Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen 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.

Brad quietly set the food down. He lifted her into his arms and laid her on the couch.

The movement woke her up.

Seeing Brad, Raine leaned against him with her eyes still half–closed. “Brad, let me sleep for a few minutes. Don’t go yet.”

Brad pulled her gently into his arms, heart aching. “Tyrone’s unbelievable,” he muttered. “Look what he’s done to you–working you to exhaustion like this.”

Brad muttered a few complaints, then looked down and saw Raine fast asleep in his arms.

The way he looked at her–there was nothing but tenderness. He glanced at the office door to make sure no one was watching, then bent down and kissed her lightly on the forehead.

“My little girl’s all grown up,” he said softly, voice full of mock jealousy. “Still clueless and got a lot to learn though.”

He gently laid her down on the couch, slipped off her heels, and covered her with his jacket.

Then he rolled up his sleeves and started cleaning the office, which looked like a tornado had hit it.

After tidying up, he saw Raine was still asleep. He quietly silenced her phone, then went to see Tyrone.

Tyrone was standing by the floor–to–ceiling window, lost in thought.

Tall, sharp, and polished in a white dress shirt and black slacks, the armband on his sleeve gave him that cold executive look. But even from behind, there was something weary and lonely

about him.

Brad walked over and took the ashtray from his hand. “Seriously, is Winter Group that short on talent? You’ve got this poor girl working herself into an early grave just to prove a point?”

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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.

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