Departure with a Belly (Alaric and Victoria) novel Chapter 540

Bager to Retim 

Summer’s words made Audrey a little ashamed. 

No I was just wondering what you usually do, so I tried asking…” Audrey poked her index finger, “bute not mad, are you, Summer?” 

Summer did not overthink as she shook her head. “What’s there to be mad about? Look through this I’ll let you handle this document.” 

Since she had to hand over her work, it would be best if Audrey had hands–on experience. The faster she mastered the work, the better, for it would mean that Summer could leave the company 

sooner 

As soon as she did, she would buy a one–way ticket home. She had not hugged Nicole and Nathan in forever and wondered if the children would feel distanced from her after going so long without meeting her. 

Her thoughts were lightyears away, 

Since her resignation had only been approved, Summer still had to guide Audrey. When it was time to report their work. Summer took Audrey straight to Erik’s office. 

Audrey followed behind Summer, tugging at the latter’s clothes nervously. 

“It’s okay, Mr. Ludson may be a little cold and bad–tempered, but he’s not too hard to get along with. Summer smiled as she comforted Audrey. 

Unexpectedly, the second after she finished talking, the door to the office swung open before a cold voice rang out. “Who did you say was cold and bad–tempered?” The cold and familiar voice caused an instant shift in Audrey’s expression. 

Summer was speechless. What were the odds? She had just complained about him a little, but he managed to catch it. 

Never mind, she always complained about him, anyway. When he went with her to look for Victoria, she even lost control and called him ‘the devil‘… 

He had a foul expression back then, but he did not do anything about it. So, in Summer’s eyes, was a good person. 

“Why are you here?” He glanced at the person behind her, then looked back at her. 

Erik 

She said, matter–of–factly, “To report our work. Oh, right.” She pulled the person behind her so that Audrey stood in front. “This is Audrey Smith. She’ll be taking over my job.” 

After getting placed in front of Erik for introductions, this was Audrey’s first time being in close contact with a tall and handsome man like him. Her pale face instantly turned suspiciously red as she lowered her head and greeted in a small voice, “M–Mr. Ludson.” 

Erik glanced at her and nodded. “Hm.” After that, he glanced at the nonchalant Summer, his tone -turning considerably colder. “Come in.” 

“Let’s go.” Summer took Audrey’s hand and followed him into the office. 

Subsequently, he sat at his office desk and looked up, his gaze still resting on Summer’s face. When he first saw her earlier, he could tell she had put on makeup. It was light, but he could sense it was different from usual. She even put on lip gloss, and the color of her lips was pink and tender, making them look a little like jelly… 

“Mr. Ludson? Mr. Ludson?” Summer called him twice before Erik suddenly came to his senses. He noticed that the two were looking curiously at him. It was only then that he realized he was in a daze. That rarely happened in the office, but today… 

Erik pursed his lips and collected himself, then said in a cold voice, “What is it?” 

“Did you hear what I said?” 

He fell silent. Of course, he did not hear anything at all. However, he could not just admit to her that he was distracted. Moreover, someone else was in the office. 

Hence, he told Audrey, who was next to Summer, “What’s your name again? Smith?” 

She hastily answered, “I’m Audrey Smith, sir.” 

“Oh. I didn’t rest well last night, so I’m feeling a little tired right now. Can you make some coffee for me?” He was calm and distant when he ordered. 

Summer, who had just sworn to Audrey that they did not have to make coffee, was now speechless. Similarly, Audrey was stunned and exchanged glances with Summer, then after getting a nod from the latter, she hastily went out to make coffee. 

After Audrey left, the office quietened down. Summer looked at Erik in exasperation, wanting to comment but deciding against it as she asked, “You didn’t sleep well last night, Mr. Ludson?” 

However, he did not answer her question. Instead, he asked, “You put on makeup, didn’t you?” 

Summer was greatly confused; she thought she was hearing things. How could Erik ask the same thing Audrey did just now? Also, she had just put on some light makeup. Why did these people mind her makeup so much? Was it because she was too careless in the past? Was that why everyone noticed straight away when she put on makeup? 

She thought having some makeup on would lift her mood, but now, she felt a little awkward about it. She could only smile forcefully in front of Erik and say, “So what if I did?” 

Sensing the upset tone in her voice, he seemed to be reprimanding himself for asking that question. as he pursed his lips and asked, “Are you in a good mood because you’ll be resigning?” After all, she rarely put on makeup when she went to work in the past. 

Summer never thought that he would ask her a question like that. He seemed like he was still bothered about her resignation. But he already signed and approved it.