Eric was in disbelief. “What is there to think about? If you come back, I’ll forget about your resignation in the first place and consider this break as a paid leave. How about that? Let me make it clear to you first, I am not keeping an eye on you for Mark. I simply need a highly talented designer like yourself working under me.”
Truth be told, Arianne was slightly conflicted. To be able to receive a salary over the period when she didn’t work was definitely an attractive offer. However, she couldn’t shake off the feeling that Eric was hiding something else from her.
She was clearly aware of her own capabilities. Eric definitely didn’t lack employees like her. “Tell me the truth… Are you doing this because you have another ulterior motive?”
Eric was stunned by her question. “What motive can I possibly have? I’ve been friends with Mark for decades, it’s not like I’m going to flirt with his wife. I’m just inviting you back on board since you can’t seem to find another job elsewhere. It’s not like I can force you if you don’t want to come back either.”
Arianne thought for a moment then replied, “Alright… Thank you. I will come to the office today.”
She ended the call, then got up to get dressed. Since her complexion was bad, she put on some light makeup. When she went out, Mary asked, “Where are you going, Ari?”
“Work, still at Eric Nathaniel’s place,” she replied.
Mary was a little concerned about her health. “But you haven’t been feeling well lately. Can you really go to work? If you need money, what about the card sir gave you?”
Arianne fell silent for a moment. “The money was borrowed. I still need to pay him back because I don’t intend on spending his money.”
Mary couldn’t wrap her head around that. “He’s your man. There’s nothing wrong with spending his money. Those women out there are happily spending his money frivolously. The more unwilling you are to spend his money, the more you are allowing those women to spend it. Aren’t you foolish for doing that?”
Arianne smiled back at her. “I’m not. I don’t want to owe anyone anything. I’ll take my leave first, Mary. If… Mark calls back and asks where I am, you can just answer him directly.”
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