Duncan would like Liberty because he had been with her for a long time, was gradually attracted to her, and gradually fell in love with her.
He was not suitable for falling in love at first sight; he was only suitable for lasting love.
Ainsley believed she was superior to Liberty and believed she could persuade Duncan to choose her over Liberty if given the opportunity.
By the time the two of them had settled the business matters, it was time for dinner.
Ainsley took the initiative to invite Duncan to have dinner together.
Duncan declined Ainsley’s invitation. He said, “I have difficulty moving now. Unless I have dinner with my friends, I have to go to the company cafeteria.”
“Well, Mr. Lewis, when you recover, I will treat you to dinner.” Ainsley couldn’t force herself, fearing that being too deliberate would arouse Duncan’s resentment. She was also worried that Duncan would see through her thoughts and immediately draw a clear line with her, which would be more gain than loss.
Duncan rarely interacted with unmarried young women.
Even if there are women among the bosses who cooperate with Lewis & Co., the youngest are middle-aged like her, and most of them are at the level of grandmothers.
If she hadn’t supported her husband’s family and had a son, Duncan might not have personally been responsible for cooperating with her company.
In Duncan’s eyes, Ainsley was the daughter-in-law of her husband’s family and a married woman. Even if her husband dies, as long as she does not remarry or leave her husband’s family, in the eyes of outsiders, she is still the daughter-in-law of her husband’s family, a separate individual.
It was difficult for Duncan to have any thoughts about her.
“Ms. Girard, I’ll ask the secretary to send you off.” Duncan didn’t get up to see Ainsley off. He had difficulty moving. No matter who comes, he rarely stands up. Everyone can understand him.
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