Alina left the hospital and walked along the sidewalk with her hands in her pockets. Her life was in a mess. She had always treated Mike like a younger brother, but he actually had feelings for her. This gave her a lot of pressure.
Of course, she would not accept Mike's feelings out of pity. So she had to let him down by telling him that she was married.
It seemed as if marriage was the only way to settle things once and for all! At the very least, she would not hurt anyone again. Besides, Scumbag needed a marriage too.
She chewed on her lower lip which became red and swollen.
A strong gust of wind blew. Dried leaves swirled around Alina as they fell.
Alina took out her phone and found Wilson's number. She hesitated before finally calling him.
Her call was quickly picked up.
"Hello." She heard Scumbag's voice when he picked up. Alina liked to hear his familiar, deep voice.
"Scumbag, you told me you really need to get married. If we registered for marriage, I won't be an embarrassment to you, I won't burden you, and I won't put you in an unfavourable situation. Is that correct?"
"Yes," Wilson replied.
"Are you sure?" Alina asked again.
"I'm sure."
"Well, let's get married then!" Alina said as she gritted her teeth, "By the way, could you do me a favour?"
"Sure! What is it?" At the other end of the phone, Wilson's voice sounded cheerful.
Alina said immediately, "Can you take some time off to accompany me to see Mike at the hospital?"
"Did he fall in love with you?" Wilson asked suddenly.
Alina choked on her saliva and coughed loudly.
"I know the location. See you tomorrow!" Wilson hung up in a hurry.
Alina frowned and stared at the phone in a daze.
Wilson had already called Simon. "Simon, rearrange my schedule. I won't be at the company all day tomorrow!"
Simon made a fuss on the phone. "But Mr Wilson, there are several agendas that are very important tomorrow!"
"Postpone them to the day after tomorrow!" Wilson's tone was definite.
Simon continued, "Mr. Wilson, the Bryant Group will sign their contract with us tomorrow. The president of Bryant Group is unsociable and eccentric. He had emphasized that you must attend the ceremony personally."
Wilson frowned. "You sign it. If he doesn't want to sign the agreement without me, just forfeit the contract!"
"But the project is worth 500 million dollars!"
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