Chapter 437 Considerate or Manipulative
Her evasive action felt like a stab to Donahue’s heart. His hand holding the bowl froze in
mid–air.
The two were locked in a stalemate, and the ward was eerily silent.
After a while, Donahue lowered his hand and placed the bowl back on the bedside table.
He picked up the document and handed it to Doris.
“It’s okay. Just take a look at this first.”
Doris fixed her eyes on Donahue’s face. “What is this?”
“An employment contract from Multiple Star. Sign it, and I’ll support you all the way to the top.”
Although Doris became popular when she was Peaceral Jewelry’s model, because of Kade’s control, her status was still that of an unknown person outside the 18th line.
Donahue promised to help her with the best resources, which was like a pie falling from
the sky.
But Doris‘ expression did not fluctuate. She was indifferent to this big opportunity.
“Thank you, Mr. Smedley, for your kind invitation. Unfortunately, I am not worthy of
your expectations.”
Donahue frowned slightly. He had never met anyone who dared to reject him again and
again.
“You don’t have to be ashamed of yourself. Multiple Star’s star–making ability is first–class. Even if it is a rotten piece of wood, there is still a chance to rebuild it.‘
Doris didn’t respond. Her calm face was close to Donahue, but it gave him a sense of distance that was hard to get close to.
Donahue held his breath. “Are you worried that Kade won’t let you go?”
When that bullying coward was mentioned, Donahue’s eyes were covered with a layer of
sternness.
“If Multiple Star wants anyone, Skyline can’t do anything. You can quit at any time.”
Doris twitched the corner of her mouth with a half–smile and repeated Donahue’s
words in a murmur.
“Really? No one can stop you from getting the person you want.”
Donahue took out a pen from his pocket and put it in Doris‘ hand.
“I’ve asked my lawyer to check all the details. You can rest assured and sign it.”
Unexpectedly, Doris loosened her grip, and the pen fell to the ground with a snap.
Donahue looked at her puzzled.
Doris said weakly but firmly, “What if I want to stay in Skyline?”
Donahue’s eyes were like cold stars, and his lips were tightly pressed into a straight
line.
“Are you so reluctant to part with Kade? Do you know that he drugged Jill and you last
night?”
“I do.”
Donahue’s temples throbbed. “He dragged you out to drink with him time and time
again, passing you around like a plaything. Do you still want to give him everything?”
“I have no background, and I’m not good at flattering. In this industry, what other way out is there for someone like me other than being a plaything?”
A gloomy sense of self–destructiveness emanated from her, agitating Donahue’s heart.
“Do you want to spend the rest of your life by that bastard’s side, being his puppet?”
Doris raised her head. Her amber pupils were bloodshot, and the way she looked at
Donahue was the same as the way she looked at Kade.
“Why can’t I talk like this? Do you know me well? I don’t think I’m so close to you that
you can intervene in my life.”
Her words inexplicably agitated Donahue. “I shouldn’t intervene? Then who do you
want to intervene? Kade?
“Do you think he’ll protect you when you’re down and out?”
Doris smiled wryly, but there was no trace of sadness on her face. “It doesn’t matter. I
don’t care.”
To Kade or Donahue, she was just a plaything.
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