Love Together, Be With You Never novel Chapter 88

"It's literal. Men tend to cherish things they spend a lot of effort to get instead of those that come their way. I believe you understand what I mean. Besides, you have passed your wayward years. Since you want to start a family, you should figure out everything about your future husband, especially the women in his life!"

Emmalee stood up in anger and roared, "Rachael, are you messing with me? You set me up with a man who has a girlfriend?"

She attracted a lot of attention. I calmly pulled her, and she was reluctant to sit down. Gazing at her, I explained patiently, "Emmalee, let me be clear with you. Nowadays, people get divorced a lot, and mistresses have a shot to win. Besides, Kaleb isn't married. Does it matter if he has a girlfriend? The important thing is who walks down the aisle with him. Give me a break. You are not exactly Virgin Mary, right?"

She did not refute but glanced at me. After a while, she warned me, "Rachael, don't play tricks on me. Otherwise, you will see what I am capable of!"

I smiled noncommittally.

"Then what should we do next?" she asked.

I shook my head. "Don't make sudden moves. Hit on him the way you always do. He has already taken the bait. Once you check the bitches out, you can have them...." I stopped talking with a grin. I knew she understood.

Just then, Everly called me. I picked it up and heard her icy voice. "Rachael, do you know what time it is? Do you think Universal Group is your home? How dare you go rogue? Don't say you have signed the contract. I give you ten minutes to show your ass. Otherwise, there are consequences!" She hung up before I could reply. I put away my phone expressionlessly.

I wrapped things up with Emmalee and left the coffee bar.

The minute I entered the gate of the company, Everly bawled me out, "Rachael, you're going too far. Look at the time. It's already ten o'clock. Why don't you come back after lunch? Tell me. What are you trying to pull this time?"

My colleagues were all gloating with their heads low, dying to see how I made a fool of myself.

I looked around and slowly said, "The contract has been signed. Of course, I don't need to do it again!"

Everly got something on me and grilled me, "Since that is the case, why are you an hour late today? Did you have trouble getting up because of all the fun you had last night?"

I looked up at her and smiled, "Yes, I did have a ton of fun. I was surprised by how long it took to have a meal with Kieran. But that is not why I am late. The truth is I met Mr. Redford of Marlon Group and discussed the details of the project on the way here." As I spoke, I approached her. "I am flattered and taken aback you care about me so much. I'm truly sorry you got worried!"

I paused before adding, "If you don't believe me, please call Mr. Redford. I don't want there to be any wrong impression, especially between us. We will put Kieran in a tight spot that way. It's the last thing I want!"

Her face turned gloomy. "Rachael, you can't survive here with your glib tongue. I suggest you keep it down a notch. Or you will find yourself in the center of the storm!"

I just kept smiling.

She left for her office, and I returned to my seat. Then I realized Yanis had moved her desk beside mine.