Desperate Lovers novel Chapter 39

"When is it convenient to meet... Sorry, Mr. Young! I have something to do here, and I'll talk yo you later."

The supervisor happened to see James standing in front of the door. He was so frightened that he hung up the phone immediately.

He swallowed and said carefully.

"Hello, Mr. Harvey."

James nodded slightly, "Do I scare you when I burst in?"

"Of course not!"

The supervisor's heart was beating fast, and he smiled uneasily,

"I just didn't expect you to come to me, it's... a surprise, yes, a surprise!"

"You seem to be in a good mood today."

James said carelessly.

The supervisor swallowed, "It's a pleasure to meet you, and I am very glad."

“Really?”

James raised his eyebrow slightly, said meaningfully.

"In a-a-addition... there is one more thing."

The supervisor wiped the sweat from his forehead and his legs tremble slightly, "Recently I found a treasure by accident at the antique market."

James took a few steps to the couch and sat down, "That's good luck, I wonder if I have the pleasure to look at your treasure and get some luck?"

“Mr. Harvey, you are too polite. It’s my pleasure to let you have a look at my jade pendant. "

Although the supervisor was reluctant to show his jade pendant, he took out the jade and handed it to James with both hands.

James was a little angry as he saw the jade pendant, he played with it in his hand and asked.

"The jade pendant is from the Ming Dynasty and it must be worth tens of millions. Did you found it in the antique market?

You're so discerning, how about I recommend you to work in the City Art Appraisal Center?

What do you think?”

"I... I..."

Large drops of sweat ran down his forehead.

James touched the warm, smooth jade pendant, his voice lowered a bit, "No rush, think before you answer."

The supervisor's legs went weak and he nearly fell on his knees.

His eyes wandered and finally he bit his teeth and said.

"Angela gave me the jade pendant and she wanted me to change her position."

Fearing that James might misunderstand, he spoke very quickly.

"But I've worked at the Dream Club for ten years and I’m always conscientious, diligent and disciplined. How could I go against my principles just because of a jade pendant?

I asked my manager for permission, and she agreed. Then I gave Angela a new position, and there is absolutely no self-seeking misconduct involved!"

At this point, he was extremely glad he had made the request with his manager.

"When did Angela give you the jade pendant?"

“This afternoon.”

The supervisor answered quickly.

James propped his right elbow on his lap, playing with the jade pendant in his hand, and asked carelessly.

"Do you know why she wants to change the position?"

“It must be tired to be a cleaner."

The supervisor took it for granted.

"It's not a decent job, and it's not well-paid.

If she works as a receptionist and meet a generous gentleman, she could get rich at once and don’t need to work hard

If she meets a naive rich guy, she can leave here and marry into a rich family. It's better than being a cleaner!"

“Did she tell you this?"

James looked up at him as if he could see through everything.

The supervisor got afraid, blushed and stuttered.

"No... not so, It’s just my guess."

Why did James care about Angela so much? Did he know her?