get back?” Christina Sanchez asked.
Andrea Jones returned, “It’s been a few days.”
“It’s only been a few days and you’re going to Neal Williams’ company to find him?” Christina Sanchez has contempt in her eyes.
“This lady, I think you probably misunderstood! My sister went to your son’s company, not to find him, but about work! Don’t worry, Andrea doesn’t care about your son at all!” Sammy Jones immediately pointedly responded.
Christina Sanchez’s eyes, sweeping over her, smiled a little, “If I remember correctly, it was you who liked our Neal back then and was rejected by him on the spot in the cafe. I saw it with my own eyes!”
Sammy Jones looked a little embarrassed, and Andrea Jones shook her hand secretly before she and Christina Sanchez said, “Mrs. Williams, if you’re okay, we’ll leave you to it. I’m sorry, we have things to do!”
Christina Sanchez froze slightly, but saw that she and Sammy Jones had already turned around .
Looking at the back, she said quietly, “Andrea Jones, don’t blame me for not warning you, you won’t get any better by messing with Neal Williams now!”
Sammy Jones heart fluttered, the hand held by Andrea Jones, froze. Some cold.
Andrea Jones subconsciously looked at her, only to hear Christina Sanchez’s cold voice behind her, “If you’re shameless and willing to be some kind of third party, you can always go back to pestering Neal.”
Andrea Jones frowns.
The footsteps towards the outside abruptly paused.
Sammy Jones gave her a tug, “Cut the crap with her, let’s go first.”
Christina Sanchez’s words, coupled with Sammy Jones’ reaction, made even the tips of her heart shudder. After giving Sammy Jones a look, she twisted around and looked at Christina Sanchez.
Lips, slightly trembling.
The words that came out were word for word, “What … means? What third party?”
“It looks like we at Neal are intentionally keeping this from you.” Christina Sanchez raised her eyebrows in triumph as Andrea Jones intertwined her two hands in a tight grip. She didn’t dare to imagine what kind of news was about to await her.
“Neal is married!”
Christina Sanchez said. Seemingly afraid that she could not hear her clearly enough, each word was bitten very hard.
Andrea Jones was confused and dumbfounded.