After divorce I am a billionaire novel Chapter 1122

Chapter 1122 The wife needs to be coaxed; Be gentle

Mavis stopped knitting and answered naturally, "It has nothing to do with that. Even if this didn't happen, I would still want you to return to Bostrain as soon as possible."

Moore's expression visibly froze.

After being stunned for a long time, he asked hurtfully, "Why? Did Anthony say something to you that made you hate me? Don't you want me by your side?"

"Don't overthink it. It's just that the overseas business can only be arranged remotely lately. The efficiency of other employees in the company is far inferior to yours. This month's performance is significantly worse and several important contracts have been messed up. We need someone trustworthy on-site in Bostrain so I can rest assured. Besides, you've been in Crana for so long now. Even if you're not in a hurry, your mother and sister must be worried about you."

Hearing her explanation made Moore feel slightly better inside.

"So for you," he said carefully, "I'm an important person. Someone who is indispensable both as a friend and work partner, right?"

She nodded seriously.

"Yes," she said firmly. "You are like a brother who cannot be replaced."

A small smile appeared on Moore's face but disappeared quickly.

He did indeed want to be her family member but not just like a brother...

Underneath his glasses was an unmistakable sense of loss which even Raymond could see. However, Mavis remained focused on knitting without paying attention to him at all.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere between them, Raymond tried breaking the silence by asking cheerfully, "What do y'all wanna eat tonight? I've been here for so long but haven't cooked yet! How about you teach me how?"

"Sure, it's good for boys to learn how to cook. They'll make good husbands," Mavis half-jokingly remarked.

Moore was still caught up in his emotional state due to his injury, his expression looking as distressed as someone going through a heartbreak. He asked unwillingly, "Then when do you want me to go back? Can I wait until you successfully sign the contract with Callahan Group?"

"Just these two days will suffice. Please come back as soon as possible. I'll arrange your return flight ticket according to our company policy where all expenses will be covered under business travel expenses."

Moore looked unhappy with this answer and continued, "Anthony has mood swings. What if he bullies or hurts you again one day when I'm gone? With me around, at least there'd still be some protection left."

Mavis didn't want him feeling bad but still said, "Even if both of y'all teamed up together against Anthony alone, you might not win anyway! So how would that protect me any better than now?"

Moore couldn't help feeling embarrassed after hearing this response from Mavis,

"So... the reason why you won't choose me is because my fighting skills aren't good enough or your sense of security isn't strong enough with me around?"

Mavis was speechless.

This was all so off-topic. They were just talking about work. How did it turn into this?

The atmosphere in the small living room of the apartment became a bit awkward.

Raymond quickly went to pull Moore aside and said, "My sister doesn't actually think that way. Making money is important, so of course you need to personally go back and keep an eye on things. My sister doesn't have any other intentions. Come on, let me help you pack your suitcase."

Moore hesitated several times and wanted to say something but was silenced by Raymond who covered his mouth and pulled him away.

Mavis finally had some peace and quiet as she focused on knitting the scarf.

But it didn't last long as Raymond came back.

As soon as he returned, he eagerly asked Mavis, "Sis, do you really not like Moore at all? You're not even considering him?"

Mavis countered with a question of her own, "Do you like him?"

"I think he's gentle-natured and has taken care of you very thoughtfully over these years. If you were with him, there wouldn't be so many problems," Raymond replied.

Mavis chuckled lightly. "If we lived together, there would still be conflicts no matter what, but Raymond, I don't have any romantic feelings towards him. We're just not compatible so stop trying to set us up."

Raymond didn't agree with her statement though.

"Someone once said that finding someone who loves you will make for a better relationship than someone whom you love more than they love you. In this aspect Anthony clearly can't compare to Moore who is more suitable for you," he argued.

Hearing his words made Mavis fall into deep thought for quite some time.

There was some truth behind what he said but Mavis didn't want to deal with the two men in her life anymore. "It doesn't matter which man I choose. My son Alistair is the only one I gave birth to right now," she stated firmly while looking at Raymond straight in the eyes before continuing, "I only care about Alistair's well-being."

"Okay," responded Raymond tactfully without bringing up the topic again