The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 432

Johnny's blood pressure skyrocketed out of frustration.

Just listen to what Cayden is saying! Apparently, he has a backup collaboration partner! However, upon remembering the wide connections that Cayden had, Johnny was a little hesitant.

If this collaboration does not work out, Cayden might actually choose to work with other companies. Plus, the few companies that he listed are more powerful than the last.

In the end, Johnny waved his hand weakly as he suppressed the dull ache in his heart. “Mr. Moore, allow me to discuss with the board of directors of our company before I make a decision.”

“Go ahead, Mr. Lawson. Feel free to use the conference room,” Cayden offered as he put out his cigarette.

The negotiation came to a temporary halt.

All the representatives of Vivi Group headed for the conference room next door in an orderly manner, while Avery and her colleagues returned to the design department.

Avery had wanted to spend some time alone with Cayden. After the intense business negotiation that they had just had, Cayden must have felt exhausted. She wanted to give him an encouraging hug.

However, they were at the office. Since they had not publicized their relationship, she did not find it appropriate to go to him for no reason.

Just when Avery reached her desk, she received a call from Cayden through the internal landline asking her to go to his office.

Under the teasing gazes of Cecelia and Nina as well as a jealous look from Yulissa, Avery headed over to Cayden's office.

The hallways were covered by thick, soft carpets with intricate patterns. The design of the carpets was simple yet tasteful. Walking on the carpets felt like walking on fluffy cotton balls. It was beyond cozy.

As Avery stepped on the carpet, she felt a warmth radiating from her heart.

Ever since she got pregnant, Cayden was worried that she might hurt herself. He had intentionally hired people to lay the carpets in the hallways, showing her how thoughtful he was.

A handsome face appeared in front of her the moment Avery knocked on the office door. Before she could react, she was already wrapped in his arms.

She felt a wet and warm sensation on her lips. Cayden had planted a firm kiss on the lips.

Cayden's passionate kiss made it difficult for Avery to breathe.

She could only push his chest away forcefully with her small hands. “Mm... C-Cayden! I c-can't... breathe...”

Only then did Cayden release his grip on her and caress her shoulders with his strong pair of hands.

A hint of tobacco was mixed with his signature scent, yet it did not repulse Avery. Instead, she felt her heart squeeze slightly in pain.

Avery knew Cayden was a heavy smoker. Because of the extreme stress of work, he would usually depend on smoking to relieve his stress. Yet, now that she was pregnant, he could only try to control himself and stop smoking in front of her.

If he really needed a drag, he would smoke outside before going back.

That was something Avery truly appreciated.

Indeed, she was more sensitive to the smell of smoke during pregnancy, but sometimes, when she saw how much he was struggling not to smoke, she wanted to tell him it was okay if he did. Nonetheless, Cayden's self-control was commendable. He would rather endure the discomfort of the withdrawal effects than smoke in front of Avery.

Avery lay her head on Cayden's chest. She could still hear his strong heartbeat through his white shirt and suit.

Touching the slight stubble on his chin, she asked softly, “Why did you change your mind halfway through signing the agreement? I know you really want to work with Vivi Group. You've sacrificed so many days of sleep for this collaboration plan. The profit that Mr. Lawson offered was well within your acceptable range, so why did you hesitate?”

A slight stubble had grown on Cayden's usual clean-shaven chin. It pained Avery to feel the stubble as she moved her fingers gently across his chin.

He had worked late into many nights for the collaboration. For someone who took cleanliness seriously, he did not even have time to shave his beard.

Avery knew that the main reason Cayden did not want to sign the agreement was not that he thought the profit was a bit low.

Cayden kissed the delicate woman in front of him softly and did not answer her. All he wanted to do was to embrace her.

With her in his arms, he could forget all of his exhaustion.

Pregnant Avery might look as slim as before, but her cheeks were starting to look chubbier. If one were to hug her, one could tell that she had gotten a little rounder.

“It's not my fault he scolded you in front of so many people. You're my woman. No one can speak negatively about you.” Despite his domineering statement, Cayden's eyes were filled with tenderness.

“T-This is the reason you suddenly changed your mind about signing the agreement?” Avery tightened her grip around his sleeves, dumbfounded.

If that's the reason, Mr. Lawson will probably cry in frustration if he ever finds out.

Avery thought it was inappropriate. She could not agree with Cayden's actions. How could he refuse to sign a contract that was worth hundreds of billions for such a selfish reason? Not to mention that it was because of me.

Although she was moved by his statement, Avery was overwhelmed with guilt.

She advised Cayden, “Don't do this. I was the one who made a mistake. It was only natural for Mr. Lawson to reprimand me. Cayden, if we're not a couple, and I'm just your employee, you would have scolded me too for making such a stupid mistake. It's normal. Don't call off the agreement just because of me. Otherwise, I would feel guilty for the rest of my life. Also—”

Cayden instantly cut her off with a kiss.

Despite the passionate kiss, Cayden's eyes reflected the clarity of his mind. His ambition filled his gaze.

In Avery's eyes, Cayden was always a distinguished and caring gentleman. However, one could not deny that he was also extremely ambitious. His ambition was not satisfied with a mere collaboration with Vivi Group. There was a hidden agenda. No one knew that his true goal was to overpower Vivi Group and make it a part of Trident Group!

Meanwhile, Wisteria made her way to Cayden's office in her high heels.

She looked around her surroundings in mild surprise. The hallways were suddenly covered with thick, soft carpets.

Not a single sound could be heard as she walked through the hallway in high heels.

The surprise quickly faded. When she arrived at Cayden's office, she noticed that the door was slightly ajar. Just as she was about to knock, the scene that played before her eyes made her cover her mouth tightly in shock.

The man that she was secretly in love with for the past ten years was kissing and embracing a petite woman with a gentleness that she had never seen in him.

The woman was a head shorter than Cayden and had her back to Wisteria, so Wisteria could not see the face of the woman Cayden was kissing.

However, Wisteria got a peep at the woman's outfit and side profile. It only took her a mere glance to figure out the woman was Avery.

Yulissa had reported to Wisteria multiple times that Cayden was smitten with a woman named Avery. Even so, a hint of doubt had always lingered in Wisteria's heart.

In fact, even when Yulissa had sent her photos of them being intimate, Wisteria would convince herself that Cayden was just playing around and that someone as outstanding as him would never like someone as average as Avery.

Yet at that moment, as she stood by the door, Wisteria witnessed with her own eyes the passionate and flaming kiss between the couple. They were so deep into the kiss that they looked as though they were unwilling to separate. The heartache and burning jealousy washed over Wisteria like a flood.