Everything was a deal until divorce novel Chapter 287

Chapter 287 Thankless Job

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“Arden, I’ve been seriously injured. My taste buds have changed,” Dorian said, “and I only want your cooking now. Why else do you think I made you my assistant?”

Arden took a deep breath. “Mr. Vale, this is way out of line. What kind of personal assistant needs to live in your house? Are you expecting me to be on call 24/7 with no personal life at all?”

“You can ask Lucien,” Dorian replied. “A personal assistant is supposed to be available around the clock.”

Arden muttered, “What kind of psychopath would sign up for that?”

“There’s no shortage of candidates,” Dorian said casually. “That’s what happens when you offer a great salary.”

He stood up. “Let’s go. Don’t get any ideas. You’re still on the clock.”

Arden, speechless. Right then, Dorian’s phone rang. He glanced at the screen and picked up.

Eugenia’s voice burst out, full of worry. “Dorian!”

“Grandma.”

“I heard from Celine you were badly hurt. How come you didn’t come home? Are you back in Avalen yet?”

Dorian’s eyes stayed on Arden as he replied, “Didn’t want you to worry.”

“You child! I heard they issued a critical warning! Celine said Arden was the one who stayed with you through the night. That’s why you pulled through?”

“Yeah.”

Eugenia sounded instantly lighter. “You’re bringing Arden home for dinner tomorrow. Your mother and I want to thank her properly.”

Dorian glanced at Arden, who was standing there, shoulders drooped, looking like she’d rather disappear. “Okay. She’s right here. You talk to her. I doubt she’ll come just because I ask.”

Eugenia sounded thrilled, “Oh my, Arden’s there? You didn’t say! Hand her the phone, quick. After your divorce I’ve been too embarrassed to call her.”

Dorian called out, “Arden, it’s Grandma. She wants to talk to you.”

“Grandma?”

“Yeah.”

Arden walked over and took the phone, instantly flashing a sweet smile. “Hi, Grandma.”

Dorian stared at her for a long beat.

Huh.

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One minute she was stone–faced with him, the next she’s all dimples and warmth for Grandma.

“Arden, sweetheart,” Eugenia chirped, “come to dinner tomorrow with Dorian. I’ll have them make all your favorites.”

“Oh no, Grandma, I might have to work late. It’s a busy week.”

Dorian cut in, “She won’t be busy. She’s my assistant now. I won’t let her work overtime tomorrow.”

Arden shot him a glare. She reached out to smack his mouth shut.

Dorian didn’t move. Her soft fingertips landed right on his lips.

He didn’t dodge. Arden froze, then yanked her hand back like she’d touched a hot stove.

Dorian raised an eyebrow, brushing his lips with a grin. Suggestive.

Eugenia asked, “Wait, Arden, you’re working for Dorian now? As his assistant? That’s great–light work, decent pay. Hand him back the phone. I need to tell him a few things.”

Dorian took the phone again, eyes still on Arden, one finger casually resting against his lip. “Grandma.”

“You better not give Arden too much to do.”

“Okay.”

“And don’t overwork her.”

“Okay.”

“And don’t let anyone mess with her.”

“Okay.”

“Pay her well.”

“Got it.”

“And don’t you dare treat her coldly.”

“Fine.”

!

Eugenia paused. “You’re agreeing way too fast. Normally you hate it when I mention Arden. What are you up to? I’m warning you–this marriage was my idea, not hers. You don’t get to take it out on her.”

“Understood.”

“Make sure you bring her tomorrow. She saved your life. Show some respect.”

“I’ll bring her. On time. Happy now?”

“That’s more like it. And it’s after work hours–don’t you dare keep her working late. She’s a young woman.

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It’s not safe for her to go home too late.”

“I won’t. I’ll let her leave. Okay?”

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Only then did Eugenia hang up. Dorian slipped the phone back into his pocket and looked at Arden. “Let’s go.”

Arden was scrolling on her phone.

When she heard him, she quickly said, “Mr. Vale, I’m not going to Silverbay Villa tonight. Caleb’s picking me up. He’s downstairs.”

“Caleb?”

Arden nodded. “Yes, he’s taking me back to my parents‘ house.”

He was her hero right now. Dorian noticed the brightness in her eyes. “Go on then.”

Arden turned and bolted.

At the elevator, it was rush hour, and the wait was long. Lucien scanned his card and opened the executive elevator.

Dorian glanced over. Arden was standing at the employee elevator, eyes glued to the floor numbers.

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