From Discarded Wife to Queen (Tyrone) novel Chapter 373

Chapter 373 The Burden of Care

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Iris’s makeup was neat. She kept a polite, professional smile at all times. Other than a luxury watch on her wrist, there wasn’t a single piece of extra jewelry on her.

Tyrone walked up to her at once. “Ms. Horton, welcome back.”

Iris smiled politely. “Thank you, Mr. Winter. I appreciate your trust.”

Tyrone turned to Raine. “From now on, Iris and Noel will be your two assistants. They each have their own strengths and will work with you as a team.”

Raine’s smile faded; her face turned serious. “Tyrone, are you planning to resign?”

Tyrone said calmly, “Once your promotion to deputy executive vice president takes effect, I’ll be taking some time off.”

Raine didn’t think much of it.

His health had been getting worse lately; he did need a break.

Half an hour later, Raine and Iris walked out of Tyrone’s office together.

Raine couldn’t help and asked softly, “Ms. Horton, did Tyrone tell you how long he plans to rest?”

Iris replied politely, “Ms. Winter, you can just call me Iris.”

She glanced around at the nearby coworkers and, using the excuse of wanting to see Raine’s office, slipped away from the curious stares.

Inside Raine’s office, Iris took a look around and frowned.

“Ms. Winter, does anyone help you to clean your office?”

Raine flushed. “I don’t like people touching my things. I’ll clean it myself later.”

Iris adjusted her expression and said, “To be honest, Mr. Winter came to my house three times to ask me to come back.”

Raine froze, her expression changing several times.

Iris went on, “I don’t know his reasons, but I agreed. I’ve signed a five–year contract with Winter Group to be your assistant.”

After Iris left, Raine sat alone for a long time.

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Why did Tyrone personally go to Iris’s home to bring her back? Why a five–year contract?

Could it be… he’s for the worst because of his illness?

The thought made her uneasy.

She quickly threw herself into work, not wanting her thoughts to spiral.

Around noon, Brad showed up with lunch.

When he entered the office, Raine had fallen asleep at her desk.

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Tyrone gave him a sideways look. “If you care so much, why don’t you help her?”

Brad chuckled. “You want the heir of Keller Group to work for you? Are you delusional?”

Tyrone said calmly, “With your brother around, there’s no room for you to show your talent. Join my company; I’ll give you a real challenge.”

Brad rolled his eyes, then grew serious. “Raine’s twenty–four. You’ve got her buried in work with zero time for a love life. What happens if she ends up alone for life?”

Tyrone was standing by the floor–to–ceiling window, looking down at the skyline. His tone was cool but sharp when he said, “If you’re too useless to marry her, then stay out of the way.”

Tyrone’s words hit Brad right where it hurt. Brad fired back instantly, “Yeah, you got married- but couldn’t even keep her.”

Tyrone’s jaw tightened. Brad pressed on, unable to stop himself. “If you’re so capable, then stop throwing up blood, stop hurting, stop crying. Go on–make Aella forgive you.”

The change on Tyrone’s face was instant and obvious. Brad quickly held back, realizing he’d gone too far. “Hey–hey, man, I was just kidding. Don’t take it to heart.”

God, what a mess!

I really need to start watching what I say.

One more wrong word and this guy would drop dead in front of me.

Brad sighed, trying to smooth things over. “Look, the holiday season is coming up. Family being happy and healthy–that’s all that really matters.”

Tyrone didn’t say a word. He just nodded, a strange mix of emotions crossing his face.