My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna) novel Chapter 1006

"The Roberts Group project started today, so I had to visit Lancille Village. I've been quite busy all day. Did something happen?" Hugo saw me talking on the phone, so he silently handed over a lunch box.

I took the lunch box and nodded my thanks. "Nothing much, but Tina just called and asked if we were free to hang out sometime soon. She wants all of us to gather and maybe talk about that plan on opening a shop together."

"Well, okay, let them set the time and date and let me know. Also, why don't you send me the address when you get it and I'll meet you there." I had more work to do this, so I talked while I ate my lunch. In my rush to swallow, I nearly choked.

Hugo handed me a glass of water. I nodded with a smile and thanked him in a soft voice.

On the other end of the line, Naomi said, "Okay, I'll ask them to decide then!"

Recalling last night, I couldn't help but ask, "You were with Sebastian last night, right?"

"Uh uh!" her voice sounded hesitant on the phone, and then she whispered, "Well, I have something to do, so I have to go now. I'll send you the time

and location once it's set."

She immediately hung up after that. Pretty obvious that she was avoiding the topic.

I sighed slightly and hung up the phone. I looked at Hugo and said, "Thank you!"

He smiled and said, "In the past, a man was always responsible for projects here. Almost no women have been put in charge. Miss Reid, you have to be ready for the workload. It will be very tiring."

After eating a few mouthfuls of rice, I smiled and said, "Hmm, it's okay. I'll be fine. It's natural for people to feel a little tired after work."

He nodded and said with some emotion, "I see you are still young, almost my daughter's age!"

I laughed and said, "I'm already in my 30s. I don't think you're very old!"