Chapter 49
Late at night.
In the James Manor.
Hackett tossed and turned on the big bed, unable to fall asleep. His mind was filled with images of making love with Valera tonight as well as her last words.
Valeria said that she hated Hackett.
It was normal for Valeria to hate Hackett.
Hackett had treated Valeria like that four years ago. How could she not hate him?
And because of Hackett’s cold–blooded heartlessness, he had caused the death of their biological child.
However, after this night, it seemed that Hackett was even more certain that he did not love Cheryl. Even after so many years, he had not developed any feelings for Cheryl. Even if he did, it was only brotherhood
Tomorrow, Hackett would end his relationship with Cheryl and explain everything clearly.
That night, the man did not sleep.
At dawn, Hackett went straight to the company. When the staff arrived at the company, everyone was stunned because Hacken had never been to work so early.
Hackett sat on the sofa in the reception area of the office. After hesitating for a long time, he made a call and said, “Push off all of Cheryl’s schedule for today. Leave all her time for me.”
“Well… okay, I’ll get right on it.”
Although it was not good to postpone the job at the last minute, Hackett had a lot of power, and the staff had to listen to
him.
On the other side, Cheryl had just sent the hair to the genetic testing agency and was preparing to return to the company te start today’s work.
Unexpectedly, Cheryl’s manager called.
Cheryl picked up the phone. “Jeanne, what’s the matter? Is there a change in my schedule today?”
There’s indeed a change in your schedules, but Mr. James personally instructed it. He took up all your time today, so you should accompany him today”
Cheryl frowned and looked puzzled. “He canceled all my schedules for today?”
“That’s right. Hurry up and find your rich boyfriend. We can’t afford to offend him.” With that, Jeanne hung up.
rong with Hackett? His actions
s were a little abnormal. Usually, Hackett would never
Cheryl was full of doubts. What was wrong interfere with her work.
However, when Cheryl thought of the phone call last night, her hatred grew continuously. She clenched her fingers tightly. and her nails dug into her palms, but she did not feel any pain.
Could it be that Hackett knew that he had done something wrong last night, so he wanted to make it up to Cheryl today!
Thinking of this possibility, Cheryl could not help but smile.
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Hence, Cheryl asked the driver to send her to the James Group.
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However, when Cheryl arrived at the James Group and entered Hackett’s office, she did not see him. The secretary said th Hackett had gone to a meeting.
Then, Cheryl waited in the office for an entire day until six in the afternoon before Hackett returned.
Cheryl was already immersed in discontent, but she did not fly into a rage. When she saw the man enter, she smiled and asked. “Hackett, you canceled all my schedules today just to make me wait for you in the office?”
“Sorry. There are too many meetings today.”
Hackett walked over and sat on the sofa in the reception area. He said in a low voice, Accompany me to a banquet tonight.”
A banquet?
Was Hackett going to publicize their relationship?
Cheryl’s heart was filled with joy. Hackett was finally going to announce it?
“But I didn’t prepare a gown. I can’t go in this, can I?”
I got someone to prepare it for you.” Hackett picked up his phone and dialed his secretary’s number. “Send the gown in Cheryl was a little surprised. This was the first time Hackett had taken the initiative to help her prepare a gown.
After a while, the secretary walked in with a gift box. “Ms. Yeats, this is the gown Mr. James chose for you. Let me help you, put it on.”
“Okay.”
Cheryl stood up and walked toward the suite behind the office.
The man sat alone on the sofa. His handsome face was gloomy, and he seemed to be deep in thought.
An hour later, at the banquet.
Cheryl changed into the gown that Hackett had prepared for her in advance. She held his arm and entered the banquet hall, attracting countless gazes.
The corners of Cheryl’s lips curled up into a smug smile. This feeling that only she could stand beside Hackett was really good. It satisfied all of Cheryl’s vanity.
Standing beside Hackett meant that Cheryl could get everything she wanted. It was what countless women dreamed of.
“Hackett, why did you ask me to accompany you to the banquet tonight? Do you have something to announce?” Cheryl could not help but ask.
Cheryl wanted Hackett to admit that he was going to announce their relationship tonight
Cheryl also really liked this gown, which was a high–end custom design by a famous designer,
Hackeit glanced at Cheryl. “I have something to announce later. Be mentally prepared.”
Being mentally prepared?
At this moment, Cheryl’s heart was in her throat Was Hackett really going to announce their relationship? Moreover, it was on such an occasion!
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Tonight was a charity banquet, and it was even a live broadcast. Countless people on the Internet were watching, and there were many media reporters present.
As expected, a group of reporters surrounded them at the entrance, wanting to interview them.
“Mr. James! You’ve been embroiled in scandals with Miss Yeats. Are you going to announce your relationship today?”
“Mr. James, so are you really in a relationship with Miss Yeats? How long have you been in a relationship? Do you have any plans to get married?”
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