The Ex-Wife's Secret (Jonathan and Teresa) novel Chapter 1053

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Chapter 1053

With the company finally on the upswing, Teresa was determined not to drop the ball now. The end of the year was just around the corner. She aimed for a robust quarterly report and healthy cash reserves to ensure everyone received a generous bonus.

Today, Teresa was meeting Carl Hussain, a potential client who’d initiated contact. As the general manager of Hussain Design, he was a man in his late thirties. He wielded considerable influence in Nareigh’s business circles and had previously dined with Eason.

They met at an upscale restaurant. Its elegant décor and cozy central heating created an inviting ambiance. After sitting down, Teresa removed her coat, revealing a white turtleneck sweater beneath.

“Mr. Hussain, I’m delighted the Teresouth Group has caught your interest,” Teresa said cordially, sliding documents across the table. “Here are our new products for this quarter.”

Carl merely shook his head, his gaze locked on Teresa. It roved over her face before lingering–with an intrusive appreciation–on the curves her sweater accentuated.

“Ms. Johnston, spare me the sales pitch,” Carl said, his tone heavy with implication. “Frankly, your company holds no interest for me whatsoever.” His eyes gleamed with undisguised lechery, as if mentally undressing

her.

Teresa frowned, perplexed. ‘If not the company, then what?‘ she wondered.

Carl leaned in, lowering his voice to a suggestive murmur. “What I’m interested in is you.”

Disgust washed over Teresa. ‘What the hell does he mean by that?‘ she thought.

Carl adjusted his glasses, a predatory smirk playing on his lips. “Frankly, you are my sole interest. I can’t fathom how Jonathan could discard someone like you. He has probably found himself a new plaything.

“But if he was foolish enough to discard you,” Carl said, his voice dropping, “I’d be delighted to take you off his hands and show you the appreciation you deserve.” As he spoke, he boldly let his hand linger on the back of hers.

Teresa snatched her hand back instantly. “Mr. Hussain, maintain professionalism,” she stated. “My purpose here is strictly business.”

“Professionalism?” Carl scoffed, his gaze turning openly lascivious. “Ms. Johnston,” he leaned in uncomfortably close, “Spend one night with me. Forget this single deal. I’ll guarantee you any contract you want. What do you say?”

Teresa’s expression darkened as she locked eyes with Carl, her gaze sharp and unwavering.

Her beauty, radiant even in anger, held Carl transfixed. “So, Ms. Johnston,” he pressed, “seems like a pretty sweet deal, doesn’t it?”

Teresa raised an eyebrow, her voice thick with sarcasm. “Mr. Hussain, you don’t object to me being previously

married?”

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“Why would I care?” Carl leaned back, waving a dismissive hand. “Throughout Nareigh, who wouldn’t crave a taste of Jonathan’s woman?”

It was the final insult. Teresa shot to her feet.

Carl, misreading her movement, assumed she was heading for the restroom. But in the next instant, Teresa snatched the coffee cup from the table and flung its contents directly into Carl’s face. Scalding liquid splattered across his face and soaked into his shirt.

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