After closing the chat window, Rosalind took a deep breath and instinctively glanced outside the hospital.
Her mother, Mrs. Eva, had spent most of her life in the hospital. On nights like this, she might have also watched the patients and doctors walking through the corridors, lost in her thoughts.
She regretted it.
Regretted not heeding her mother’s advice to stay away from the Walters family sooner, which eventually brought trouble upon her.
Even if Ulric treated her well, even if she loved him deeply, if it came at the cost of her mother’s life…
She didn’t want it.
Rosalind wanted to live an ordinary life, going to work and coming home every day, visiting her mother in the hospital when she had free time, and immersing herself in her career when she was busy.
She didn’t know how much time had passed before she snapped back to reality.
There were unread messages on her computer screen.
Rosalind clicked on them; it was Lion.
Mr. Wong must have told Lion everything she had discussed with him, including work and… personal matters.
[As your superior, I order you to rest well in the hospital and no overtime!]
Lion added an angry emoji at the end.
Rosalind wanted to repeat what she had just told Mr. Wong, but before she could finish typing, Lion sent another message.
[I know you’re worried about the project. The company has already engaged the legal department. The investor is very serious about our project and has just decided to send their senior lawyer to assist us! You can rest easy now.]
The investor’s lawyer is coming?
Rosalind immediately asked, [Is someone being sent from W Group’s headquarters?]
[I’m not sure exactly where they’re sending someone from, but given their current attitude, the lawyer they send will definitely be top-notch! You don’t need to worry about that! Also, let me tell you in advance, I guarantee you’ll get your year-end bonus. If the company gives you less, I’ll make up the difference.]
If a newbie in the workplace saw this message, they’d be thrilled! Lion was very smooth in his speech, never making people uncomfortable or offended while achieving his purpose-he had significant influence in the company and was wealthy in private.
However, what surprised Rosalind was that despite her clear refusal earlier and Mr. Wong likely telling him as well, Lion still persistently reached out to her privately.
[Lion, I’ll only take what I deserve.]
Even though she really needed it.
[OK, but I genuinely meant well. I thought you’d be happy.]
[Thank you! By the way, Lion, could you find out the last name of the lawyer the partner is sending? I’d like to know in advance to facilitate our cooperation.]
Rosalind was very worried that the person sent would be Sirena!
It wasn’t that she feared her; rather… now wasn’t the time for a direct confrontation.
[Sure, I’ll ask for you tomorrow.]
…
On Lion’s side, he furrowed his thick brows as he closed his computer and then got up to pour himself a glass of red wine from the cabinet.
He turned back to sit on the sofa just as a call came in.
“Hi, Johnny! You’re still up this late?”
A man’s voice came from the other end of the line, “Don’t pretend; I know you’re back in the country! Are you coming to Northville City this time? Let me treat you well.”
“No, I’m on a tight schedule! I came back mainly to pursue a girl. Now that she’s rejected me, it’s time for me to leave.”
Lion glanced at his computer again and sighed after speaking.
This was his first time facing rejection from a woman! And it was a very firm rejection.
“Oh? Even you got rejected? Introduce her to me; maybe I can win her over!”
“She’s married.”
“That makes it even more interesting! I don’t have much going on at W Group right now; I’ll come to Wayer City to find you!”