Chapter 471
Chapter 471
I nodded. “Yes.”
“I see.”
Frank’s voice paused slightly, then he said with a hint of amusement, “Should I come pick you up?”
I was still a bit annoyed, but hearing this, my irritation faded away. “No need. I drove here myself. But I need to check with Jane first. I might have to visit the store before coming to find you.”
Just as I finished speaking, Jane’s call came in. I quickly told Frank, “I’ll talk to you later. I need to take Jane’s call.”
After answering the call, Jane’s cheerful voice came through. “Charlotte, are you on your way?”
I smiled. “I’m setting off.”
She teased with a grin, “Why don’t you stay a bit longer with your man and enjoy some time together?”
I laughed. “What’s the matter?”
Jane sighed. “The renovation company that just arrived isn’t very good. I’ve scheduled another one. You’ll just be bored waiting around.”
“Okay. Then… sorry for the trouble.”
“Trouble? My salary and shares are enough to make others envious.” Jane finished with a laugh, but then suddenly realized something and exclaimed, “Charlot. You weren’t planning to come later anyway, were you?”
I started the car and cleared my throat. “Let’s not talk about it. We’re still good friends.”
“My ass!” Jane pretended to be angry. “You’re clearly prioritizing your relationship over your friends. Of course I have to call you out on it.”
I laughed. “It’s just the honeymoon period. Cut me some slack?”
“Fine, fine!” Jane sighed dramatically. “I just felt like I’d digested lunch a bit, but now
I’m stuffed again. People who are single have it so hard!”
13
Chapter 471
+25 BONUS
She had broken up with Tom not long ago, and I had dragged her into starting the Charlotte Jewelry with me. In the first couple of years, when the company wasn’t fully on track and couldn’t afford to expand recklessly, she worked herself to the bone, barely having time or energy for a relationship.
This year, with the company booming and scaling up, she was able to relax a bit but still showed no signs of dating anyone.
I hesitated and tentatively asked, “In the past two years, have you met anyone you’ve had feelings for?”
“Why the sudden question?” She hesitated, then smiled. “You don’t think I’m still hung up on Tom, do you?”
Hearing her relax like this, I was relieved. “I did think that a bit.”
“You think I’m as foolish as you, who needs to be heartbroken multiple times to finally get over someone?” Jane asked teasingly. “Charlotte, we’re different. I was born without a heart. The moment I broke up with him, I moved on. So, that chapter has long been closed for me. I’m single now purely because I haven’t met someone as good as Frank.”
“I don’t believe you.”
I glanced at the traffic lights and added, “I don’t believe the first part.”
Jane chuckled. “Of course, you’re an exception.”
“Hey!” I laughed at her tease. “I won’t bother you with this. I’m driving.”
Knowing that she had really gotten over Tom, I felt at ease. After all, a married man wasn’t worth her emotional investment.
Zachary swore he wasn’t eavesdropping on purpose.
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