Chapter 160 Protecting Her in the Dark
When Lazarus noticed the indecisive look on Elias' face, he said, "Sometimes, it's better to retreat in order to progress, and the results will be better. Think it over."
As the saying went, never hire someone you didn't trust, and trust the person you hire. So, Elias made his decision. "Okay, I'll leave it to you, but if things go south or there's no more hope between me and my lady, then it will be the death of you."
Lazarus laughed heartily. "You got it. Don't you worry because that's impossible. I can tell that the pretty lawyer is still in love with you. Unfortunately, you have hurt her so terribly that she doesn't dare to return to your side so easily, scared that you'll disappoint her again."
Elias had no words to say but thought that was very close to the truth. There were many times when he felt that Amanda wanted to give him a chance but was very hesitant and timid to place her trust in him again. Maybe she's scared that she'll be disappointed again, but what should I do so that she'll trust me completely? Nonetheless, he could only place his hope in Lazarus' hands now. He didn't want to give up his woman and children and he definitely had no intentions of giving away his chance of happiness to someone else.
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It was already 9.00PM and Amanda thought that it was about time to head home. So, she placed the wine glass aside and was just about to leave when she bumped into Simon and Lunabelle, who were also leaving. She smiled at them and wanted to walk past them, but Lunabelle suddenly said, "Are you leaving as well? Let's go together. You look a little tipsy."
"I'm fine. I can call a cab for myself and don't want to be a third wheel." She figured that she had already made herself very clear and she desperately hoped that they wouldn't insist on leaving together with her because it was very awkward for the three of them to be in the same room together.
Amanda glanced around the room and saw no signs of Elias anywhere. Has he left already? she wondered. Maybe. He's such a busy man, after all. Maybe he has other business meetings to attend.
They were by the elevators when Simon said, "Let's go together. I'm a little worried that you're leaving alone." He couldn't deny that he was concerned, especially when she was dressed so beautifully.
Although Lunabelle could feel her rising disgruntlement, she forced out a smile when she noticed Simon's genuine concern. "Yeah, let's go together. It's dangerous for a woman to be alone at night." Frankly, she didn't want anyone to disturb their private time at all, especially not Amanda.
As a woman herself, Amanda could read her mind like a book. So, this time she didn't bother to reject them nicely and decided to take a more straightforward approach. "Thanks, but no thanks. I really don't want to leave with you guys. Have I made myself clear? I'm sorry, but I really don't want to. So, it's best if we leave on a good note, yes?"
Ding Dong. The doors of two elevators slowly rolled open, and Amanda stepped into the one at the side to make it obvious that she didn't even want to share an elevator with them.
"Then, I'll see you two around. Goodbye." Then, she smiled, pressed the button, and the doors slowly slid to a close.
A stunned Simon stood there like a statue for a few seconds, and before he could say anything, the lift doors had already closed. He didn't even bother disguising his crestfallen look as he took the lift in front of him with Lunabelle.
Lunabelle naturally noticed the look on his face as she asked, "Are you okay? Are you mad because of what Amanda said?" In all honesty, Amanda's words were quite hurtful when she told them directly in their faces that she didn't want to leave with them. Furthermore, she even sounded a little haughty.
Simon simply squeezed out a smile. "I'm okay."
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