After the Fall A Leap into a Stranger's Arms novel Chapter 211

Catherine was buried deep in her work these days, totally focused on the Project Apex Initiative and getting ready for the upcoming Resonance AI lawsuit. Telling her anything now would only pile on more stress, maybe even throw off his own plans and drag her into trouble she didn’t need.

Sometimes, love feels even more precious when it’s free of expectations or hidden motives. Isn’t a simple, genuine love like this its own kind of luck?

He smiled, reaching over to gently pinch her cheek. “You adorable fool.”

He pulled her back into his arms, his chin brushing softly against her hair. “Alright, you stick to your research, I’ll help your dad with the company. Once I make it through his tests, we’ll throw ourselves a real wedding.”

Catherine nestled closer, her heart full and happy, like she was holding the whole world. “Okay.”

Making sure she didn’t go hungry, Lawrence suggested they head out for dinner. Catherine had driven over, so Lawrence took the wheel and chauffeured her downtown to an upscale rooftop restaurant.

This place was famous for being both luxurious and romantic. The price tag was just as legendary.

With her arm tucked through his, Catherine rode the elevator up to the top floor. As soon as they stepped out, another elevator opened right beside them.

Waldo and Shirley walked out.

Catherine’s mood crashed instantly. Of all the people they could run into.

Shirley immediately noticed them and her eyes sparkled. She clearly hadn’t expected to stumble into such entertainment.

She slipped her arm through Waldo’s, who was lost in his own thoughts. “Waldo, look who just showed up.”

Any trace of Catherine’s good mood vanished. She tightened her hold on Lawrence, already thinking maybe they should just eat somewhere else.

Waldo turned and spotted them, his expression darkening. His stare at Lawrence was sharp, almost dangerous.

“Move,” Catherine said coolly, barely sparing him a glance. “There’s nothing to talk about.”

“Catherine, think about your dad’s company. Waldo’s giving you a chance,” Shirley piped up, always ready to stir up drama.

If Catherine ditched Lawrence to talk to Waldo, things would get interesting real fast.

Catherine clung tighter to Lawrence, shooting Shirley a glare before turning to Waldo. “Waldo, where do you get the nerve? My dad helped you rise up. When your uncles tried to push you out, didn’t my dad support you? Now that you’ve got power, you turn around and try to crush his company, and you act like it’s something to brag about?”

Waldo’s fists clenched at his sides, but his voice came out softer. “Catherine, I’m not asking you to beg. If you say the word, I’ll call everything off.”

He looked at her, a hint of hope in his eyes. “I won’t just spare The Blair Group. I can help your dad’s company go even further. You know I can make that happen. All you have to do is say yes.”