Standing Before Love (Myra and Sean) novel Chapter 371

“I would like to take a month off, and this is my application. Please pass it to Director Hart later.” Ivy took a glance at her application form with listless eyes, and a wry smile tinged the edges of her lips for a split second, but she recovered her composure again very quickly.

At first, Leo was surprised, but he understood it quickly and breathed a sigh of relief silently. With a curious look, he asked, “Where are you going?”

Taking a deep breath, she answered, “I’ll just go somewhere, anywhere, for a vacation.” As though something came into her mind, she smirked and added, “Looks like I’ll be missing Director Hart’s wedding, so you don’t have to send me the invitation.”

Seeing how she appeared to be defeated, Leo couldn’t help but feel a little sorry for her. Sighing softly, he asked, “Did you straighten out your thoughts?”

With a sarcastic chuckle, she said, “What else can I do besides coming around about it? Am I going to cling on to him?” Staring at her application form which she had placed on Leo’s desk, she smiled bitterly. “Director Hart won’t fall for me even if I cling on to him, and someone needs to retreat before I fall out completely with him and you. I have to admit that I’ve lost, and while it’s true that I lost to Myra, I can’t send them my blessings.”

“Ivy—”

“Don’t try to advise me. It’s not that I can’t get over it, but I’m just reluctant to let go.” At this point, her eyes had already turned red, and she spun around before heading toward the elevator. “I’ll see you in a month, Leo.”

Let’s meet up in a month, he thought, chuckling wryly in his heart as he watched her walk away. Hopefully by then, you’ll return to the Ivy you used to be.

…

After his meeting in the afternoon, Tony left the office with Myra, but they didn’t take the car and were taking a walk together instead.

The weather in autumn was cool, and there weren’t many pedestrians outside because it was working hours. Thus, it was comfortable to be walking on the streets.

“Are we going somewhere nearby?” Myra asked casually. “We’re not even taking the car.”

Holding her hand, he raised his brows and asked, “You don’t want to take a walk with me?”

“Don’t try to change the topic. I’m just curious,” she said, casting him a glare from the corners of her eyes.

He chuckled softly, his laugh charming and alluring. Since he was good-looking and stood out in a crowd, many people turned their heads at them as they walked along the streets, attracting looks of admiration and envy.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, they stopped in front of a retro-looking store. Many different types of expensive fresh flowers decorated the first floor of the store stylishly without overcrowding the place. The entire store was very retro, and it wasn’t so big. In fact, it wasn’t even obvious that this was a florist.

Situated in the heart of the city, the store was located on a street behind a high-end apartment. So there weren’t many people passing by, and they were mostly dignified people who did without turning to look in curiosity at the store.

When she reached the store with Tony, Myra instantly understood why he had brought her here. “You set up a store for me?” she asked, her eyes gleaming as she gazed at the fresh flowers.

“What do you think? Do you like it?” he asked in a whisper next to her ear.

His voice was deep, and his breath hot, tingling her as it sent blood rushing to her ears. Spinning around, she hugged him around the waist and exclaimed, “I like it very much!”

Chuckling softly, he placed his arms around her. “That’s great. I was worried that you’ll be bored staying in my office all the time, but you can come here if you do. There’s already a florist and security officer working here, so you can just stay on the second floor to do your stuff.”

Then, he led her into the store holding her waist, and sure enough, a florist was arranging some fresh flowers, and a security officer was sitting on a chair in a corner.

Seeing them, both the security officer and florist came over and greeted, “Hello, Director Hart.”

Composedly, Tony acknowledged them and pointed at Myra with his chin, saying, “She’s your boss from now onward, Miss Myra.”

“Hello, Miss Myra,” they greeted her.