Michael was ecstatic when he saw Abbie’s reply. “Have you recovered?”
Abbie didn’t reply and directly went to the bathroom to take a shower.
She finished dressing up an hour later and went downstairs with her bag. One of the helpers saw her coming down and immediately greeted her. “Miss, are you going out?”
“Yes, I’m going out for a while. I’ll be back soon.”
“I’ll get someone to send you off!” The helper called the bodyguards to send Abbie out.
Michael waited for more than 40 minutes in the place they planned to meet before Abbie finally appeared.
Michael was relieved when he saw that Abbie didn’t look sick at all. He happily walked up to hug Abbie, but she stopped him with a cold expression. “Sit down. I have something to tell you.”
Abbie’s serious and distant expression made Michael stunned. She must be in a bad mood now, so he had no choice but to sit down. “Abbie, let me explain what happened last night.”
Abbie didn’t refuse. “Alright, tell me all about it!”
Michael told her what happened last night. He had nothing to do with Azalea at all and he didn’t meet Abbie at night because he fell asleep in Wayne’s ward.
The corners of Abbie’s mouth twitched because she did not believe Michael’s explanation at all. How tired would Michael have to be to fall asleep in Wayne’s ward?
It couldn’t be because he was too tired. Instead, he probably avoided her on purpose because he could not think of a proper excuse.
Michael would definitely explain it to her if he really prioritized her.
Abbie thought of Azalea’s message and laughed coldly. “Did your cooperation with the Floyd family go smoothly?”
“It went well.” Michael nodded. The difficulties faced by the Davis family’s company would soon be solved because of their cooperation with Callum. Michael was glad and he was looking forward to sharing his happiness with Abbie.
However, Abbie was not happy at all and she asked Michael, “Do you know why Callum changed his mind and cooperated with the Davis family?”
Michael nodded. “I was wondering about the reason as well. Mr. Floyd told me last night that it was because my grandfather asked him for help. After he understood the whole situation of the Davis family, he decided that this cooperation would be a win-win situation.”
“But what I heard is different. You cooperated with the Floyd family because of Azalea. She wanted to marry you, so she persuaded Callum to help you.”
Michael felt that Abbie’s words were very ridiculous. “Ah, did Azalea tell you this? She’s nothing but a liar and she told you this to provoke you! Who is she? What qualifications does she have to persuade Callum?”
“Azalea doesn’t have the right, but her aunt does. You should know how much Callum loves Azalea’s aunt.”
Abbie paused. “Michael, would you agree if I told you not to cooperate with the Floyd family?”
“Abbie!” Michael was shocked. “Why?”
“Don’t you love me? I want to see how much you love me.”
“Abbie, this isn’t a laughing matter. Are you still angry about Azalea? I really have nothing to do with her and I really love you. Believe me, okay?”
“I believe you, but I have to know that you’ll be willing to do anything for me. I’ll fully trust that you only have eyes for me if you give up on the cooperation with the Floyd family. Can you do it?”
“I…”
Michael couldn’t give up because this was the only chance for the Davis family!
Abbie smiled when she saw Michael hesitating. “So what you said to me before was a lie?”
“I’m not lying to you, but this isn’t a trivial matter. I’ll have a glimmer of hope if we cooperate with the Floyd family. If I give up, the Davis family will be finished. I’m worried about my grandfather…”
“Is it just because of your grandfather? Don’t you want to turn the tide and let everyone know that you are capable? Isn’t it because your career is more important than love?”
“No, you are very important to me!”
“Am I more important than your company?”
“Abbie, I can’t compare those two things because they’re completely different.”
“What if I want you to choose one?” Abbie looked at Michael coldly. “Michael, you have to make a decision today. If you want to be with me, you need to give up on the cooperation with the Floyd family. What choice will you make?”
“Abbie, please don’t force me!” Michael had a guilty expression on his face.
“Am I forcing you right now? Do you hate me or wonder why I’m being unreasonable right now? Do you regret being with me?”
“I didn’t!”
“Then why can’t you make a choice? Didn’t you say that I am the most important person to you and you would give up your life for me? I don’t want you to sacrifice yourself and all I’m asking is for you to give up on the cooperation with the Floyd family. Is that very difficult?”
“You don’t understand, Abbie!” Michael was in a dilemma. He couldn’t give up on this rare opportunity, but Abbie was forcing him to do so!
Abbie’s expression changed when she looked at Michael. “I understand what you mean!”
She got up and said, “I’ll go back first. My brother asked me to rest at home, but I sneaked out.”
Michael sighed and stopped Abbie when he saw that she was about to leave. “Abbie, you don’t understand my situation at all! I don’t want to give up the cooperation with the company and the Floyd family, but I love you more. I’ll give up on it if you don’t want me to accept the cooperation. I won’t care about the Davis family, and I’ll let my grandfather and my father handle it.”
“Really?” Abbie’s eyes flashed with joy.
“Yes!” Michael got up and hugged her. “Don’t be angry with me. I’ll listen to whatever you say, alright? I can do anything as long as you don’t leave me!”
Michael finally compromised. This was the result that Abbie wanted, but she wasn’t happy at all. She never wanted to threaten Michael and she just wanted him to like her more.
Michael put his arms around Abbie’s waist after they made up. “I’ll take you to eat some delicious food. What do you want to eat?”
“Nothing in particular, I just want to stay with you.”
“You have to eat something because you just got well!”
Abbie felt hungry because she was in a good mood. Then, they snuggled up to each other and got into Michael’s car.
Richard’s bodyguard immediately called Richard when he saw this. “Sir, Miss and Michael have left.”
“What? Does Miss look happy?”
“She looks very happy. She’s talking and laughing with Michael.”
She was still upset when she went to see Michael, but she was happily chatting away now. Did Michael manage to coax her? Richard did not say anything else and directly hung up.
Abbie and Michael went to her favourite restaurant and ordered all the dishes she liked. He kept giving her food throughout the meal.
Richard’s call came as they were eating. “Where are you? Mom got into an accident abroad, I need you to come back immediately!”