Chapter 411 Seat Taken
“After lunch, drive your car away. And don’t show up downstairs again.”
The corners of Donahueiel’s mouth flattened. “Did I bother you?”
Janet snapped back at him. “What do you think?”
“You made it clear that you would never come back to me. You even promised to use the
racing club’s contract as compensation for the injury. We’re even now.
“And now you’re downstairs guarding me again. What’s your game?”
Janet’s voice was higher than usual, clearly indicating her bad mood.
Donahueiel’s eyes were as thick as an impenetrable black mist. His deep voice reached
Janet’s ears, accompanied by the sound of a car horn outside – a jarring contrast.
“Don’t get me wrong. I don’t want to start over with you.”
Donahueiel looked up at the towering building, his gaze settling on a particular window. The gentle sunlight refracted off his pupils, casting a radiant amber glow like
underwater treasure.
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“Can I ask you something? Will you give me another chance – a chance to court you again?”
Janet was taken aback by his words. Her heart felt like it was crawling with ants – numb
and itchy all at once.
Before making the call, Janet had imagined countless possibilities.
Donahueiel might use their business partnership as an excuse to talk to her, or he might try to coerce her into having dinner with him by mentioning her own financial troubles
or those of the company.
No matter what he said, she had prepared a countermeasure. But she never expected him to act this way.
He was so direct.
Her heart skipped a beat, and she subconsciously tightened her grip on the pen in her
hand, causing a sharp pain in her palm.
“I don’t have time for your games.”
she said dismissively before hurriedly hanging up the phone.
Her response was ambiguous – not a clear rejection. In Donahueiel’s eyes, she had
already taken a step towards him.
His lips curved into a slight smile as he searched for nearby restaurants on his phone. He selected one with a pleasant atmosphere and shared the address with Janet.
But then, a red exclamation mark appeared on the screen and dazzled him.
When had she blocked him?
With no other choice, Donahueiel sent the address to Alfred instead.
As Alfred applied an ice pack to his swollen head, he resentfully forwarded the address
to Marco and asked him to pass it along.
Knowing that Janet preferred lighter flavors, Donahueiel chose a vegetarian restaurant
near Green Building as their meeting place.
After his injury, Janet had strictly forbidden Donahueiel from overworking himself.
It wasn’t out of concern for his well–being. She simply didn’t want him to use his health
as an excuse to call her to the hospital time and time again.
Donahueiel wasn’t injured badly. He may have appeared weak in front of Janet, but he
never let his work suffer.
Arriving at the restaurant half an hour early, Donahueiel took a seat at the reserved
table.
“Sir, would you like to order now?”
Donahueiel opened his laptop and began typing with his long fingers.
“Not yet. Just bring me a glass of warm water.”
The waiter brought Donahueiel his water and quietly retreated.
Donahueiel diligently examined the project flowchart, sent emails to his team, and delegated tasks.
Suddenly, a potent fragrance wafted through the air as someone took a seat across from
him.
Donahueiel lifted his head, his lips curling into a thin smile, only to be met with an unfamiliar face.
The woman opposite him wore striking makeup, and the overpowering scent of her
perfume caused him to furrow his brow.
want to lose your job?”
Few people were unfamiliar with Donahueiel’s name. His face alone, having graced the financial news, was enough to captivate countless admirers.
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