Both of them did not mention about what happened in the afternoon and neither spoke a word. They went home after completing the intravenous drip. Manfred went upstairs directly to his study. When Selina walked past his study, she heard Manfred mentioning the Long Peace Group.
She immediately panicked, opened the door, and said, “Mr. Gordon, I won’t resign.”
Manfred was stunned and said into the phone, “Do as I said!” and ended the call.
Before he asked her why, she already hugged him from behind without hesitation and said, “Mr. Gordon, I’m sorry that I made a mistake. I know that I do not have the right to be angry and I do not have the right to ask for anything. But this job is my hope and you cannot make me leave the Long Peace Group.”
Manfred frowned, “You want so much to remain at the Long Peace Group?”
“Yes!” Selina nodded, “One day we will part with each other. I can’t be like in the past with the Keith family. I will have nothing once you leave me.”
Manfred was silent for a moment. He didn’t know that Selina would consider so much. She was the one who mentioned the one-year arrangement but not him.
When she noticed that Manfred was keeping silent, she continued, “Furthermore, it was my mother who left behind the Long Peace Group. I promised my mother that I would take good care of the Long Peace Group when I grow up.
Manfred frowned and didn’t quite understand such emotions. He never had a mother when he grew up and always led a solitary life. But he knew that she felt very strongly for her mother when he saw her at the graveyard.
“I understand. I only asked Osborn to apply for leave on your behalf.”
Selina was speechless. So he didn’t demand her resignation. To think that she had said so much! Selina quickly released her hands when she realized that she was still holding tightly onto Manfred.
“I…” Before she could step away, she was already pulled into Manfred’s embrace.
“So you’re no longer angry?” Manfred asked.
Selina shook her head and leaned onto him coyly. Her soft and tender body aroused Manfred. He held onto her hand and asked, “Didn’t the doctor say that your arm should not come in contact with water?”
“Yes!” Selina nodded.
“Come, I’ll bathe for you,” Manfred said.
Selina was stunned, “I can do it on my own.”
But she was unable to resist Manfred. Very soon she was at the bathroom. This was the first time that they showered together and Selina was rather shy.
Manfred laughed when she tried to cover herself and said, “I’ve already seen every part of you.”
Selina realized and stopped trying to cover herself. Manfred lowered her into the bathtub and after he undressed, he also stepped into the bathtub. He sat behind her and made her lean back into his embrace. Selina tensed up nervously especially when Manfred’s hands reached around her. She closed her eyes nervously.
But what she expected did not happen. Manfred really started to bathe her. Selina sighed in relief and started to relax. She seemed to be in a fight the entire day and was already exhausted. She actually fell asleep after she started to relax.
After Manfred bathed her, he realized that she had fallen asleep and questioned if his attractiveness had waned. But when he saw that she was totally exhausted, he sighed and carried her back to the room.
In Selina’s daze, she could hear the hairdryer humming away. The warm air caressed her from top to bottom and rewarmed her cold and lonely heart.
…
On the next day at the Far Eastern Group…
Lawrence looked at Manfred in astonishment and said, “Did you say that you want to acquire the Long Peace Group?”
“Yes!” Manfred said calmly and without any emotions.
Lawrence frowned and tested Manfred as he asked, “Are you doing this because of Selina?”
Manfred scoffed, “What if I say no?”
“Do you think that I’ll believe?” Lawrence retorted and rolled his eyes. He then collapsed back into his chair and said, “You’re insane!”
Manfred objected, “I’m serious. We have everything to gain and nothing to lose! The business that the Long Peace group is in is similar to our group. Before they went bankrupt, they were an industry leader in their Research and Development. Wouldn’t it be great if we were to take over and let it continue to develop and grow?”
“You’re still insane!” Lawrence said, “What you said is true but you shouldn’t do it now. Your second uncle has been watching you. If I’m not mistaken, that cousin of yours always wanted to come into the Far Eastern Group. If you were to acquire the Long Peace group now, whether it was right or not, it would become an issue for them to attack you. Do you think that your father will be happy about this?”
“Do you think that I’m scared of them?” Manfred was full of disdain, “Don’t they want to challenge me? In that case, I’ll have a gamble with them.”
Lawrence was terrified, “Love is so frightening!”
“Piss off if there isn’t anything else!” Manfred glared at him.
Lawrence remarked that Manfred was beyond hope and turned to leave.
Osborn closed the door before saying, “Actually Mr. Lester is right. You’re taking a big risk. Darnell of the Cornell group just acquired the Long Peace group and wanted to use it to showcase his capabilities to raise his status in the family. How would he agree to the acquisition?”
“Darnell!” Manfred laughed, “He will release the Long Peace group.”
Osborn nodded and said when he saw that Manfred had already made up his mind, “In that case, I’ll go and get them to come up with a proposal.”
“No hurry. Go and contact the car agent. I want to buy a car.”
…
It was almost noon when Selina woke up.
She quickly got out of bed but then realized that Manfred told her that he had asked Osborn to apply for leave for her.
She relaxed and realized that she was wearing pajamas. It was very quiet in the room. Selina was surprised when she thought about what happened last night. Did Manfred put on the pajamas for her?
Someone knocked on the door and Selina quickly walked over and saw a middle-aged woman standing respectfully at the door and said, “Ms. Jones, you’re awake. Lunch is ready.”
Selina frowned and asked, “Who are you?”
“I’m a maid that Mr. Gordon hired. My last name is Watson. Mr. Gordon said that in the future, you don’t have to do anything in the house…”
Selina was stunned for a moment before she said, “Okay.” She was unsettled and Selina didn’t know why she felt a little lost.
She returned to the room and sat for a while before taking out the proposal to have a look.
Her phone rang and it was Manfred, “Are you awake?”
“Yes!” Selina replied.
“I’ll go back to pick you up,” Manfred said.
“What are we doing?” Selina asked.
“You’ll know in a while.” Manfred ended the call after saying.
Selina dressed up and was ready when Manfred returned. When she got into the car, Manfred asked, “How’s the maid’s cooking?”
Selina pursed her lips and wanted to say that she was able to do the housework.
But then she said, “Pretty good.”
“As long as you’re fine with it.” Manfred said, “Then in the future, you can take your time to come home after work and don’t have to rush home to cook.”
“Okay,” Selina replied.
Manfred stopped the car and opened the door for her. They were at a car dealership.
Selina was stunned and asked, “You want to buy a car?”
Manfred shook his head, “It’s you who are going to buy a car!”